Make capability matter
to the special operations mission.

Andrew Clausnitzer has 20 years of experience supporting both large and small corporations and investors with government relations, public relations, business development and strategic advisory services. Mr. Clausnitzer has extensive experience assisting technology and services companies assess their market position and implement comprehensive go to market strategies to accelerate growth within the government and defense markets.

Mr. Clausnitzer has worked extensively with companies in the Middle East, Asia and Africa on economic development projects. He has also worked on statewide, congressional and presidential campaigns. In his role as Managing Partner at Victory Six, Mr. Clausnitzer is a General Partner for investments and works closely with all of our clients to develop customized strategies to achieve their unique objectives.

Martin Rahmani has 15 years of experience working with defense related technology companies, government and industry on developing and implementing projects. Mr. Rahmani has worked for investment funds, Fortune 500 companies and early stage companies with a particular focus on accelerating commercial and defense go to market strategies for new and unique technologies and capabilities.

Mr. Rahmani supported major programs for border security, critical infrastructure protection and infrastructure development in the US, Middle East, Asia and Africa. He has also worked for a policy oriented non-profit organization and for a member of the House of Representatives. In his role as Managing Partner at Victory Six, Mr. Rahmani is a General Partner for investments and works closely with all of our clients to execute on tactical plans to achieve their unique objectives.

John McGriff retired after 20 years of service in the United States Army, with the last 12 years assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), conducting and leading global operations in complex, high-threat environments. Prior to USASOC, John served in 3rd Special Forces Group, 82nd Airborne Division, and 173rd Airborne Brigade. Across six combat and nine non-traditional deployments, he built and sustained trusted relationships with foreign defense partners and provided timely, actionable insight to support U.S. and allied decision-makers. He planned and coordinated closely with interagency and U.S. Department of War stakeholders to independently execute strategic global operations across multiple theaters and domains. In parallel, he helped translate emerging techniques and technologies into practical capability on the ground when traditional platforms fell short or posed unacceptable risk, supporting critical national security requirements and shaping strategic planning and mission development.

Johnny Sawyer is President of the Defense Intel Alumni Association and founder/chief executive officer of The Sawyer Group, a consulting firm focused on partnering with organizations to deliver tailor-made practical defense, intelligence, and strategic management solutions.

Following a distinguished 22-year military career as a U.S. Army officer, he joined the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2001 and served in multiple positions of increased responsibility during his 20-year tenure there. In 2009, Mr. Sawyer was elevated to the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service. Mr. Sawyer's last assignment at DIA was as chief of staff. As the third-ranking officer at DIA, he was the Agency's chief operating officer—overseeing sixteen thousand officers and a multi-billion-dollar budget and exercising broad responsibilities to ensure continued excellence while simultaneously developing plans, process improvements, and strategies to prepare the Agency for future success.

Mr. Sawyer currently serves on the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Board of Directors, National Academies for Science Engineering and Medicine Army R&D Board, AFCEA Intelligence Committee, FedLearn Board of Advisors, and Black Professionals in International Affairs Board of Advisors.

Mr. Sawyer's formal education includes an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology, an M.S. from National War College, and a Master of Military Studies from the U.S. Marine Corps University.