Between us, we bring more than 50 years of combined leadership experience across military service, law, real estate, and business ownership. We’ve operated in environments where clarity mattered, authority had consequences, and decisions affected others.

That experience defines how we think and how we work.

How We Built Together

When we came together, life was already demanding.

Byron had two children. Katie had two children. We both held full-time roles with significant professional and leadership obligations. At the same time, we were navigating blended-family dynamics, coordinating with other parents, and managing the realities of military service, law school, advanced training, and real financial risk.

There was no clean slate.
There was no pause button.

Building together required clarity around roles, authority, and decision-making—at home and at work. It required intention, discipline, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions under pressure, even when conditions were imperfect.

Those years shaped how we think about leadership, ownership, and family. They reinforced that alignment matters more than comfort, that responsibility cannot be deferred, and that building well together is deliberate work.

How We Think

That means:
clear intent
shared values
trust in execution
accountability for outcomes

We believe leadership is proven under pressure, not in ideal conditions. Ownership sharpens judgment. Family is not a side consideration—it is a stakeholder in long-term decisions.

Grace matters, because no one executes perfectly.
Accountability matters, because responsibility is real.

Both are required to build something that lasts.

Our Background

We are both retired Army officers and attorneys by trade, which shapes how we approach judgment, risk, and responsibility. Legal training reinforces disciplined thinking, clarity of language, and respect for boundaries—qualities that matter when decisions carry lasting impact.

We are also business owners and operators. We understand ownership not as an abstract concept, but as lived experience—capital at risk, people affected, and outcomes that cannot be undone.

Our work reflects that combination: structured thinking, practical experience, and long-term perspective.

Legal services are provided only through separate entities and under written engagement agreements.

Our Work

We work with people who carry responsibility. Sometimes that responsibility involves leading others. Sometimes it involves capital, assets, or long-term commitments. Often it involves building alongside a spouse or partner while raising a family and managing competing demands. Our work is not therapy. We don’t offer shortcuts or prescriptions. We help people think clearly enough to decide well—especially when the mission is complex and the consequences are real.

Who This is For

Our work resonates with people who:

lead organizations, businesses, or families

own or are acquiring real assets

are building alongside a spouse or partner

value long-term outcomes over short-term optics

understand that clarity requires discipline

If you are looking for inspiration, this may not fit.
If you are carrying responsibility and want to build well, it might.

Next Step

If our approach aligns with how you operate and what you’re building, the next step is a conversation.