Leaders

Mick Haydak is a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army Officer with more than 35 years of operational experience, project management, strategic planning, and defense consulting. Over the course of his distinguished career, Mick has supported critical national security initiatives through both military service and civilian leadership, including more than 15 years advising the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

As a senior consultant and advisor for top defense firms such as ARMA, a General Dynamics Company, and CACI-WGI Inc., Mick has led complex programs and strategic initiatives across USSOCOM and its components. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with deep expertise in defense operations, leadership development, organizational strategy, and human resources management. His work has consistently focused on aligning mission objectives with strategic outcomes to deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

Mick is also a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Rhonda, have three adult children—Brittiney (27), Max (26), and Michael (25)—and recently welcomed their first grandchild, a beautiful granddaughter named Blair. Mick’s life and career are grounded in service, leadership, and a passion for advancing the goals of the teams and missions he supports.