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In today’s episode, we sit down with Chris Greco — a dedicated father, husband, and executive performance coach whose journey is as inspiring as it is instructive. Known for his unwavering faith, grit, and perseverance, Chris brings a boundless energy and a core-values approach that has helped transform both people and organizations.

Chris shares his experiences leading high-stakes turnarounds, including his role as CEO in 2023, where he revitalized a struggling retail tech company — saving jobs and delivering investor returns in under four years. Praised by a former food industry CEO as someone who “took a company from nothing and turned it into an industry-wide success,” Chris’s story is one of resilience and results.

We also dive into earlier milestones, like the $1.3 billion exit he led as the sales and marketing head in 2016 at a mobile tech provider, and his pivotal 2008 go-to-market strategy during Apple’s landmark launch era, which brought in 1,000+ new subscribers daily. With leadership experience at AT&T, Location Labs, Symantec, and Avast, Chris offers powerful insights into what it really takes to grow businesses in competitive markets.

Through it all, Chris remains grounded in his belief that trust, people, and purpose-driven leadership are the pillars of any thriving team — whether in the boardroom or at home.

What You’ll Learn:
• How faith and values fuel Chris’s leadership style
• Lessons from turning around a company during tough times
• Strategies for scaling growth in tech and telecom industries
• Why trust and vision are non-negotiables in high-performing teams
• The mindset shifts that separate good leaders from great

He is also the author of 8 Steps to Overcoming Adversity, a Maxy Award Winner book that Admiral Bill Owens called “Faith-based advice underscored by a powerful story of suffering and perseverance.”

Connect with Chris - https://www.grecospeaks.com/about

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Imagine dedicating 30 years to the Air Force, retiring with honors, and returning to serve again—only to be abruptly terminated without explanation. Publicly shamed, later vindicated, and still left in limbo more than a year later. This is the reality for today’s guest: Doug “Cinco” DeMaio.

Doug’s story is not just about personal resilience—it’s a stark indictment of a broken administrative system within the U.S. military. In this powerful episode, he shares his experience, exposes systemic failures, and explains why transparency and accountability are crucial for restoring trust in our armed forces.

What You’ll Hear:
• The events leading to Doug’s sudden dismissal
• His experience navigating the military’s opaque administrative system
• The emotional and professional toll of being silenced and sidelined
• Why systemic reform is urgently needed
• How Doug continues to advocate for integrity and innovation in defense

About the Guest:
Douglas D. DeMaio is CEO of All Domain Solutions LLC, consulting with the DoD, industry leaders, and academia on integrating AI into military operations. A retired Air Force and Alabama Air National Guard officer, Doug commanded at multiple levels, flew over 3,200 hours (including 500+ in combat), and helped shape strategy on space warfare, AI, and multi-domain operations. He holds advanced degrees from the Eisenhower School and SAMS and has authored influential work on defense innovation and strategy.

🎧 Listen or watch for a behind-the-scenes look at military leadership, justice, and one officer’s relentless pursuit of the truth. This will be my second in person podcast at our new home! It warms my heart a few take the time and can come see us!

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In this in-person episode of Stories of Service, Theresa Carpenter speaks with Christopher Lamy—veteran, dog trainer, and her SkillBridge provider—about his journey from Air Force K-9 handler to community advocate. Growing up as the oldest of seven, Chris developed leadership skills and a bond with animals early on. After 10 years in the military, including deployments with Navy SEAL Team 2, he pursued a law degree but ultimately returned to dog training after a mentor’s passing. Now based in Long Beach, MS, he runs Canine Coaching with Chris, leads a nonprofit for shelter dogs, and co-hosts the Whiskey and Wolves podcast.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Chris’s early days as the “dog guy” in a big family
• His intense military journey and work with elite teams in combat
• The emotional and physical toll of service—and how he kept going
• Why he walked away from a legal career to follow a different calling
• How he’s making a difference in the lives of dogs and veterans alike
• His ongoing mission to serve through storytelling and canine advocacy

Follow and Support Chris Lamy:
• Canine Coaching with Chris - https://www.caninecoachingwithchris.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caninecoach...
• Podcast: Whiskey and Wolves: • Whiskey and Wolves Podcast

🛑 Don’t miss this inspiring story of reinvention, resilience, and the healing power of purpose.

Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER
Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/
Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com
Watch episodes of my podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76