CHRIS TEDESCO

USMC VETERAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chris Tedesco, founder and CEO of 1109 Bravo, is a Service Disabled U.S. Marine Corps Veteran with over 25 years experience as an athletic trainer. A passionate innovator, Tedesco has a deep understanding of human and skill-based training and movement. He enjoys helping people reach beyond their goals and expectations – whether it’s a soldier who lost his leg during deployment, a high-level athlete, a 750-pound man or a child whose movement is limited by cerebral palsy. To Tedesco, it’s a sense of duty to serve others.                                                                                                                                                                                                               

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Executive leader with deep experience in sales and marketing. Successfully built revenue by creating successful marketing campaigns, building brand awareness and image, and leveraging influencer market on a world-leading brand. A highly effective leader that can handle the most delicate relationships with diplomacy. Unique ability to build trust which enables effectiveness in the most challenging situations and as a result built a reputation for turnaround on the most critical projects. Results-oriented with a 25-year proven track record in establishing a successful presence in new and mature markets. Identifies and capitalizes on growth opportunities to improve global profits and market share.

DR. MARK HARRIS

USMC (RET)

VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Before coming to 1109 Bravo, Dr. Harris was the High Point Dean at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) for six years. Before GTCC, Dr. Harris served at Guilford County Schools (GCS) for 17 years as a high school Marine JROTC instructor and head coach (cross country, swimming, and baseball), a high school assistant principal, an elementary principal, and a middle school principal. Dr. Harris also spent 23 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a First Sergeant. During his career, he served in the infantry as a Scout Sniper and in Force Reconnaissance and Bn Recon Units. He participated in combat operations in Liberia, Kuwait, and Iraq and combined operations and drug interdiction in South America. He also spent ten years as an instructor in adult military education and served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Amphibious Reconnaissance Course in Coronado, CA. Mark brings a deep understanding of education and research to 1109 Bravo and can easily navigate education systems in the military and civilian settings.