Tactical Talk Featuring BLK OPS

Join us for a special Tactical Talk featuring leaders from the BLK OPS Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the uncommon stories of underrepresented Special Operations Forces veterans.
Arthur “AC” Coley — Advisory Chief
Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with over 40 years of service, including leadership roles in the 112th Special Operations Signal Battalion and U.S. Special Operations Command. Highly decorated and widely respected, AC now serves as Director of Strategic Relations at Endurion and Advisory Chief for BLK OPS.
Michael W. “Mike” Clark II — President
Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant with more than two decades across the 1st, 3rd, and 10th Special Forces Groups. Mike is an educator and Course Director at the Joint Special Operations University, leading BLK OPS with a focus on mentorship, storytelling, and strengthening the SOF community.
Shirley Báez — Leadership & Impact Director
Retired U.S. Army Special Operations Civil Affairs veteran with 20+ years of global leadership experience. Shirley is the Founder & CEO of LeadHERship Academy and a leadership strategist, speaker, and educator. She drives BLK OPS initiatives in mentorship, leadership development, and community impact.
We are also grateful for our host, Centre Club and our sponsors, Action Zone & GPS4VETS - lite bites and drinks from 5-5:30! Cash bar from 5:30-7:30.