Adviser, 5.11 Tactical
WHY: Previously CEO; USMC vet; has worked with Francisco Morales, current CEO (see entry) just under 10 years.
RECENT: Transitioned to current role mid-2018 when Morales named to post.
NOTABLE: Company launched, built rep as supplier to first responders; has of late widened to consumer focus, including more than 70 retail stores in two dozen states, half-dozen foreign countries.