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Chris "Elroy" Stricklin

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Vice-President, Board of Directors at Alabama Veteran
📍 Chelsea, Alabama, United States

Chris Stricklin is the President of Dunn University, a combat-proven retired senior military leader, and a bestselling author. Leveraging his experience leading large-scale organizations, he now focuses on workforce development and strategic leadership. People who have worked with him often describe him as visionary, engaging, and inspirational.

Outside of his corporate roles, Chris is deeply committed to his community. He serves as the Vice-President on the Board of Directors for Alabama Veteran, an organization dedicated to helping veterans find purpose after their service. He is also a member of St Catherines Episcopal Church.

Unique fact: Chris survived being ejected from an F-16 fighter jet at 300mph, an experience he now shares in his motivational talks.

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Current Role
Vice-President, Board of Directors
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chelsea, Alabama, United States
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Leadership & Mentorship
As a retired senior military leader and current university president, his career is built on developing leaders. He has authored books and speaks on bringing military mentorship to business.
Veteran Advocacy
He is the Vice-President of the board for Alabama Veteran, an organization that provides resources and guidance to veterans to help them transition to civilian life.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Vice-President, Board of Directors
Alabama Veteran
5-2023 - 4-2025
Board Member
Dovetail Landing
10-2022
Member
St Catherine's Episcopal Church
1-2022
Director
The Shelby County Chamber
1-2022 - 9-2023
Co-Chair, Workforce Committee
National Asphalt Pavement Association
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Education
12-2024 - 3-2025
Certificate
The Wharton School
2020 - 2020
Certificate
Harvard Business School
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