Michael Rodgers is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as a Special Operations Captain with the 75th Ranger Regiment, completing multiple deployments. He spent six semesters as the Assistant Professor of Military Science and Leadership at Princeton University. Transitioning to civilian life, he worked at BAE Systems, focusing on adapting military technology for first responders. In 2016, Mike co-founded and became the CEO of Critical Response Group, dedicated to improving communication and situational awareness for first responders.