Brett Hatter

Brett Hatter is a proven leader, systems thinker, and mission-driven changemaker who has spent his career at the intersection of elite training, operational excellence, and purposeful service. A United States Marine Corps veteran with nearly a decade of service, Brett deployed across seven countries, including Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, building the leadership instincts, tactical precision, and people-first mindset that now fuel his most important mission yet: ending veteran and first responder suicide.

Since September 2024, Brett has served as Director of Operations at OPFOB, fostering peer engagement, outdoor recreational connection, and a sense of purpose for those who have given everything in service to others. For Brett, this is not just a professional role; it is a personal calling rooted in the belief that every hero deserves a life of
meaning beyond the uniform.

Alongside his work at OPFOB, Brett continues to serve as a Training and Systems Specialist with Conflict Kinetics Corporation, a relationship spanning nearly seven years across some of the most demanding training environments in the country. From developing the Marine Corps-wide Advanced Small Arms Lethality Trainer (ASALT) program, to serving as Site Lead Instructor for the 1/75th Ranger Battalion, to leading law enforcement training portfolios as
Associate Director of LE Programs, Brett has consistently elevated the performance of those who protect and defend — training over 8,000 Marines, Sailors, and special operators through methods that integrate cutting-edge sports science with tactical discipline.

The foundation of Brett's impact was forged in the U.S Marine Corps, where he served as a Team Leader, Primary Marksmanship Instructor, Formal Schools Instructor, CAAT Section Leader, Chief Armory Custodian, and Company Operations Chief. He trained and certified over 3,000 personnel with a 98% qualification rating, certified 120 Marine Primary Marksmanship Instructors, and managed accountability for more than $14 million in military assets; all with zero loss. These experiences didn't just build a skilled operator; they shaped a leader who understands what it takes to develop people under pressure.

At OPFOB, Brett channels every lesson learned — on the range, in the field, and in the boardroom — into advocacy, alliance-building, and action. His vision is clear: to position OPFOB as a national leader in veteran initiatives, amplify the voice of those who served, and drive meaningful change at the highest levels to combat the crisis of veteran suicide and restore quality of life to America's heroes.