Alex Neill spent a decade in the United States Marine Corps and most recently worked as a Critical Skills Operator at the Marine Special Operations Command.

He currently serves as Treasurer for Talons Reach Foundation and works at a financial technology company in Layton, Utah, where he resides with his wife and two children.

Raised in Thousand Oaks, California, and spending his high school years in Syracuse, Utah, he joined the Marine Corps at the age of 19. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines upon completion of boot camp and the School of Infantry. Twice deployed, he graduated from multiple sniper schools and became a Scout Sniper Team Leader.

He finished his time at Marines Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California by conducting evaluations of sniper platoons at the 5th Marine Regiment.

In 2015, Alex attended Assessment and Selection (A&S) for the Marine Special Operations Command to become a Marine Raider and completed the required baseline training. Upon selection, he was assigned to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Hotel Company, Team 2, where he served as an Element Member and Assistant Element Leader.

Alex is passionate about giving back to his community and being of service to others throughout their journey of healing and recovery.