People with a burning desire to find relevance and a place on the planet often feel an indescribable yearning that cannot be measured or communicated. In particular, veterans and first responders often feel isolated and alone with no place to go. In other instances some seek that new passion, job or friend.

My team's vision is to develop a place and a platform that creates that holistic "safe harbor" or “Resilience Ranch,” to help veterans and first responders thrive anytime, anyplace, and anywhere. We strive to create a culture with no politics, no rhetoric, no bias, and a 100% laser-beam focus on eliminating veteran suicide. The mission - wounded veterans and first-responder families live the most vibrant life possible.

Captain Tom Chaby served as an active duty US Navy SEAL for 26 years. Throughout his career, Tom spent over 12 years deployed to over 70 countries around the world leading special operations at every level. Shortly after 9/11, Captain Chaby deployed to Afghanistan leading a Task Unit of 50 SEALs and support personnel conducting special operations in support of the initial stages of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

During the latter part of the critical fight in Fallujah, Tom led a Task Force of over 400 personnel conducting full spectrum special operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Earlier in his career, Tom lived in South America leading Counter Drug Operations throughout Colombia and the region.

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