SGM (Ret.) Andrew “Andy” Wilson
President & Chief Executive Officer
Andrew “Andy” Wilson is a decorated combat veteran and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with 20 years of distinguished service in special operations. He spent five years with the 3rd Special Forces Group and 14 years in a Tier 1 Special Mission Unit, where he led high-impact missions and developed strategic capabilities under the most demanding conditions.
Following his retirement in 2009, Andy channeled his leadership and mission-driven mindset into entrepreneurship. He founded and acquired multiple successful businesses and, in 2013, launched his second defense contracting firm, Quiet Professionals, LLC. Under his leadership, Quiet Professionals has grown into a nationally recognized player in the defense and intelligence sector. In 2024, he brought on McNally Capital as a private equity partner to drive large-business transformation through organic and inorganic growth.
As Founder and CEO, Andy is dedicated to positioning the Greater Tampa Bay Area as a global hub for defense innovation and technology. He is a member of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay and the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF), contributing to both regional growth and international dialogue.
A lifelong innovator, Andy holds a U.S. utility patent (2006) for advanced navigation technology. In 2022, he served as Executive Producer for 115 Grains, a full-length feature film tackling PTSD in the law enforcement community.
Philanthropy remains central to Andy’s mission. He proudly serves as an Ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and as a board member for The Grey Bull Rescue Foundation and The Grey Bull Rescue Group, which support veterans and rescue operations for citizens in crisis.
Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in business and information technology. Originally from Cumberland, Maine, he now lives in Florida with his wife Cindy, where they enjoy time with their three children and three grandchildren. His life reflects unwavering service, bold innovation, and a deep commitment to making a difference—in business, in community, and around the world.
