Stead

About Stead

As CEO of HoneyDo and the Nation App, I oversee the strategic direction and operations of a company powering a growing suite of software products used by hundreds of thousands of users nationwide. Our platforms support a wide range of customers—from enterprise teams to frontline leaders—across the restaurant and service industries, helping them simplify operations, enhance team performance, and deliver measurable results.With over 20 years of leadership experience—including combat aviation, executive management, and business consulting—I bring a mission-driven approach to building products and teams that perform under pressure. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research from the U.S. Air Force Academy, an MBA from Auburn University, and an active Secret Security Clearance from the Department of Defense. I also serve as a Project Consultant with Forrest Street Partners, advising clients on operations, finance, and scalable growth.My career began as an Instructor Pilot and Reserve Officer in the U.S. Air Force, where I had the honor of training hundreds of pilots and was named Company Grade Officer of the Year. That experience shaped my leadership style—one focused on clarity, execution, and building trust across every level of an organization.At HoneyDo, we lead multiple high-impact projects, each developed in close collaboration with our customers. We’re passionate about solving real-world problems with tools that are intuitive, scalable, and purpose-built to serve the people who rely on them every day.

Experience

1. Project Consultant

   Forrest Street Partners

   Sep 2022 — Present

Education

• Auburn University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2012 — 2015

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Operations Research

  2004 — 2008