Veteran Advocate
ANDREW PAUL
Veteran Advocate
ANDREW PAUL
ABOUT ANDREW
Andrew is a former Navy SEAL Officer and reservist with over 17 years of total service and now a leadership instructor with Echelon Front. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, he was commissioned in 2001 and graduated from SEAL training with Echelon Front Co-Founder, Leif Babin. He then made several combat deployments to Iraq both as the OIC of a Naval Special Warfare special boat team detachment and as the assistant platoon commander for Delta Platoon, Task Unit Bruiser in 2006 where he served alongside fellow leadership instructors Leif Babin, JP Dinnell, and TU Bruiser Commander, Jocko Willink.
Andrew experienced the lessons from the Battle of Ramadi firsthand and under the leadership and mentorship of both Leif and Jocko. He learned to lead men in combat operations against the enemy, employ the laws of combat, and how to lead both up and down the chain of command. In 2007, Andrew left active duty and transitioned to the business world where he built a successful mortgage business. His experience in business ranges from sales to operations and management for the last 13 years. Andrew brings unique experiences in both combat and business applications as they relate to the leadership principles of Extreme Ownership.
Andrew is the recipient of a Bronze Star Medal w/ “V”, an Army Commendation Medal w/ “V” and various other combat and meritorious awards.
SPEAKING & BUSINESS CONSULTING
Former Navy SEAL Andrew Paul has become an acclaimed speaker and leadership consultant with Echelon Front educating, training, mentoring, and empowering business leaders in the principle of Extreme Ownership. These principles, which were popularized in the book “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win,” co-authored by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, emphasize the importance of taking complete responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, as well as those of their team. Andrew Paul uses his personal experiences as a former Navy SEAL Officer to illustrate the importance of taking ownership and how it can be applied in a corporate setting. Andrew can help develop a culture of accountability, teamwork, and leadership in your company, ultimately leading to improved performance and success.
Mortgages & Real Estate
As a dedicated advocate for veterans and military families, I specialize in offering comprehensive education and support regarding the VA home loan benefit.
My mission is to empower my fellow Veterans with the knowledge and understanding they need to fully utilize this valuable entitlement.
Through personalized educational sessions, informative workshops, and one-on-one consultations, I guide veterans through the complexities of the VA home loan process. My focus is on ensuring that veterans and their families are well-informed about how to access and maximize their benefits, making informed decisions about their home-buying journey.
This page and the resources herein is about equipping our veterans with the tools and insights they need to navigate the path to homeownership, honoring their service with the support they deserve.