Janie Mines (USNA ’80) was the first African-American woman to enter and graduate from the United States Naval Academy. A true story of grace under pressure!

Presenting our first Franchisor Shark Tank! Three franchisors—all RINGKNOCKERs—will each present a pitch to prospective franchisees before a panel of experts.

J. Kevin White (USNA ’92) is Founder & ED of Global Vision 2020, a game-changing non-profit that delivers prescription eyeglasses to the developing world.

Heidi Lenzini (USNA ’95) directs outreach for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center’s effort to prevent, recognize, and treat Traumatic Brain Injury.

Bob Adams (USNA ’73) is a Navy SEAL and former Command Surgeon for US Army Delta Force. There’s a pandemic on, and Bob is going to help us think it through.

Laura Hatcher (USNA ’92) grew up in a military family with the understanding that she could do anything. She’s spent a lifetime trying to fit it all in.

Kimberly Mitchell (USNA ’96) has a story that begins on the killing fields of Vietnam and ends with love and gratitude for every veteran of that war.

By day, Stuart Grazier (USNA ’02) is XO of Navy Operational Support Center, Denver. In his spare time? Stuart runs a real estate empire.

Guy Snodgrass (USNA ’98) was the Director of Communications & Chief Speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, and wrote a memoir about the experience.

Chris Akins (USNA ‘95) discusses psychological aspects of the COVID crisis. Not how to ENDURE it… how to EXPLOIT the crisis, and how to THRIVE through it!

Marty McMahon (USNA ’92) is a talent magnet. The HR landscape has changed radically in the past few weeks with the advent of COVID, and Marty’s got the gouge.

Bill Watkins (USMA ’77) is the CEO Whisperer. If you are contemplating something audacious in your life, this is not a RINGKNOCKER meetup to miss!