LCDR JOHN J. PARMA, SEAL USN (Ret) Born and raised in the streets of Brockton MA, John J Parma (JJ) is a retired career Naval Special Warfare (NSW) SEAL officer with over 21 years of Special Operations duty assignments which culminated in leading the US Navy’s SEAL training command by providing coaching, mentorship and assessment of the nation’s most highly trained and professional force. The last three years of his military career, John coached and mentored over 1,100 military men and women and helped them develop goals to achieve success in both their careers and in their lifetime pursuits. John was a senior member of a selection board that determined the progression of over 800 Special Operations candidates who attempted the program. While serving as the Operations Officer at the SEAL training command, John led joint coaching best practices with organizations that include: Nike’s Sponsored Professional Running Team, the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Indians, Oregon University’s track squad, and the San Diego Padres. John regularly speaks about Elite Teams and Stress Leadership to business groups and public service organizations around the country. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, John joined the Navy, graduating SEAL training in December 1997. During his time in NSW John went on to obtain an MBA in Financial Management from the Naval Post Graduate School. In 2015, John was accepted to, and completed, Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development (PLD) program, and is now an alumnus of HBS. John has participated and led multiple combat Special Operations throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and Southwest Asia. He has experience leading multiple US and International agencies, as well as mentoring and advising foreign governments on US policy and stability operations. Military decorations include the Bronze Star (2), Joint Service Commendation (1), Navy Commendation Medal (3 - one with Valor), Navy Achievement Medal (2), and various other campaign and achievement awards. Upon retirement in 2017, John worked for multiple family offices in California, and is now a Managing Director with Entrust Global, a leading alternative investment firm based in New York City. John lives in Horseshoe Bay, TX, and is a father to four beautiful children. ELITE TEAMS AND HOW THEY’RE FORGED 21 Year Retired SEAL Officer www.jjparma.com