Ramón "CZ" Colón-López
Ramón “CZ” Colón-López is a retired U.S. Air Force senior enlisted leader and one of the most respected voices in the joint force.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he served 33 years in uniform and culminated his career as the 4th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)—the highest enlisted position in the United States Armed Forces.
Throughout a career defined by special operations experience and joint leadership at the highest levels, CZ became known for championing readiness, mentorship, and taking care of the people behind the mission.
CZ was also key in helping Military Metal Art recognize the deeper meaning behind what we craft: our work isn’t just metal on a wall—it represents culture and identity within the unit. The emblems, badges, and symbols we forge in steel reinforce belonging, mission pride, and the heritage that unites teams across generations.
Today, CZ continues to lead through his work as a leadership consultant and keynote speaker, and as the author of Carnivore Leadership: Taking Charge Instead of Taking Shit. He also serves in advisory and nonprofit roles, supporting organizations that invest in military families, leadership development, and the veteran community.
As a Military Metal Art brand ambassador, CZ represents the same values we build into every piece—service, sacrifice, resilience, and legacy. His leadership and life story stand as a reminder that the strongest symbols aren’t just worn… they’re earned.
Mike Sarraille
Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, former Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper, and a respected authority on leadership, culture, and building high-performing teams.
With 20 years of Special Operations experience, including time supporting elite missions and teams inside the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) community, Mike learned firsthand what excellence looks like when failure isn’t an option. That same mindset now fuels his work helping organizations build stronger people, sharper standards, and cultures that consistently deliver under pressure.
Mike is the founder of Talent War Group, a talent advisory and executive search firm focused on identifying and developing high-performing leaders. He is also a best-selling author, including The Talent War and The Everyday Warrior, and is widely recognized as a keynote speaker on leadership, organizational culture, and performance.
As a Military Metal Art brand ambassador, Mike represents what our work stands for—identity, heritage, and the standard a team chooses to live by. Because culture isn’t a slogan… it’s what people are willing to uphold when it matters most.
Rob Abernethy
Rob Abernethy is an Army veteran and senior enlisted leader known for championing the strength, standards, and professional growth of America’s enlisted force.
Over the course of his career, Rob served in elite formations and rose to the highest levels of enlisted leadership—including serving as the Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and later as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. European Command (USEUCOM). In those roles, he helped shape readiness, discipline, and leadership culture across organizations where performance and trust are everything.
Today, Rob continues serving Soldiers and leaders through his work with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), supporting programs that strengthen NCO development and reinforce the foundation of the force.
As a Military Metal Art brand ambassador, Rob represents what our work stands for—identity, standards, and legacy—because culture isn’t something you claim… it’s something you live and pass forward.
Merrick Design - Challenge Coins
Merrick Design is a premier challenge coin design company trusted by organizations across the military, government, and private sector. With 20+ years of experience, they specialize in creating custom coins that honor service, commemorate milestones, and capture the identity of the teams they represent.
What makes Merrick a perfect affiliate partner is alignment: they operate in the same space we do—culture and identity—but in a different format. Merrick delivers world-class challenge coins, while Military Metal Art focuses on large, statement-making wall pieces. Together, we give customers the best of both worlds: recognition you can carry, and legacy you can mount for everyone to see.
Boss Laser - CNC Laser
Boss Laser provides the cutting-edge equipment that helps bring our artwork to life. Their industrial-grade laser systems are built for precision, consistency, and speed, giving us the control we need to cut clean, accurate detail in every design.
At Military Metal Art, quality starts long before finishing work and final assembly—it starts at the cut. Boss Laser plays a critical role in our production process, helping us transform raw steel into sharp, mission-ready pieces that are built to last. Their focus on reliable performance and support makes them the kind of partner we trust inside our shop every single day.
ENGINEERED FOR INDUSTRY. TRUSTED BY MILITARY. POWERED BY US SOFTWARE.
SFC Beitz - YouTube
Spencer Beitz—known online as SFC Beitz—is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and military content creator who shares real-world insight into service, leadership, and Army life. His platform is built on authenticity: practical perspective, hard-earned lessons, and a genuine respect for the profession and the people who live it.
At Military Metal Art, we value partners who understand that identity isn’t just a logo—it’s earned through shared standards, shared hardship, and shared purpose. Spencer helps translate that world for service members, future Soldiers, and supporters alike, and we’re proud to align with voices who help strengthen the culture behind the uniform.
