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Published January 24, 2022 · 30:26

Helping The Brave - Zack Knight

Guest: Zack Knight

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  • Business and career
  • Service stories
  • Community and nonprofits

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Zack Knight started his leadership journey working in the metro-Atlanta area as a police officer and SWAT Operator. After seven years serving his local community, he transitioned to the role of an Infantry Leader in the U.S. Army and continued to serve during a combat deployment to Afghanistan and locally with the Georgia National Guard. In between time away with the military, Zack has been able to build six businesses ranging from a security consulting firm, a domestic violence awareness non-profit, to an international dance competition he and his business partner grew to over 150 countries in the first year of operation.

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