Bryan Stern is a seasoned combat veteran with more than 25 years of service in the U.S. Army and Navy, specializing in special operations and high-stakes missions, including Hostage Rescue and Counter-Terrorism. A Purple Heart recipient and 9/11 first responder, Stern leads with unparalleled resolve, having saved over 7,100 Americans and allies across 650 critical missions from Afghanistan to Ukraine, Israel, and beyond. This also included missions in the United States during the Maui wildfires, during Hurricane Ian and following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in North Carolina and Florida. Stern leads Grey Bull Rescue, a frontline force in crisis response, supporting U.S. allies and civilians worldwide. Stern’s expertise is sought by global media, governments, and security forums, while his military accolades, including the Order of Saint Maurice, underscore his exceptional dedication to national security.
7,100+ People Rescued
700+ Doner-Funded Missions
39 Countries
1,000’s of Classified Government & Privately Funded Operations
800+ Years of Collective Special Operations & Intelligence Experience
What to Expect
Bryan Stern captivates audiences with gripping stories from his experiences in the Intelligence Community, where he supported and executed operations directed by the Oval Office, the Pentagon, Special Operations Command, and more. In collaboration with high-level government officials, he undertook daring missions, often hiding among enemies to outsmart terrorists, spies, assassins, kidnappers, human traffickers, smugglers, and those trading in the black market.
His extraordinary experiences offer profound lessons for organizations, workplace cultures, and individuals alike. Stern emphazies the importance of building trust in low- or no-trust environments, along with various aspects of complex intelligence operations, making his insights relevant to audiences across different industries and backgrounds. His dynamic storytelling is not only motivating and inspiring but also keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, eager to learn more and apply his insights to their own lives, businesses, organizations, and personal challenges.
