Major General Karl Horst retired from the U.S. Army in 2013 after 40 years of service. He then entered the automobile industry, first as a leadership trainer and later leading a major automaker and dealership. He now lectures on leadership and leading change, and founded a consulting firm to help businesses engage employees. Karl received numerous military awards and decorations and has a bachelor's degree from West Point, a master's from Shippensburg University, and attended the U.S. Army War College and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. He resides in Tampa, Florida with his wife of 34 years.