Combat Leadership Expert & Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Command Master Chief; Senior Leadership Instructor at Echelon Front; Silver Star Recipient

Washington, USA
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Jason Gardner Biography

Jason Gardner is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Command Master Chief with a 30-year career in military leadership and special operations. Gardner led teams in combat operations in Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, completing nine deployments worldwide before retiring from active duty. His experience spans every level of leadership, from serving as a front-line SEAL sniper to Command Master Chief of SEAL Team Five.

As Command Master Chief of SEAL Team Five and Naval Special Warfare Training Detachment, Gardner implemented the principles of Extreme Ownership, focusing on combat readiness and training troops for the complexities of the battlefield. In his role as lead instructor for Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, he developed and executed realistic special operations combat training to prepare SEAL units for real-world missions. Gardner collaborated with Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, and members of the Echelon Front team, contributing to the development of leadership principles now applied in organizations across various industries.

Gardner's combat service has been recognized with the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and additional awards. These honors reflect his leadership and ability to perform under extreme conditions, skills that are relevant to corporate leadership and organizational development.

Following his retirement from the U.S. Navy, Gardner has worked as a senior leadership instructor with Echelon Front, advising hundreds of organizations on combat leadership, team building, and effective communication. He applies the principles of Extreme Ownership to real-world scenarios from the battlefield, workplace, and home, illustrating their practical application for audiences in demanding industries. Gardner's approach to leadership training emphasizes actionable lessons and the transfer of military leadership skills to business and organizational environments.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Jason Gardner Videos

Jason Gardner | Echelon Front Instructor

Jason Gardner | Echelon Front Instructor

Jason Gardner is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, combat leader, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front. Jason spent ...

Jocko Podcast 168 w/ SEAL Master Chief, Jason Gardner Pt.2 ...

Jocko Podcast 168 w/ SEAL Master Chief, Jason Gardner Pt.2 ...

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