Chris Gomez

Chris Gomez is a former U.S. Navy SEAL with a military background in leadership, team performance, and high-risk training. With 12 years in the Naval Special Warfare community, Gomez served as both a medic and a SEAL instructor. During his tenure with the SEAL Teams, he qualified as a Master Training Specialist, HRST Master, Diving Supervisor, Range Safety Officer, free-fall and static line parachutist, and Nationally Registered Paramedic, among other Naval Special Warfare qualifications.

Gomez developed, planned, implemented, and conducted more than 5,000 hours of high-risk training evolutions in one of the most demanding military training programs, resulting in the qualification of nearly 500 Naval Special Warfare Operators.

In addition to his Special Warfare career, Gomez served as a Navy Supply Corps Officer for nearly nine years, gaining experience as a business financial manager and government acquisition professional—a role considered the MBA equivalent within the Navy. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas, combining operational experience with formal business education to provide insight into corporate leadership and organizational performance.

As an associate partner at Afterburner, Gomez trains business leaders from Fortune 500 companies across industries, helping teams achieve strategic objectives and tactical goals through Afterburner's Flawless Execution methodology. He delivers keynote addresses focused on applying military principles to business, emphasizing strategic planning, clear communication, execution, and structured debriefing to drive continuous improvement.

Gomez's presentations draw on lessons from SEAL team training, focusing on overcoming adversity, learning from failure, and building resilient, high-performing teams. He addresses challenges such as complexity, change, innovation, operational excellence, and talent retention, providing actionable strategies for organizational growth. Gomez is recognized as a subject matter expert in Flawless Execution, known for articulating methodology, fostering collaboration, and facilitating team-building workshops. His approach brings the discipline and adaptability of a Navy SEAL to corporate environments, supporting organizations in achieving effective execution and sustained performance.