Matthew Currin, Founder Convene Air

About Matthew Currin

Founder of Convene AIR | Leadership Strategist | Former Marine Corps Aviator | Speaker & Trainer

Dynamic aviation and business professional with over 30 years of combined experience in military aviation, emergency medical services, and entrepreneurial ventures. Accomplished leader with deep expertise in program development, risk and resource management, crew resource management, and collaborative learning platforms. Founder and CEO of Convene Communities, an innovative collaborative training and experiential learning platform used across industries including healthcare, energy, education, and business coaching.

Matthew Currin is the founder and visionary behind Convene AIR, a collaborative learning platform born from a lifetime of high-stakes decision-making, operational leadership, and a deep belief in the power of shared experience.

From combat zones to boardrooms, from aviation mishaps to enterprise growth, Matthew has spent his career translating lived experience into actionable insights. His dynamic approach to training and leadership development has inspired thousands—helping individuals and organizations alike navigate complexity through better decision-making, communication, and connection.

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Speaker, Coach, and Advocate for Human-Centered Learning

Today, Matthew is a sought-after public speaker and trainer, known for his authentic storytelling, practical leadership insights, and ability to connect across industries. His message resonates from C-suites to startups: real leadership starts with understanding people, learning from mistakes, and creating space where teams thrive through collaboration—not isolation.

He also hosts the Convene AIR Podcast, interviewing leaders and professionals who use shared experience to make meaningful impact in their industries and communities.

Areas of Expertise

  • Aviation Leadership & Operations
  • Business Development & Consulting
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
  • Strategic & Tactical Planning
  • Experiential & Scenario-Based Learning
  • Digital Learning Platforms
  • Risk Management & Safety Training
  • Military-to-Corporate Transition Training

Professional Experience

Founder & CEO – Convene Communities / Convene AIR / Convene Training, LLC
Winston-Salem, NC | 2010 – Present

  • Created and scaled the Convene Communities platform, an online B2C collaborative learning ecosystem.
  • Developed Convene AIR: a B2B white-labeled digital business solution offering LMS, CRM, AI integration, document and project management, and community engagement.
  • Secured B2B contracts with clients including PG&E, ABSI, Boeing, and multiple healthcare systems.
  • Led training initiatives for first responders, construction, medical professionals, and military organizations.
  • Designed experiential learning modules rooted in adult learning theory and peer collaboration.

Corporate Helicopter and Jet Pilot – Penske Jet, Inc.
April 2017 – Present

  • Serve as lead helicopter pilot for Team Penske NASCAR, supporting executive and driver transport.
  • Flies the G280 and G150 in support of corporate interests

Helicopter EMS Pilot – Air Methods
Feb 2012 – Mar 2017

  • Executed over 650 safe patient transport missions across the U.S.
  • Integrated with local EMS teams to provide high-stakes, time-sensitive air medical services.

Director of Risk & Resource Management – Organizational Strategies, Inc.
Arlington, VA | 2007 – 2011

  • Led $28M government CRM training contract for Marine Corps aviation.
  • Developed 15 course modules and two basic instructor programs for USAF and USMC.
  • Delivered high-level classroom and scenario-based training to U.S. and allied aircrews.

United States Marine Corps
1994 – 2007

  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor | V-22 Pilot | CH-46E Pilot
  • Hand-selected to serve on TF-58 mission planning staff with Gen. Mattis for the 2001 insertion into Afghanistan.
  • Board selected as one of the first fleet pilots for the V-22 Osprey program. 
  • Served in leadership roles from squadron maintenance officer to standardization officer.
  • Conducted combat operations in Kosovo, Vieques, and Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Developed transformational CRM and aviation safety programs across the rotary-wing fleet.

Education & Credentials

  • M.A. in Human Services Counseling – Liberty University, 2018
  • B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Communications – University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1994

Certifications and Training

  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (2000)
  • Naval Aviation Flight School – Naval Aviator Wings (1997)
  • Crew Resource Management Model Management School (1999)
  • North Carolina State University – Communications Instructor Certificate
  • The Basic School | Amphibious Warfare School | Command and Staff College

Key projects and Initiatives

  • Creator of the "12 Seconds Changed Everything" leadership book and speaking tour
  • Designer of Convene Coaching Program for B2B/B2C platforms
  • Developer of veteran support and mental wellness programs through Convene

Public Speaking and Thought Leadership

  • Podcast Host: Professional Dad Podcast
  • Keynote Speaker: Leadership, Decision-Making, PTSD/Moral Injury, Team Building
  • Military and Business Conferences: Crew Resource Management, Tactical Planning

Professional Affiliations

  • International Association of Medical Transport Communication Specialists
  • Marine Corps Aviation Association
  • Business Coaching and Entrepreneurial Networks

Personal Mission

Matthew’s leadership philosophy is rooted in respect, service, and storytelling. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Tisha, and have three older children—Brayden, Meghan, and Laney—who continue to inspire his mission to lead, teach, and elevate others.