Kirk Lippold

Kirk Lippold is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in military operations, leadership, and education. Currently serving as the President of Lippold Strategies LLC and an inspirational speaker with Keppler Speakers, Lippold is also an author known for the definitive historical account "Front Burner - Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole." With a strong background in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer from 1981 to 2007, Lippold has held various significant positions, including Adjunct Professor at the United States Naval Academy and Senior Vice President for Military Policy and Strategic Development at Phillip Stutts & Company, Inc. Lippold's educational qualifications include a Master’s in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from the United States Naval Academy.