JV Venable is a professional speaker, trainer, and leadership coach, and is currently Vice President of IGRIS, LLC, a research and development company specializing in explosive and contraband detection. He is the former Commander and Demonstration Leader of the USAF jet demonstration team, the Thunderbirds; former Commander of 1,100-person, 95-aircraft, combat group in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; lead presenter for USAF s Developing Aerospace Leaders leadership development program, and former leadership trainer and adviser for Booze Allen Hamilton and Systems Planning and Analysis corporations. He is the recipient of eight Department of Defense commendations for superior achievement and outstanding performance including the Bronze Star for duties as a commander, leader, and aviator.