Richie Ortmann

MBA2 in the Full-Time Program at Michigan Ross. Currently gaining venture capital experience with Context Ventures and recently partnered with Rocket Companies on a consulting project focused on customer engagement strategy.

Previously served 13 years as a U.S. Army Officer with leadership roles as an Apache Helicopter Pilot, Air Mission Commander, and senior instructor in the Department of Physical Education at West Point. Led complex aviation and multinational operations across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Europe.

Former JUCO baseball player with graduate and undergraduate degrees from Texas A&M and Michigan State. Commercial pilot, bodybuilding gold medalist, six-time marathon finisher, and youth sports coach. I’ve served as a Certified Master Teacher, hold a CSCS certification, train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and was honored with inclusion in the Order of Saint Michael for excellence in Army Aviation. Cleared Top Secret / SCI. Outside of work, I’m a proud partner to a professional vocalist — and yes, I have both a Weimaraner and a tarantula at home.

Grateful for the experiences behind me — and focused on building a high-impact business career where leadership under pressure, mission-driven execution, community building, and strategic insight matter.