Stuart Scheller

Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller was born in Illinois and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in accounting, he also holds a master’s degree from the Marine Corps University.

He joined the Marines in January 2005 and became an infantry officer. He then completed five deployments—receiving a Bronze Star, Army Commendation with V for Valor, three Meritorious Service Medals, and three Navy Commendation Service Medals.

He has held numerous leadership positions, including Company Commander, Operations Officer, and Battalion Commander.

Scheller resigned from the Marine Corps at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after witnessing a poorly planned and executed Afghanistan withdrawal.