About Dr. Mike Rathbun
A career built on service and strategy.
The title on the résumé matters less than the responsibility behind it. Mike brings the same steadiness to a hard business decision that he brought to service: know the mission, know the team, and keep moving.
The through line
Earn trust.
Create momentum.
Mike is a U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, investor, and Founder & CEO of DuraVault Capital. His work centers on acquiring and growing government-contracting companies in construction-related sectors through disciplined operations and long-term thinking.
After more than two decades of leadership experience, he has seen that resilience is not a slogan. It is the habit of preparing well, telling the truth early, and giving capable people room to do their best work.
That is the perspective he brings to every partnership, boardroom, and speaking engagement.
A working timeline
01 / Service
The Air Force years built a foundation of discipline, composure, and responsibility. Mike served with a Top Secret clearance, which expired in 2012.
02 / Leadership
More than 20 years of leading people and navigating complex decisions sharpened a practical, human approach to growth.
03 / Ownership
DuraVault Capital is the current mission: build a durable platform for veteran-led operations and the companies they serve.