Brigadier General Jim Boots Demarest was a distinguished graduate of the Fighter Weapons School Top Gun program, and served in Desert Storm. Following a break in service to attend Cornell Law School and work as an attorney and professional speaker, Boots returned to military service in the Florida Air National Guard as a JAG. General Demarest was promoted into a leadership position as chief of staff and deputy commanding general, and is a sought-after speaker on topics including leadership and execution improvement.