Bryon Kroger

Bryon Kroger has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Bryon is currently the Founder & CEO of Rise8, a position they have held since April 2019. Prior to that, they worked at Section 31 as a Digital Transformation Coach from December 2019 to September 2021.

In their earlier career, Bryon served in the United States Air Force, where they held various roles. Bryon was the Co-Founder & COO of Kessel Run from April 2017 to June 2019. Before that, they worked as a Program Manager for Targeting & GEOINT Modernization from June 2016 to April 2017. Bryon also served as the Branch Chief of Combat Assessments from February 2015 to June 2016 and as the Chief of Task Force Targeting Operations from October 2014 to February 2015.

Bryon's other roles in the Air Force include Branch Chief of Current Operations from October 2013 to October 2014, Chief of Targets/Tactical Assessments Team from November 2011 to October 2013, Deputy Chief of Analysis, Correlation, and Fusion Team from November 2010 to November 2011, and Intelligence Officer Trainee from July 2009 to November 2010.

Overall, Bryon Kroger brings a wealth of experience in leadership, digital transformation, and military operations to their current role at Rise8.

Bryon Kroger obtained a Bachelor of Science and Arts degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BMB) and Philosophy from Cornell College, which they attended from 2005 to 2009. Following this, in 2009, they attended the United States Air Force Officer Training School. In 2009-2010, they further pursued their education by attending the United States Air Force 14N Intelligence Officer Course. In 2010, Bryon completed the United States Air Force Air and Space Basic Course. In 2011, they attended two training programs, namely the Air and Space Operations Center Intelligence Formal Training Unit and the United States Air Force Combat Targeting Course, without earning any specific degrees. Additionally, Bryon Kroger obtained a certification in Scaling Up Master Business Course from the Growth Institute in April 2022.