protecting the behavioral health of those who protect us.

Russell Burnham, founder, is a 16-year veteran of the U.S. Army, a former Aeromedical Physician Assistant, a consultant for Medical Equation Inc., a veteran of the war in Afghanistan and served at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, caring for wounded service members during the height of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. He is also a first-line medical provider who treats Soldiers and first responders for common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD and stress.

Cody Flowers, founder, has over 18 years of experience developing cutting-edge software products. He has managed development efforts for Fortune 500 companies, large medical organizations and top-tier government projects. He earned an MBA from Texas Tech University and specializes in translating business needs into technical reality. He also holds the copyright for many software products that are designed to streamline complex processes into user-friendly experiences.

Michael Rainey, partner, holds an M.S. in engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in engineering management from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Systems Engineering (DSE) at the U.S. Military Academy and served as a research associate for the C4I Center at George Mason University prior to his current responsibilities as a Systems Engineering and Other Scientific and Technical Services consultant for Michael Rainey and Associates.

Dr. Marc Kruse, partner, is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and completed his clinical internship at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown Medical School and the Providence, Rhode Island Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The majority of Kruse’s clinical and research efforts are focused on working with firefighters, EMS providers and military veterans with particular emphasis on the assessment and treatment of the behavioral health conditions most commonly experienced by these trauma-exposed populations.

Dr. Rebecca Blood, contributor, is a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Army, currently serving as an active duty staff psychologist at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood. She is a licensed psychologist, specializing in aeromedical psychology and specialized testing and assessment cases. Dr. Blood frequently lectures on topics ranging from depression, PTSD, and suicide and has extensive experience overseas treating soldiers with behavioral health issues.