Mark Owen

Mark Owen is a former Navy SEAL who served his country for 14 years. During his career, he deployed over 13 times in support of combat operations and the GWOT. Mark received his bachelor’s degree in 1998 and upon graduating from college, enlisted in the Navy to pursue his dream of serving his country as a Navy SEAL. Owen graduated as BUDS class 226 “Honor-man” and went on to be stationed at SEAL Team 5.

During his first deployment as a Navy SEAL, 9/11 happened, and Owen was among some of the first to be deployed in support of the GWOT. In 2004, Owen completed selection and training to enter the ranks of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Owen continued to volunteer and serve at the tip of the spear throughout his career. Two high profile missions Owen was directly involved in include the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips and he was a team leader on the mission that resulted in the death of Osama Bin Laden. Owen’s military awards include the Silver Star, 5 Bronze Stars with “V”, Purple Heart, Joint Commendation with “V”, Navy Commendation with “V”, Presidential Unit Citation and numerous other awards.

Owen continues his service by serving on the Advisory Board for the GWOT Memorial Foundation as well as advocating for transitioning veterans and helping raise money and awareness for multiple veteran-related charities. Owen is outspoken about the difficulties he and other veterans have faced with the transition out of military service and into the civilian world.

Owen is the author of two New York Times Bestselling books titled under the pseudonym Mark Owen; “No Easy Day” and “No Hero”. He is also the Executive Producer of the CBS hit show "SEAL Team” now streaming on Paramount Plus and shares the leadership principles he learned while serving with a multitude of corporate executives and organizations.