Nicholas Jonathon Downing is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy (Bachelor of Science, Military History), Regis University (Master of Business Administration), and Cornell University (Certificate in Executive Leadership). A combat veteran, Nick served with the 13th ASOS (USAF Special Warfare), commanded the 101st Airborne Division’s Joint MRT in Afghanistan, and deployed with CENTCOM to the Persian Gulf before completing his military service as a reservist assigned to NORAD/NORTHCOM. He is now employed by Lockheed Martin as chief internal auditor for space operations. Happily married and a proud father of four beautiful children, Nick calls Colorado home and enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, and biblical studies. A lifelong martial artist with black belts in Taekwondo and Karate, Nick currently trains in Muay Thai kickboxing and Israeli Krav Maga, though his days as an active competitor are long behind him.