Contact

VMax Group

VMax Group is Robert "Cujo" Teschner's elite implementation team. They are former fighter pilots, Weapons School instructors, and special operations leaders executing strategic initiatives to build Top Gun-level leaders.

Learn More

Where Strategy Meets Elite Instruction

VMax Group delivers world-class leadership training that transforms organizations, building cohesive teams grounded in the proven principles of Top Gun schools.

Think of it this way: Robert "Cujo" Teschner develops the strategy, and VMax Group executes the mission.

We are a premier leadership development team for organizations that demand the best. Our instructors are drawn from the Air Force Fighter Weapons School and Navy Top Gun programs, and they deliver award-winning training that creates high-performing leaders.

By teaching the foundational principles of teamwork and leadership from the world’s top military programs, VMax Group ensures your teams operate at their absolute best.

Solutions

VMax Group offers elite leadership training, workshops, keynotes, and coaching based on Top Gun principles.

Top Gun Teamwork

Learn more

Leadership Workshops

Learn more

Consulting & Coaching

Learn more

Keynotes

Learn more

Why Top Gun Principles Work in Business

Clarity

In combat, ambiguity kills. The same is true in business. Top Gun trainers teaches leaders to communicate with precision, set clear standards, and eliminate confusion. When everyone knows the mission, execution becomes seamless.

Trust

Fighter pilots trust each other with their lives. This level of trust comes from rigorous training, transparent communication, and consistent accountability. We help teams build that same unshakeable trust.

Ownership

In the cockpit, there's no passing the buck. Every pilot owns their performance and their mistakes. We instill a culture where every team member takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.

Repeatability

Top Gun doesn't produce one-off heroes. It produces repeatable excellence. Through debriefs, checklists, and standard operating procedures, we help organizations systematize success so it's not dependent on any single person.

Our Team

Battle-tested leaders who've trained the best. Now they're here to train your team.

Robert “Cujo” Teschner

Founder & CEO

Former F-15C/F-22 pilot and USAF Fighter Weapons School Instructor with 30+ years of leadership experience.

View bio →

Luke “PSYCH” Layman

Chief Strategy Officer

Strategic advisor with experience in military planning and business transformation.

View bio →

Robert “Shark” Garland

Keynote Speaker & Workshop Leader

Operations expert ensuring flawless execution of every VMax engagement.

View bio →

Brian “Stickit” Emme

Workshop Leader & Presenter

Former U.S. Navy Captain with over 25 years of hands-on leadership experience in High-Reliability Organization.

View bio →

Logan “8 BLOC” Ridley

Workshop Leader & Presenter

Operations expert ensuring flawless execution of every VMax engagement.

View bio →

Tammy “G.” Barlette

Keynote Speaker & Mindset Coach

Former Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot with over 20 years of service in the United States Air Force.

View bio →

Meet the whole team

Client Testimonials

The Top Gun Teamwork program delivers winning results, developing strong teams understanding that loyalty, integrity, trust, and accountability lead to success. Learn how Top Gun Teamwork leads to transformational results.