Casey Holliday, CEO and Founder of Battle Tested Security, is a visionary entrepreneur committed to positively impacting the military community. He founded Battle Tested Security to help veterans transition successfully from active service, assisting thousands in the process. Casey has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless hours to various veteran nonprofit organizations, including Irreverent Warriors, Semper Fi Fund, Mission 22, VIB Network, Barracks Legend Foundation, and Wounded Warrior Project. Through his company, he has also contributed over $100,000 to individual Marine Corps unit ball funds and has been honored as a guest of honor for his efforts.
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They say it takes a tribe, and that couldn’t be truer. When someone says “my” success, I correct them: it’s “our” success. I’m blessed with an incredible support system. My wife Chelsea, the string to my balloon. She met me at rock bottom, lifted me up, and became a stepmother to my two kids. Our daughter Jayden(17) is a hard-working, determined future veterinarian. Our son Chase(16) is athletic, intelligent, and driven. We have since welcomed two more children: Cade(4), and Claira(2). My family is my reason for everything. My brother Cody has stood by me every step of the way. We came from a tough childhood, “two kids from a trailer park, defying the odds.” He’s now the Executive VP and partner at Battle Tested. My two mentors, friend Stephen Simmons, who’s been there since I was a 22yo Marine, and John Corso, a former CEO who taught me business leadership. At the inception of Battle Tested, John was one of my first calls—his impact has been immeasurable. Success doesn’t happen alone. It takes a
After growing up with a relentless work ethic and overcoming challenges that many will never face, Casey founded Battle Tested Security in 2016 to build camaraderie through event security work. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the company to close, Casey didn’t quit. Instead, he went to graduate school to study finance and business, determined to come back stronger. After 18 months, Casey relaunched Battle Tested Security with a powerful new mission: to help veterans transition successfully into civilian life. Since then, the company has rapidly expanded to 11 regional markets covering 41 states, built a team of over 1,500 veterans, and created a dedicated Military Affairs Division to provide comprehensive support for the veteran community. In just over three years, Battle Tested has grown from $0 to $13 million in revenue, all while employing veterans to staff some of the biggest events in the world—from NFL games and NASCAR races to major concerts and festivals across the U.S. No one
