The Red Letter Leadership Team
Jordan Ames
CEO/Founder and Leadership Coach
Jordan is a proven leader, manager, and executive advisor in the infantry and special operations communities. He is a member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team as a coach, speaker, and trainer. He also serves voluntarily as a project manager for a mission in Uganda to counter the effects of human trafficking.
Jordan retired from the US Marine Corps after 21 years of active service, of which 15 of those years he served in official leadership roles. He can frame the problem, analyze possible solutions, develop a plan, and execute the plan to accomplish strategic results. He can direct, lead, and supervise a team of top performers against complex problems in an austere, stressful environment. He has consulted with seven different foreign military organizations in six different countries to improve their operational readiness and strengthen their partnership with the United States with definitive results.
Jordan’s career is highlighted by his prestigious service as a presidential security guard assigned to the Presidential Retreat, Camp David and his service in the Marine Corps’ most elite units as a Force Reconnaissance Marine, Marine Special Operator, and Special Operations Officer (Marine Raider) where he served as a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT) Commander. Jordan was the first enlisted Marine Special Operator (now known as Critical Skills Operators) to become an officer and return to the Marine Raider community as a Special Operations Officer. In addition to training and advising foreign forces, he also conducted direct-action (DA) raids against enemy targets and numerous special reconnaissance (SR) missions in hostile environments. As a special operator, Jordan was a qualified Marine combatant diver, military freefall parachutist, and helicopter rope suspension training (HRST) master. In all his high-risk training, combat missions, and partnerships with foreign military units, Jordan has leaned on his faith through his relationship with Christ to guide and direct his leadership, relationships, and the day-to-day uncertainty that comes from operating in austere and hostile environments.
Jordan is married to his beautiful wife, Sarah, and they have seven children: Sammy (23), Benji (22), Joseph (20), Crystal, (18), Brea (16), Amanda (15), and Natalie (7). He holds a BA in History from Penn State University and an MA in History from Millersville University.
Ben Hunter
Chief Development Officer and Leadership Coach
Ben Hunter is an accomplished professional with a remarkable background in military service and leadership coaching. With over 23 years of experience, including more than 10 years with Special Operations in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as the Chief Development Officer and Leadership Coach at Red Letter Leadership.
Throughout his military career, Ben has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to his country. Having deployed to combat 14 different times, he has gained invaluable experience in high-pressure and challenging environments. Notably, Ben has had the privilege of working with esteemed organizations such as the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and Samaritan's Purse, further expanding his skill set and knowledge base. Ben's leadership journey spans across various positions of increasing responsibility. From platoon leader to company executive officer, company commander, brigade planner, battalion executive officer, brigade operations officer, and secretary of the general staff, he has consistently showcased his exceptional leadership abilities and strategic mindset.
In addition to his extensive military experience, Ben has pursued advanced education to further enhance his skills. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Troy University, a Master's degree from Duke University, and a Master's degree from the Command and General Staff College. Ben has also been recognized for his academic achievements as a General Downing Scholar at the West Point Combating Terrorism Center and as a Carlucci Fellow in Security Studies at Duke University. As the Chief Development Officer at Red Letter Leadership, Ben leverages his diverse background and extensive leadership experience to guide and support individuals and organizations in their journey towards growth and success. His unique blend of military expertise, strategic thinking, and coaching skills enables him to empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential. With his unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership abilities, and passion for development, Ben Hunter is a valuable asset to Red Letter Leadership and a trusted resource for those seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Ben finds fulfillment in his family life. He shares his life with Lori Hunter from Birmingham, AL, and together they are proud parents to three daughters: Addie (20), Lilli (17), and Cami (15).
Eric "Spaz" Albright
Chief Training Officer and Leadership Coach
A Pennsylvania native and active-duty Marine Corps officer, Lieutenant Colonel Eric D. “Spaz” Albright has spent the last 20 years in a variety of leadership roles. As a military aviator, flying the Marine Corps’ Harrier attack jet, with more than 250 combat missions encompassing 400 combat flight hours, Eric has led Marines both in a deployed environment and in garrison. Whether in charge of a 200-Marine maintenance department or head of Operations for a 250-Marine squadron, he has a myriad of experience in planning and leading organizational change across a broad range of military activities.
As an executive officer of a Marine Corps recruiting station, Eric helped lead a team that covered 50,000 square miles of geographic area that encompassed a broad array of activities. In addition, he conducted leadership seminars for athletic teams and faculties at both the collegiate and high school levels. Most recently, Eric served as the Chief Instructor (Dean of Students and Associate Dean of Faculty) at Expeditionary Warfare School, part of Marine Corps University. Since 1921, Expeditionary Warfare School has been the preeminent leadership and planning school for company grade Marine officers.
Currently, Eric serves as the executive officer of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, managing all military and civilian personnel in support of the Presidential airlift mission and Marine Helicopter Squadron One. In his off-duty time over the last two years, Eric has served in an elder-type role as the Evangelization Team Lead at Choice Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA, one of four “E-Team” leaders within the church. Eric currently holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies from Marshall University and a Bachelor’s degree in both Criminal Justice and Communications from Juniata College.
