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GET TO KNOW GRIFFIN BRAND

Griffin Brand is an entrepreneur, investor, and former Army Ranger. He graduated from Davidson College, where he played football, before spending more than eight years on active duty in the U.S. Army, including service in Europe and later in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving the military, Griffin transitioned into private equity, first as Director of Investor Relations for Wellings Capital and then as Vice President of Corporate Development at HighGround Restoration Group, a private equity–backed company focused on acquiring and scaling damage restoration businesses across the United States.

Driven by the pursuit of personal excellence and a desire to help others grow, Griffin co-founded the Veteran Ventures Podcast, which shares the stories of veterans who have successfully transitioned into business and entrepreneurship. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, discipline, and building a life aligned with purpose. Based in North Carolina, he and his family spend their time traveling, staying active outdoors, and investing in experiences that matter.

A BRIEF HISTORY

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VP of Corporate Development

2023 - Present

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Director of Investor Relations

2022 - 2023

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Assistant Professor of Military Science

2021 - 2023

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75th Ranger Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade

2015 - 2023

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RECENT PROJECTS

A few things I've been working on

BRING YOUR OWN PENCIL BOOK

Bill Walsh's Playbook for Winning at Anything

​From West Coast Offense to
World-Class Leadership

Bill Walsh didn’t just build a dynasty, he built a system for excellence.

Bring Your Own Pencil reveals how that system works.

Through vivid stories from football, business, and special operations, Dan Casey and Griffin Brand show how Walsh’s blueprint can help anyone lead, build, and win.

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OUR MORNING WALK BOOK

"Our Morning Walk" was written to provide hope and encouragement to those facing difficult situations. When our son was born, we faced colic, acid reflux, unexpected hospital stays, and several other challenges that made our first year of parenthood tougher than expected. To give Mom a few extra hours of sleep after being up throughout the night, I began spending time with our son in the early mornings.

During this new morning routine, we started going on daily walks along the river path by our home. These walks quickly turned into some of the most special memories and bonding moments as we watched the sunrise and observed all the animals together.

I hope this book can offer a bit of hope and encouragement to others experiencing difficult situations. Maybe through something as simple as a daily morning walk outside, broken or difficult circumstances can turn into something beautiful.

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VETERAN VENTURES PODCAST

Too often as members of the military, we are surrounded by those who chose to "stay in". This podcast serves as an introduction for transitioning service members to learn more about what options are out there. The Veteran Ventures podcast serves to provide insights on how to approach the transition process and useful roadmaps from successful individuals who are making waves in their next ventures and have successfully navigated the transitioning process.

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LISTEN NOW

FEATURED ON

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2025

Military Appreciation Bowl Week (High School All-American Football Game)

2025

Davidson College ROTC (2025) - featured here

2025

7 Eagle Group

2025

Veterans Future Foundation

PODCASTS

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GRIFFIN'S MILITARY SERVICE

Griffin served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 2015 to 2023. His experience ranged from maneuvering tanks on the dusty trails of Fort Benning, GA, to advising senior leaders at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during his final deployment. Much of his service was spent in airborne and special operations units, with several years stationed in Europe working alongside NATO partners. He concluded his Army career by teaching and mentoring future officers as an Assistant Professor of Military Science with the Georgia Tech ROTC program.

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