The Team Behind Your Team

Rob’s military career and 27 years of leadership experience — almost entirely with Millennials — bring a unique perspective to the Solutions 21 team on what it takes to adapt to the information age, and he’s not one to shy away from challenging situations… Read More

Albert’s innovation-focused career has addressed challenges in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofit tech-based economic development, and as a co-founder of several companies… Read More

Eve Pyle is the Client Engagement Manager for Solutions 21. Prior to joining Solutions 21, Eve served as an Operations Manager and Recruiting Coordinator… Read More

Eddie’s military resume includes service with some of the most storied infantry combat units in the U.S. Army, and he’s been a professional leader since 1995. He joined the Solutions 21 team following a career in the Army… Read More

Frank Schwagel brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to the Solutions 21 team. A recently retired Army Officer and current Adjunct Professor at Duke University, Frank draws on a career spent leading and commanding within the Special Operations community, including combat assignments around the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to have served alongside some of the most talented professionals in the military and now brings those lessons in leadership, culture, and performance to the organizations he supports.

Serving in exceptional organizations provided Frank with the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead alongside experienced mentors and talented practitioners. Through those experiences, he learned that every successful project, program, and mission depends on a strong organizational culture built by bringing together the right people and empowering them to explore, create, and pursue opportunity. Frank served in the 2D Cavalry Regiment, 5th Special Forces Group, 3^rd Special Forces Group and the Special Warfare Course and School.

Building on his operational foundation, Frank culminated his military career as Deputy Director of the Robotics Division at U.S. Army Special Operations Command. In this role, he managed the development, resourcing, and employment of cutting-edge capabilities across the Army Special Operations community.

Frank earned a Master of Leadership and Adult Education from Kansas State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.

Frank lives in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with his wife and daughters, where they enjoy the quiet atmosphere of their community.

Jim Wiese brings more than 24 years of leadership experience to the Solutions 21 team. A former Army Colonel, Jim spent his career leading and developing in the infantry and special operations community. He led with distinction in combat and is humbled to have served alongside some of the most talented special operators in the military.

Early in his career, Jim served as an instructor and coach entrusted to equip new infantry officers with the skills needed to lead in combat across Iraq and Afghanistan. This formative experience instilled a deeper appreciation for leadership, culture, and organizational development that became a focus throughout his career.

Jim was fortunate to spend a decade serving in a Special Mission Unit comprised of uniquely screened and selected individuals with a record of success operating in high-stress, ambiguous, and dangerous environments. Across multiple command and staff roles, he led efforts that brought together U.S. and foreign military, law enforcement, intelligence, and diplomatic professionals to solve complex problems globally.

Jim’s final command assignment was with Joint Task Force-Bravo in Honduras, where he led a 1,300-person joint organization working alongside U.S. government agencies and international partners throughout Central America. He finished his Army career at the Joint Special Operations Command, where he continued his focus on building high-performing teams, developing the next generation of leaders, and learning and growing alongside them.

Jim was a National Security Affairs Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. He is a graduate of the National Defense University with a MA in Strategic Security Studies and a graduate of Clemson University with a BA in Biological Science.

Jim lives in North Carolina with his wife and lazy dog. Outside of work, they enjoy traveling, scuba diving, photography, and a good fantasy book. To clarify, the dog only enjoys the traveling part.