Chris Combado is a Federal Business Development Representative at O2X, where he draws on his military leadership and human performance experience to help expand O2X’s partnerships with federal agencies and tactical organizations. Having worked both within the military and directly alongside tactical populations, Chris brings a firsthand understanding of the demands placed on service members and the human performance resources that support readiness, resilience, and mission success.

Chris graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and served eight years as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy. His assignments included serving aboard the USS Mobile Bay as a Strike Officer and Navigation Officer, completing an overseas tour in Bahrain with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, and serving as the Tomahawk Weapon System Fleet Training Officer at Tactical Training Group Pacific in San Diego. Following his naval service, Chris earned his Master’s degree in Applied Physiology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Prior to transitioning into his current role, he served as an O2X On-Site Human Performance Specialist supporting the U.S. Army Reserve’s 81st Readiness Division, providing strength and conditioning support focused on Soldier readiness, performance, resilience, and injury risk reduction.

Chris and his wife live in Temecula, California. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, camping, hunting, and playing golf.