We are honored to welcome Bryan Stern, combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, 9/11 first responder, and founder of Grey Bull Rescue, as the keynote speaker for this year’s Sheriffs Conference.

With more than 25 years of experience in Special Operations and intelligence, Stern specializes high-risk hostage rescue, and evacuation missions behind enemy lines. With advanced expertise in counterterrorism, counterproliferation, critical technology protection, and unconventional warfare, he has operated in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous environments. His work is recognized for precision, discretion, and success in cross-cultural, politically sensitive environments. 

In a world where leadership under pressure can mean the difference between life and death, Stern’s story is one of extraordinary courage, uncompromising resolve, and relentless service. This is a keynote you won’t want to miss — a powerful reminder that no one gets left behind and that effective leadership isn’t just practiced in calm waters, but forged in the heart of crisis.