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At 3OE, our founders and advisors share a passion for building trust, bridging divides, and creating solutions that endure. 

Established in 2017

Founded in 2017 by U.S. Army Veterans who served together at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, 3OE was created with a shared interest to fill a critical gap: highly skilled governance advisors with real-world civilian expertise. 
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Since then we’ve built a diverse network of professionals—from city planners and economists to public health administrators and rule-of-law specialists all dedicated to advancing stability and reducing risk.
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We believe poor governance fuels instability and conflict. By anticipating second- and third-order effects, 3OE strengthens institutions, reduces risk, and builds lasting peace.

Our Values

3OE exists to connect people, ideas, and institutions where gaps once stood. We are committed to building relationships that outlast any single mission—because only through trust and collaboration can enduring stability take hold.

Our Advantage
SBA/SDVOSB-certified - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Top Secret/SCI  - (TSSCI) cleared staff
Contracting vehicles -  SOCOM SOF Core Support IDIQ, OASIS Small Business Pool 1, SWMS-B, GSA
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Our Principals and Advisors

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Douglas Hurst
Chief Executive Officer, Founder
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Security Cooperation and Diplomacy Strategist | Military Analyst | Colonel, USA, Retired | Civil Affairs Officer | TS/SCI 
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John McElligott
Co-Founder, Advisor
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Foreign Policy Advisor | Civil Affairs Officer | Operations | Project Management | Government Affairs | Certified in Public Health | TS/SCI
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David San Clemente
​Sr. Advisor
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S-10 Consulting, CEO | Strategist |Major General, USAF, Retired | TS/SCI
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William S. Mandrick, Ph.D.
​Advisor
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Subject Matter Expert | Applied Ontology | Colonel, USA, Retired | TS/SCI
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Rob Wood
​Advisor
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Entrepreneur | Strategist | Author | Leadership

Looking Ahead

From governance advising to workforce solutions, logistics, and contractor life support, we deliver integrated capabilities that keep missions compliant, resilient, and focused on results. By combining strategy with execution, we enable partners to achieve lasting impact in some of the world’s most complex environments.

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