Martin Mongiello

Martin CJ Mongiello served in the US Navy with a 30-year retired certificate on three continents where he held a Top Secret clearance, Yankee White, SCI, Category II, and higher. He served with the Seabees, Blue Angels security, and Marine Corps FAST Company. Marti graduated from the US Department of Defense Police Academy first in his class and first in his class at the Starkey International Academy of Household Management. He served in the White House as a Chef and at the Camp David Resort and Conference Center (Executive Chef and GM) alongside the United States Secret Service, where he was awarded a Presidential Service Badge with serial number 14592, and two others. He is a historian publishing 14 books total and appearing on over 100 television shows worldwide for his thoughts and viewpoints including CNN, FOX, NBC, the TODAY Show, NHK Tokyo, BrusselsTV, Vitaya, PBS and in 164 newspapers. In 2023 he was awarded the New Jersey State Global War on Terrorism Medal having previously received the Distinguished Service Medal - the states highest award. In 2024, he was notified of the new United States Navy Arctic Service Medal for a 1999 expedition to the North Pole.

His approaches to excellence focus on a love of people, history, and most of his work is historical in fashion.