Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Meet The Board
Our Board volunteers their time, expertise, and resources to support and empower veteran entrepreneurs. Their unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit drive us forward, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Jason Van Camp
Founder
Jason Van Camp
Founder
Service: US Army
Location: Salt Lake City
Business: Mission Six Zero www.mission6zero.com
Jason is honored to be the Founder and Executive Director of Warrior Rising, helping veterans and their immediate family members find their purpose again through business ownership.
Warrior Rising has assisted more than 60,000 veterans since its founding in 2015, raised more than $20 million dollars, and is grounded in the notion that success requires hard work and real altruism promotes dignity through a hand up, not a hand out.
Jason was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Springfield, Virginia. He attended and played football for the United States Military Academy at West Point. During that time, he also served a two-year Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints religious mission to Russia.
After graduating from West Point, Jason became a U.S. Army Ranger and a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, assuming a command with the 10th Special Forces Group.
During his military career, Jason earned several awards, including the Bronze Star with V device for Valor, as well as two additional Bronze Stars during numerous combat rotations as a Special Forces Detachment Commander in the Middle East and Africa. In 2013, Jason earned his MBA from Brigham Young University and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. Jason medically retired from active duty in 2015 and began his next career as an entrepreneur.
Jason is also the founder and chairman CEO of Mission Six Zero, a leadership development firm that has assisted professional sports teams, Fortune 1000 corporate teams, and other organizations to fine-tune their leaders. He strongly believes in servant leadership, the art of determination, and the power of storytelling.
Jason strives every day to live the motto of the U.S. Special Forces, "To Liberate the Oppressed". As a seasoned speaker, he has given hundreds of impactful talks to corporate conferences, trade organizations, governmental agencies, military units, and youth groups.
Jason is a prolific world traveler, entrepreneur, a two-time Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today best-selling author of Deliberate Discomfort and Authority. Above all, however, Jason likes to be thought of as simply, a “good dude.” Jason currently lives in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with his wife, Elizabeth, his daughter, Claire, and his son, Jack.
As seen on: Fox & Friends, Fox Business, CBS News, the Washington Times, and more than 130 podcasts
Location: Salt Lake City
Business: Mission Six Zero www.mission6zero.com
Jason is honored to be the Founder and Executive Director of Warrior Rising, helping veterans and their immediate family members find their purpose again through business ownership.
Warrior Rising has assisted more than 60,000 veterans since its founding in 2015, raised more than $20 million dollars, and is grounded in the notion that success requires hard work and real altruism promotes dignity through a hand up, not a hand out.
Jason was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Springfield, Virginia. He attended and played football for the United States Military Academy at West Point. During that time, he also served a two-year Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints religious mission to Russia.
After graduating from West Point, Jason became a U.S. Army Ranger and a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, assuming a command with the 10th Special Forces Group.
During his military career, Jason earned several awards, including the Bronze Star with V device for Valor, as well as two additional Bronze Stars during numerous combat rotations as a Special Forces Detachment Commander in the Middle East and Africa. In 2013, Jason earned his MBA from Brigham Young University and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. Jason medically retired from active duty in 2015 and began his next career as an entrepreneur.
Jason is also the founder and chairman CEO of Mission Six Zero, a leadership development firm that has assisted professional sports teams, Fortune 1000 corporate teams, and other organizations to fine-tune their leaders. He strongly believes in servant leadership, the art of determination, and the power of storytelling.
Jason strives every day to live the motto of the U.S. Special Forces, "To Liberate the Oppressed". As a seasoned speaker, he has given hundreds of impactful talks to corporate conferences, trade organizations, governmental agencies, military units, and youth groups.
Jason is a prolific world traveler, entrepreneur, a two-time Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today best-selling author of Deliberate Discomfort and Authority. Above all, however, Jason likes to be thought of as simply, a “good dude.” Jason currently lives in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with his wife, Elizabeth, his daughter, Claire, and his son, Jack.
As seen on: Fox & Friends, Fox Business, CBS News, the Washington Times, and more than 130 podcasts
Joe Hilton
Co-Founder/Chairman
Joe Hilton
Co-Founder/Chairman
Location: Salt Lake City
Business: Startups
Joe has 12 years of experience in startups focusing on software, product, and operations. His specialty is innovation management platforms, and he has spent the past five years building collaborative innovation tools.
Joe founded and fundraised several startups and has deep experience providing new ventures with training and resources for managing business modeling, recruiting, forecasting, IT infrastructure, and patents.
Joe has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in IT Project Management, and an MBA from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School.
He ran BYU’s Miller New Venture Challenge competition, which is the nation’s largest private university business plan competition. He also managed BYU’s Business Model Competition, which was the original implementation of what has become the International Business Model Competition. Joe continues to judge various business competitions and mentor startups each year.
Business: Startups
Joe has 12 years of experience in startups focusing on software, product, and operations. His specialty is innovation management platforms, and he has spent the past five years building collaborative innovation tools.
Joe founded and fundraised several startups and has deep experience providing new ventures with training and resources for managing business modeling, recruiting, forecasting, IT infrastructure, and patents.
Joe has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in IT Project Management, and an MBA from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School.
He ran BYU’s Miller New Venture Challenge competition, which is the nation’s largest private university business plan competition. He also managed BYU’s Business Model Competition, which was the original implementation of what has become the International Business Model Competition. Joe continues to judge various business competitions and mentor startups each year.
Mike Crumlin
Vice Chair
Mike Crumlin
Vice Chair
Service: US Army
Location: California
Mike Crumlin, or “MAC,” hails from Hyattsville, Maryland. He was commissioned as an Infantry Officer with the West Point Class of 1983, where he was a Dean’s List student, a member of the Army squash team, Chairman of Minority Recruiting for the CPRC, and Student Company Commander of H-1.
After his initial assignment as a Platoon Leader with the 101st Airborne Division, MAC branch transferred to Army Aviation. His first aviation assignment was as the OH-58 Scout Platoon Leader of B Company, 2nd Aviation Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. Subsequently, MAC assessed for and was accepted to serve in the Army’s elite, all-volunteer special operations aviation unit, better known as Task Force 160, the Night Stalkers, supporting Delta Force, Navy SEALs, Rangers, and Special Forces teams. MAC served as the Task Force’s A/S-3 Operations and Training Officer and as a Little Bird Pilot-in-Command.
His military education and awards include Airborne, Air Assault (Honor Graduate), Pathfinder, Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Ranger, SERE, Navy Air Crew Dunker, Infantry Officer Basic Course (Commandant’s List), Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Army Aviation Course (Honor Graduate), Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and membership in a Joint Meritorious Unit.
Following his military service, MAC earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he co-founded the Armed Forces Alumni Association. In a business career spanning more than 25 years, he has served as an executive staff leader responsible for sales, marketing, and business development, and as CEO of three start-ups, including a green energy company operating in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. His early career experience included software development, mergers and acquisitions, product management, marketing, and strategic alliances.
With Turnstone Systems, he led global sales, where his team grew revenues from $0 to $149 million in two years, with sales across North and South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. With 2Wire, he led North America sales and later served as General Manager of the Sales and Marketing Business Unit, where his team doubled revenues in three years from $143 million to $308 million, securing new service provider accounts including Bell Canada, Telus, Telstra, Qwest, CenturyTel, Sprint/Embarq, PRT, and SingTel. With Cellfire, he led business development and enterprise sales, negotiating the company’s strategic partnership with Verizon to private-label Cellfire’s digital couponing platform and application across Verizon’s four-screen ecosystem, including FiOS TV.
MAC has held leadership roles in 10 start-ups, including three that completed initial public offerings (IPOs): TSI TelSys, Yurie Systems, and Turnstone Systems. Two additional firms — 2Wire and Yurie Systems, were successfully acquired.In 1994, MAC was elected to the Maryland General Assembly as a member of the House of Delegates, representing his home community of Prince George’s County without accepting Political Action Committee (PAC) funding. In 1995, he was named Outstanding Freshman Legislator and was selected to represent Maryland at the Program of Emerging Political Leaders at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.
MAC is happily married to Brigitte and is a member of Water of Life Church in Fontana. He is the father of two adult children. In his personal time, he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, and world travel, having visited 71 countries to date, as well as all 50 U.S. states. He is a multi-year participant in triathlons, including several Ironman 70.3 events.
Location: California
Mike Crumlin, or “MAC,” hails from Hyattsville, Maryland. He was commissioned as an Infantry Officer with the West Point Class of 1983, where he was a Dean’s List student, a member of the Army squash team, Chairman of Minority Recruiting for the CPRC, and Student Company Commander of H-1.
After his initial assignment as a Platoon Leader with the 101st Airborne Division, MAC branch transferred to Army Aviation. His first aviation assignment was as the OH-58 Scout Platoon Leader of B Company, 2nd Aviation Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. Subsequently, MAC assessed for and was accepted to serve in the Army’s elite, all-volunteer special operations aviation unit, better known as Task Force 160, the Night Stalkers, supporting Delta Force, Navy SEALs, Rangers, and Special Forces teams. MAC served as the Task Force’s A/S-3 Operations and Training Officer and as a Little Bird Pilot-in-Command.
His military education and awards include Airborne, Air Assault (Honor Graduate), Pathfinder, Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Ranger, SERE, Navy Air Crew Dunker, Infantry Officer Basic Course (Commandant’s List), Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Army Aviation Course (Honor Graduate), Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and membership in a Joint Meritorious Unit.
Following his military service, MAC earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he co-founded the Armed Forces Alumni Association. In a business career spanning more than 25 years, he has served as an executive staff leader responsible for sales, marketing, and business development, and as CEO of three start-ups, including a green energy company operating in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. His early career experience included software development, mergers and acquisitions, product management, marketing, and strategic alliances.
With Turnstone Systems, he led global sales, where his team grew revenues from $0 to $149 million in two years, with sales across North and South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. With 2Wire, he led North America sales and later served as General Manager of the Sales and Marketing Business Unit, where his team doubled revenues in three years from $143 million to $308 million, securing new service provider accounts including Bell Canada, Telus, Telstra, Qwest, CenturyTel, Sprint/Embarq, PRT, and SingTel. With Cellfire, he led business development and enterprise sales, negotiating the company’s strategic partnership with Verizon to private-label Cellfire’s digital couponing platform and application across Verizon’s four-screen ecosystem, including FiOS TV.
MAC has held leadership roles in 10 start-ups, including three that completed initial public offerings (IPOs): TSI TelSys, Yurie Systems, and Turnstone Systems. Two additional firms — 2Wire and Yurie Systems, were successfully acquired.In 1994, MAC was elected to the Maryland General Assembly as a member of the House of Delegates, representing his home community of Prince George’s County without accepting Political Action Committee (PAC) funding. In 1995, he was named Outstanding Freshman Legislator and was selected to represent Maryland at the Program of Emerging Political Leaders at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.
MAC is happily married to Brigitte and is a member of Water of Life Church in Fontana. He is the father of two adult children. In his personal time, he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, and world travel, having visited 71 countries to date, as well as all 50 U.S. states. He is a multi-year participant in triathlons, including several Ironman 70.3 events.
Aliahu Bey
Board Member
Aliahu Bey
Board Member
Service: US Army
Location: Utah
Aliahu “Alli” Bey is a veteran entrepreneur and founder of Haight Bey & Associates, the business that started it all and laid the foundation for everything that followed. From there, he went on to help build and grow other ventures, including Totem Tech, a cybersecurity firm, Veteran Business Park, a commercial real estate endeavor, and his family’s café and juice bar, The Mountain Green Bean, in Mountain Green, Utah. Whether in technology, commercial real estate, or small business, Alli has always been driven by a desire to create something meaningful, serve others well, and build a life centered on purpose, family, and community. He served as Chairman of the Board for Warrior Rising from 2018 to 2024 and now proudly continues his service as a board member.
Outside of work, Alli feels most at home in the mountains and the woods. He loves snowboarding at Snowbasin, hunting, foraging, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He is also training to complete his first Ironman in Florida in 2026, embracing the challenge with the same grit and determination he brings to every part of his life. He is drawn to experiences that are real, grounding, and earned, whether that is on a trail, in the snow, or around a fire with the people he loves.
At home, Alli’s life is full, lively, and deeply rooted in family. He has been married for 26 years and is the proud father of three adult children. He shares that life with three dogs, two cats, and three chickens, and finds a lot of joy in the simple things. Cooking is his art form, especially when it starts in the field and ends at the table. Inspired by Hank Shaw and a love for honest, intentional food, he sees meals as a way to connect with nature, family, and tradition. For Alli, success is not just about the businesses he has built, but about the life he is building through them—adventurous, grounded, and deeply personal.
Location: Utah
Aliahu “Alli” Bey is a veteran entrepreneur and founder of Haight Bey & Associates, the business that started it all and laid the foundation for everything that followed. From there, he went on to help build and grow other ventures, including Totem Tech, a cybersecurity firm, Veteran Business Park, a commercial real estate endeavor, and his family’s café and juice bar, The Mountain Green Bean, in Mountain Green, Utah. Whether in technology, commercial real estate, or small business, Alli has always been driven by a desire to create something meaningful, serve others well, and build a life centered on purpose, family, and community. He served as Chairman of the Board for Warrior Rising from 2018 to 2024 and now proudly continues his service as a board member.
Outside of work, Alli feels most at home in the mountains and the woods. He loves snowboarding at Snowbasin, hunting, foraging, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He is also training to complete his first Ironman in Florida in 2026, embracing the challenge with the same grit and determination he brings to every part of his life. He is drawn to experiences that are real, grounding, and earned, whether that is on a trail, in the snow, or around a fire with the people he loves.
At home, Alli’s life is full, lively, and deeply rooted in family. He has been married for 26 years and is the proud father of three adult children. He shares that life with three dogs, two cats, and three chickens, and finds a lot of joy in the simple things. Cooking is his art form, especially when it starts in the field and ends at the table. Inspired by Hank Shaw and a love for honest, intentional food, he sees meals as a way to connect with nature, family, and tradition. For Alli, success is not just about the businesses he has built, but about the life he is building through them—adventurous, grounded, and deeply personal.
Tyrell Gray
Board Member
Tyrell Gray
Board Member
Location: Salt Lake City
Tyrell Gray graduated from Utah State University with a dual Bachelors Degrees in Economics and Business Finance. Once he graduated, he managed his first business, a flooring business that he and his partner took from a startup company to a thriving company bringing in over $550,000 thousand in sales annually, due to marketing, innovative business ideas, and capturing market share through great products at low prices.
Tyrell then moved into the financial arena working for a branch of HSBC - the third largest bank in the world. As one of its account executives he quickly rose through the ranks and realized an affinity for real estate finance. He was recruited from HSBC to manage a local mortgage company closing over $3,000,000 in real estate in his first year.
Tyrell was again recruited to appear as a guest speaker and expert explaining the intricacies of real estate and the mortgage industry, by several local mortgage, seminar and financial companies. Tyrell moved into real estate full time in 2003 by building custom homes and developing properties during the real estate boom experienced across the United States, which he continues to do to this day. It was during this period that he became associated with Brad Hess, a friend from High School, and began investing in rapidly growing area of distressed properties in the Fall of 2007. During that time, they developed a business system and were able to purchase over $150,000,000 in REO properties in a two-year period.
Tyrell Gray graduated from Utah State University with a dual Bachelors Degrees in Economics and Business Finance. Once he graduated, he managed his first business, a flooring business that he and his partner took from a startup company to a thriving company bringing in over $550,000 thousand in sales annually, due to marketing, innovative business ideas, and capturing market share through great products at low prices.
Tyrell then moved into the financial arena working for a branch of HSBC - the third largest bank in the world. As one of its account executives he quickly rose through the ranks and realized an affinity for real estate finance. He was recruited from HSBC to manage a local mortgage company closing over $3,000,000 in real estate in his first year.
Tyrell was again recruited to appear as a guest speaker and expert explaining the intricacies of real estate and the mortgage industry, by several local mortgage, seminar and financial companies. Tyrell moved into real estate full time in 2003 by building custom homes and developing properties during the real estate boom experienced across the United States, which he continues to do to this day. It was during this period that he became associated with Brad Hess, a friend from High School, and began investing in rapidly growing area of distressed properties in the Fall of 2007. During that time, they developed a business system and were able to purchase over $150,000,000 in REO properties in a two-year period.
Jackie Hobson
Board Member
Jackie Hobson
Board Member
Location: St. George, UT
Jackie Hobson is a U.S. Army combat veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2004. She also brings the perspective of being a veteran spouse, giving her a unique understanding of both military service and the challenges military families navigate beyond the uniform.
For more than 20 years, Jackie has been an entrepreneur, building businesses across the B2C, B2B, and B2G sectors, including founding, franchising, and successfully selling a company built from the ground up.
For the past decade, Jackie has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs succeed through organizations including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC), and the U.S. Small Business Administration. As Regional Director for the Utah SBDC, she advises entrepreneurs at every stage of the business lifecycle—from ideation and business planning to capital access, growth, succession, and exit strategy. She also serves on the Utah Microloan Fund Board and as a VA VR&E Business Plan Reviewer, helping evaluate the long-term sustainability of veteran-owned businesses pursuing the self-employment track of VR&E. Jackie holds both a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and an MBA from Utah Valley University.
Outside of work, Jackie’s greatest priorities are her husband, their five children, and time spent outdoors. Whether hiking, paddleboarding, snowboarding, or simply being near the water. She believes life is beautifully complicated and that thriving businesses, families, and communities are built by intentionally choosing what matters most.
Jackie Hobson is a U.S. Army combat veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2004. She also brings the perspective of being a veteran spouse, giving her a unique understanding of both military service and the challenges military families navigate beyond the uniform.
For more than 20 years, Jackie has been an entrepreneur, building businesses across the B2C, B2B, and B2G sectors, including founding, franchising, and successfully selling a company built from the ground up.
For the past decade, Jackie has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs succeed through organizations including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC), and the U.S. Small Business Administration. As Regional Director for the Utah SBDC, she advises entrepreneurs at every stage of the business lifecycle—from ideation and business planning to capital access, growth, succession, and exit strategy. She also serves on the Utah Microloan Fund Board and as a VA VR&E Business Plan Reviewer, helping evaluate the long-term sustainability of veteran-owned businesses pursuing the self-employment track of VR&E. Jackie holds both a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and an MBA from Utah Valley University.
Outside of work, Jackie’s greatest priorities are her husband, their five children, and time spent outdoors. Whether hiking, paddleboarding, snowboarding, or simply being near the water. She believes life is beautifully complicated and that thriving businesses, families, and communities are built by intentionally choosing what matters most.
Jakob Norman
Board Member
Jakob Norman
Board Member
Service: Wyoming Army National Guard
Location: Wyoming
Jakob was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and grew up in Casper, Wyoming. He has held the position of CEO for several businesses and founder of his own law office, as well as a CrossFit gym. He is presently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Wyoming National Guard. He previously served tours in both Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jakob has given presentations before the World Bank, the Congressional Western Caucus, the Southwest New Mexico Energy Summit, where he opened for New Mexico Governor Suzanna Martinez and T. Boone Pickens, and e2e Wyoming/ Wyoming Technology Business, where he was the keynote speaker on Entrepreneurship.
Jakob holds a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Utah. He is presently completing coursework at the U.S. Army War College. He also holds certifications as a certified copywriter, a strengths coach and anticipates a certification as a strategic intervention Life Coach. He enjoys time with his kids and flying as a private pilot.
Location: Wyoming
Jakob was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and grew up in Casper, Wyoming. He has held the position of CEO for several businesses and founder of his own law office, as well as a CrossFit gym. He is presently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Wyoming National Guard. He previously served tours in both Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jakob has given presentations before the World Bank, the Congressional Western Caucus, the Southwest New Mexico Energy Summit, where he opened for New Mexico Governor Suzanna Martinez and T. Boone Pickens, and e2e Wyoming/ Wyoming Technology Business, where he was the keynote speaker on Entrepreneurship.
Jakob holds a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Utah. He is presently completing coursework at the U.S. Army War College. He also holds certifications as a certified copywriter, a strengths coach and anticipates a certification as a strategic intervention Life Coach. He enjoys time with his kids and flying as a private pilot.
Luke Saari
Board Member
Luke Saari
Board Member
Location: Utah
Luke Saari started a company called Apex Logistics 2008, serving as President and CEO for 10 years until it was subsequently sold to a partner-investor. Since then, he has been Vice President of Operations for an international logistics company, GlobalTranz, in charge of nine sales offices. GlobalTranz is very active in the acquisition space and so Luke is also very Involved a great deal with integration and onboarding into the company. Luke is also involved with real estate and private equity investing.
Luke is married and has five children. He and his family recently took a humanitarian trip to Kenya with a charitable organization that seeks to end extreme poverty. Luke and his family helped with local initiatives that provide the local people with tools to succeed, including building a school.
He is an avid golfer and studied Economics and Russian Language at the University of Utah.
Luke Saari started a company called Apex Logistics 2008, serving as President and CEO for 10 years until it was subsequently sold to a partner-investor. Since then, he has been Vice President of Operations for an international logistics company, GlobalTranz, in charge of nine sales offices. GlobalTranz is very active in the acquisition space and so Luke is also very Involved a great deal with integration and onboarding into the company. Luke is also involved with real estate and private equity investing.
Luke is married and has five children. He and his family recently took a humanitarian trip to Kenya with a charitable organization that seeks to end extreme poverty. Luke and his family helped with local initiatives that provide the local people with tools to succeed, including building a school.
He is an avid golfer and studied Economics and Russian Language at the University of Utah.
Nate Wheatley
Board Member