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Chris Klaftenegger

Commander · DISC type D
Board Member, Special Operations Association of America at Special Operation Association of America (SOAA)
📍 Reno, Nevada, United States

Chris Klaftenegger is the CEO of Onyx Industries, a defense technology firm. His leadership is shaped by over 16 years in U. S. Special Operations, serving as a Navy Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) and an Air Force Pararescueman (PJ). He is also a certified paramedic and an inventor.

Chris is deeply committed to the veteran community, serving on the board of the Special Operations Association of America and as a Peer Ambassador for VETS, an organization focused on veteran well-being. He co-hosts the "Data First" podcast, which analyzes treatments for challenges faced by military operators.

He holds patents for an "Inflatable Aerial Delivery Container" and a "Tandem Payload Ballast System. "

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Board Member, Special Operations Association of America
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Very Quick
Strong-Willed
Decisive

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Defense Technology
As CEO of Onyx Industries, he leads the development of advanced defense technologies, including unmanned systems and modular remote weapon systems to support military operators.
Veteran Well-being
Serves on the board of the Special Operations Association of America and as an ambassador for VETS, demonstrating a passion for veteran healing, growth, and community support.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Board Member, Special Operations Association of America
Special Operation Association of America (SOAA)
12-2024
Podcaster
Data First Podcast
7-2024
Peer Ambassador
VETS, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, Inc
6-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Onyx Industries
11-2023
Founder
GGB Industries LLC
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1-2005 - 2014
Pararescueman
USAF Pararescue
2009 - 2009
Advanced Rescue Swimmer
US Coast Guard Advanced Rescue Swimmer Course
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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