ABOUT YOUR GUEST: JEFF SCHIEFELBEIN IS THE CHIEF CULTURE OFFICER AT 5, A NATIONAL ENERGY CONSULTING FIRM. Jeff Schiefelbein has worked in the deregulated energy space since 2004 and serves as the Chief Culture Officer for 5 where he oversees sales, marketing, and recruiting. Jeff has a proven track record of innovation and leadership through his involvement in company start-ups, technology development, personal coaching, and strategic management. Before 5, Jeff served as the Vice President of Sales at First Choice Power. Jeff has also been nationally recognized for the creation and implementation of CARPOOL at Texas A&M University, the nation’s most successful college safe-ride program to reduce drunk driving. For his work on CARPOOL, Jeff was featured on ABC’s Volunteers Across America and has won numerous awards, including the National Daily Point of Light Award and the Texas Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Jeff has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. He is the President of the Board for The Highlands School in Irving, Texas, and a trustee for The Catholic Foundation in Dallas. He is also a motivational speaker and the host of a monthly Catholic radio show on the Guadalupe Radio Network. Jeff lives in Irving, Texas with his wife and five kids. His wife, Amanda, is pregnant with their 6th child. Congrats Jeff and Amanda! The best was to get in contact with Jeff is through e-mail, jeff.schiefelbein@energyby5.com. Jeff is also active on LinkedIn and loves connecting with people.
ABOUT YOUR BRO-HOSTS: Ryan Chartrand is a former police officer having served 18 years between two municipalities in Massachusetts. He left the profession to pursue bigger goals, dreams, and opportunities, after losing his passion for policing due to several different factors. Ryan now works as a financial advisor, working with police officers and other first responders to identify and create solutions to their biggest financial challenges. His passion is to help police officers reduce as many stressors as possible, create a life they love living, and become the best versions of themselves, be it in the policing profession, or moving on to the private sector or entrepreneurship. You can connect with Ryan across multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Linkedin, and on Instagram @financially.fit.cop. Reach out to Ryan via text at (508)415-3411 or email, rchartrand13@gmail.com. Chad M. Bruckner spent 13 years in Law Enforcement in multiple roles such as Detective, Undercover Officer, Patrolman and Patrol Leader. Chad is also a trained volunteer with the local Critical Incident Stress Management team. Chad served 8 years in the U.S. Army Infantry and supervised over 300 combat missions in Iraq. Chad is a husband and father of 3 kids. Chad is governed by Core Values and dedicated to a life of serving others. Chad has one purpose with this show: to connect with people in a meaningful way and help people survive and thrive. Chad staunchly believes in a 360-degree approach to life...having balance in our professional and personal lives allows us to truly flourish. Connect with Chad on Twitter (@ChadBruckner), LinkedIn (Chad M. Bruckner), e-mail at detbruck@gmail.com or text him at (484) 680-7095.
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DISCLAIMER: Chad Bruckner and Ryan Chartrand are co-hosts of this show and retired Law Enforcement Officers. They are advocates for mental health. Chad has been trained in various mental health related topics and is a certified peer support officer. However, Chad and Ryan are not a licensed clinicians or medical health professionals.
