Alex Othmer is an O2X Lead Instructor and former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer with a background in special operations and private-sector security. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a degree in Nautical Science and a U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage License.

As a SEAL Officer, Alex led combat and clandestine operations around the world, managing multi-million-dollar resources and operating alongside U.S. embassies, foreign governments, and international partners in high-risk and non-permissive environments.

After transitioning from military service and motivated by his personal journey and commitment to mental health, Alex co-founded Guardian Revival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families.

Currently as the Director of U.S. Security for Gideon Risk Management, Alex oversees all U.S. based security operations for ultra-high-net-worth and high-profile individuals, families, and corporations.

Alex holds a master’s degree in Psychology from Penn State and is currently pursuing his EMBA at Cornell University.