The AOG Team

The Asymmetric Operations Group (AOG) is a network of networks consisting of retired members of the special operations, law enforcement, and intelligence communities integrated with medical, psychological, and social scientists to create a force for good in the world.  We leverage our exceptional backgrounds and experience to solve complex problems with a truly integrated approach that crosses global and tribal barriers. By linking our “sheep dogs” with researchers and academics, we created a Tribe who know, trust, and collaborate with one another in unprecedented ways. The re-integration of our Tribe and its vast, mature, and experienced viewpoint is vital to real progress and a stable future for our Nation and its people.

MICHAEL W. KICHMAN
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
MKichman@aog.vet

Michael W. Kichman is a Counter Terrorism, Special Technology, and Special Operations independent consultant. He is a retired Army Special Forces Officer and former Vice President at CACI. He is the former Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association’s (NDIA) Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict (SOLIC) Board where he worked closely with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) leadership and industry to support the Special Operations community. He is a recognized expert in asymmetric and irregular warfare as well as the integration of law enforcement and defense or special operations into a comprehensive interagency solution.

SARA GILLIAM
Executive Director
SGilliam@aog.vet

Dr. Sara Gilliam is a cognitive scientist specializing in event processing, trauma, mental health, psycholinguistics, and metric construction. She has worked in academic, government, hospital, and industry settings. Her passion is providing combat Veterans and their families with opportunities for mental, physical, and spiritual growth and healing. In addition to her work for AOG, Sara is in the process of becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC). Dr. Gilliam is a mother and the spouse of a retired U.S. Army Colonel who served 33 years as an armor officer with five combat deployments. She and her family share their experience with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury in an effort to break the stigma and help others find a path toward healing.

DOUGLAS R. WISNIOSKI
Executive Director
DWisnioski@aog.vet

Doug Wisnioski has amassed over 30 years of leadership, decision-making, management, and problem resolution skills gained in military/law enforcement special operations and security operations in 38 countries worldwide. He has led military special operations and federal law enforcement elements ranging in size from 12 to 500 personnel. Mr. Wisnioski is a retired U. S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Gulf War veteran, and served as a Special Forces Commander during Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. Previously, he served as the Federal Protective Service Police Area Commander in South Florida with responsibility for the physical security of over 150 Federal facilities and the planning and execution of the agency's Special Operations throughout the Southeast U.S.