Jake Williams
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 Jake Williams |
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| Birth date | May 9, 1986 (age 39 years), Southern, California, United States Of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Author |
| Years active | Present |
| Home town | Southern, California |
Jake Williams is a security expert with 20 years of experience in keeping people safe, including 12 years in Naval Special Warfare. A former U.S. Navy SEAL, he served at SEAL Team SEVEN and as an instructor at both BUD/S and SEAL Qualification Training, where he was named Instructor of the Year. He completed five combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning multiple commendations for valor, including the Joint Service and Navy Commendation Medals. He was also awarded the Admiral Ricketts Award for Inspirational Leadership and selected as Class Honorman by his peers and instructors.
After leaving the Navy in 2017, Jake led major construction and development projects, advised AI startups, and co-founded Fortified Risk Group, serving both public and private sector clients. He also serves on multiple boards supporting veteran transition initiatives.
Originally from California’s San Fernando Valley, Jake holds a B.S. in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis from Norwich University and a Master of Business for Veterans from the University of Southern California. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his beautiful wife and four children.