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Our Team
Trevor "Hoover" Smith
(Founder / Creator)
Trevor Smith, an accomplished US Air Force Academy alum, seamlessly transitioned from a 20- year tenure as a Lieutenant Colonel and F-15E Fighter Pilot to a dynamic career as a business owner, airline pilot, and YouTube content creator. His military service, highlighted by leading combat missions in Iraq and Syria and a significant exchange with the United States Marine Corps flying the F/A-18D, culminated as Wing Chief of Safety at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. There, he oversaw safety for over 100 F-15E aircraft and the welfare of 6,000+ personnel. Trevor now channels his extensive expertise into a popular aviation YouTube channel, applying the key facets of the fighter pilot debrief process to analyze aviation tragedies and share lessons with aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Brandon "Manson" Williams
(Business Development)
Brandon Williams, a distinguished US Air Force Academy alumnus, is a leadership speaker, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor. His decorated service as a Lieutenant Colonel and F-15E Fighter Pilot involved leading diverse teams and executing numerous combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, mastering the challenges of high-stakes environments.
In the past decade, Brandon has evolved into a leading keynote speaker on leadership, leveraging his extensive military and academic background in Human Factors to prepare leaders for navigating uncertainty and change. His global speaking engagements share cockpit- tested strategies for driving organizational transformation, enhancing decision-making, and fostering high-performing teams in disruptive times. Brandon's impactful presentations blend compelling stories, actionable insights, and customized workshops to catalyze growth and team resilience.
Our Team
Trevor "Hoover" Smith
(Founder / Creator)
Trevor Smith, an accomplished US Air Force Academy alum, seamlessly transitioned from a 20- year tenure as a Lieutenant Colonel and F-15E Fighter Pilot to a dynamic career as a business owner, airline pilot, and YouTube content creator. His military service, highlighted by leading combat missions in Iraq and Syria and a significant exchange with the United States Marine Corps flying the F/A-18D, culminated as Wing Chief of Safety at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. There, he oversaw safety for over 100 F-15E aircraft and the welfare of 6,000+ personnel. Trevor now channels his extensive expertise into a popular aviation YouTube channel, applying the key facets of the fighter pilot debrief process to analyze aviation tragedies and share lessons with aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Brandon "Manson" Williams
(Business Development)
Brandon Williams, a distinguished US Air Force Academy alumnus, is a leadership speaker, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor. His decorated service as a Lieutenant Colonel and F-15E Fighter Pilot involved leading diverse teams and executing numerous combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, mastering the challenges of high-stakes environments.
In the past decade, Brandon has evolved into a leading keynote speaker on leadership, leveraging his extensive military and academic background in Human Factors to prepare leaders for navigating uncertainty and change. His global speaking engagements share cockpit- tested strategies for driving organizational transformation, enhancing decision-making, and fostering high-performing teams in disruptive times. Brandon's impactful presentations blend compelling stories, actionable insights, and customized workshops to catalyze growth and team resilience.
