JP Van Dyke

I started my adult life as an Officer in the U.S. Army, where I took my commission in Military Intelligence before earning my Ranger Tab and joining the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning. Those years shaped me more than I could have imagined. The Army taught me discipline, leadership, accountability, and how to perform under pressure — lessons that have guided every chapter of my life since.

After multiple tours and incredible assignments around the world, I eventually transitioned out of the military and, like many veterans, spent some time figuring out what came next. I stumbled for a while, searching for the same sense of purpose and mission I had in uniform. That search led me to entrepreneurship — and I’ve never looked back.

For over two decades now, I’ve built and led JAC Consulting, helping businesses grow through authentic marketing, clear strategy, and relentless follow-through. It’s been a wild, rewarding ride — filled with lessons, setbacks, victories, and growth. Along the way, I discovered that building a business, much like leading a fire team, is about trust, integrity and heart.

I was fortunate to be invited the very 1st month LinkedIn was launched. I was part of most all the programs and projects LinkedIn created as LinkedIn grew. I was a founding member of the LinkedIn advisory council. This is a group of season users that LinkedIn taps monthly for insights, betas, conferences and more to get an understanding of what LinkedIn users are experiencing. 

I have been a part of every beta program LinkedIn has launched. Of which just a handful of programs were actually put into use. This has given me a unique opportunity to see how LinkedIn works in ways most people have never had the chance to see. 

Being a father to two incredible sons, now 17 and 20, is one of life’s greatest honors. Watching them grow into strong, kind, and capable young men has been both humbling and inspiring. They embody integrity, curiosity, and a deep sense of purpose—true pillars of the world in the making. Every day, they remind me that the most meaningful legacy isn’t in what we achieve alone, but in the values we pass on and the lives we help shape. They’re not just great kids—they’re great human beings, and I couldn’t be prouder to call them my sons.

Looking back, I’m truly blessed. Every season — from the Army to entrepreneurship — has taught me something about resilience, service, and the power of showing up. Today, I bring those same values to my clients and my work: mission focus, empathy for people, and the drive to never quit until the job is done right.