Brian Heatherman, President, SHARKMAN SIX LLC, LtCol USMC Retired

During his service with the U.S. Marines, Brian primarily served with Marine Infantry Units. Enlisting in 1992, Brian began his journey as an 0352 Tow Missile Gunner in the 4th Tank Battalion, Amarillo, Texas. Upon graduating from Texas Tech University in 1995, Brian was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and began his career as a Marine Infantry Officer.

Brian served on and off US Navy ships in multiple global locations with the 22nd and 31st Marine Expeditionary Units, 1st Marine Division, Special Operations Command Korea, and Marine Corps Security Forces Bahrain. As a Marine Captain with the Thundering Third (BOTC!), one of the proudest moments in his career, Brian had the honor to command both Headquarters and Service Company (as SharkmanSix) in the initial throws of OIF.IIB and Company L (the Lima Warriors), a reinforced rifle company of nearly 300 Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Airman during the Battle of Fallujah, November 2004.

Retiring from the Marines in 2019, Brian began his career in the Defense Industry as the Business Development Director for Secure Network Systems at Viasat Incorporated, where he led the development of tactical communications equipment and tactical encryption appliances.

In September 2023, Brian was again honored to be asked to serve as President of the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines Association, which has a mission to continue connecting V31 veterans, promote wellness, and support the active-duty Marines and Sailors of the Thundering Third.

In 2024, Brian accepted the position of Vice President for Business Development and Sales for Videosoft Global, North America, leading the advancement of patented compression software technology.

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Brian lives in Carlsbad, California, with his wife and two children.