Colin Stark
President | Founder
LTC Colin A. Stark, the visionary founder and President of The Crux Firm, is driven by a profound commitment to serve his country. Currently serving in the U.S. military, Colin brings over two decades of distinguished service in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. His extensive military background inspired him to create a company dedicated to providing exceptional services that enhance the lives of our veterans and the broader community.
Colin’s professional journey began by enlisting in the Indiana Army National Guard. After completing two tours of active duty and deploying overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Infantry Platoon Leader, Colin set out to augment his military service with private sector experience.
This chapter of his career began when he was recruited by leading Silicon Valley firms, where he spent over a decade managing multimillion-dollar projects as a Senior Engineering Program Manager. Projects ranged from integrating Sarbanes Oxley compliance for a publicly traded company after going IPO to creating and managing a Project Management Organization (PMO) across all company departments. PMO activities consisted of project intake, budgeting, executing, and reporting on all organizational projects to ensure they aligned with the overarching company goals and mission.
Colin’s commitment to excellence has been recognized by the U.S. Army via a Bronze Star Medal, multiple Army Commendation Medals, multiple Army Achievement Medals, and a Combat Infantryman Badge. In the private sector, he has earned certificates in Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Professional (ACP), and Scaled Agile Scrum Master (SSM). Colin holds a Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Indiana University.
Outside of work, Colin is a devoted family man. He cherishes quality time with his wife and two boys. He enjoys spending his free time going on ski trips, playing the piano and remains active as a regular member of his local CrossFit gym.
As President of The Crux Firm, Colin leverages his diverse experiences to strengthen the government's capability to enhance the lives of all Americans. Through grit, service, and respect, he leads The Crux Firm in delivering outstanding services to customers, partners, and employees. The organizational goal of The Crux Firm is clear: to elevate your experience.
