Chris Klaftenegger

Commander
DISC Type : D

Board Member, Special Operations Association of America at Special Operation Association of America (SOAA)

Reno, Nevada, United States

Overview

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. "

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Unmanned Systems
His company and social media highlight a focus on integrating their technology with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and advancing autonomous systems for defense applications.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

1-2005 - 2014
Pararescueman from USAF Pararescue
2009 - 2009
Advanced Rescue Swimmer from US Coast Guard Advanced Rescue Swimmer Course

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Chris

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