Frank Schwagel

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.