Vice Admiral Collin Green Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
22 May 2024 - 8:30PM
Business Wire
Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business
Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Vice Admiral
Collin Green (a U.S. Navy SEAL) to its Advisory Board and
Geopolitical Intelligence Group.
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Prior to retiring, Vice Admiral Collin Green last served as the
deputy commander of the United States Special Operations Command.
Throughout his 38 years of Naval service, Vice Admiral Green
participated in special operations in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Tours in Naval Special Warfare include assignments at SEAL Teams 2,
3, and 5. He served as operations officer, Naval Special Warfare
Task Group U.S. 6th Fleet; executive officer, Naval Special Warfare
Unit 10; and assistant chief of staff for Plans, Policy and
Operations, Naval Special Warfare Command.
“We are honored to welcome Admiral Green to the Advisory Board
and Geopolitical Intelligence Group,” stated Academy’s Chairman and
CEO Chance Mims, “We are thrilled to have him on the team as we
strive to add value to our clients and partners.”
Admiral Green commented on joining Academy Securities: “It’s an
honor and privilege to join the Veteran-led Academy Securities. We
are at a consequential time in National Security and Academy
understands the criticality of patriotic, capitalistic partnership,
and an 'all hands-on deck mentality' to preserve our way of
life.”
Vice Admiral Green graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1986
and Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class 149 in 1988. He holds a
master’s degree in International Affairs from Catholic University
of America, and is a distinguished graduate of the Naval War
College with a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic
Studies.
“We look forward to bringing Admiral Green onboard to share his
insights with both our team and clients,” stated Academy’s
President Phil McConkey.
About Academy Securities
Academy Securities is a preeminent disabled veteran owned
investment bank with strength in capital markets, public finance,
fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had
intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth
financial services experience in global capital markets. We are
mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of
accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our
clients’ success. Academy is our nation’s first post-9/11 disabled
veteran owned investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOSB,
and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base
served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago,
San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas,
and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available
at www.academysecurities.com.
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