Burlap and cloth bags filled with cocoa beans, each with a metal scoop, labeled as "From Our Bean to Chocolate Bar, Homemade."

From Spine to the Coffee Bean.

For more than 15 years, we have successfully cultivated and established a robust global medical network specializing in complex spine and brain surgeries specifically designed to support special forces, various government groups, and dedicated private down range operators.

Now, as we embark on our new & exciting coffee business, the same esteemed neurosurgeons & talented professionals I once collaborated with before, have now joyfully joined us in this venture.

“Just a personal note from me to you, you know who you are!”

What we all accomplished together was nothing short of a miraculous achievement, a remarkable feat that we managed to replicate time and time again with unwavering determination and tireless effort.

A very special and heartfelt thanks goes out to the amazing teams and individuals at: (UBNS) University of Buffalo Neurosurgery, (JI) Jacobs Institute Buffalo NY, ownership of the Buffalo Sables, Buffalo Bills, NY Rangers, (MSG) Madison Square Garden, (NHL), Dallas Stars (NHL), Boston Bruins (NHL), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL). Additionally, we extend our gratitude to the Shaner Group (Marriott), Boston General, Pat LaFontaine NHL Hall OF Fame, Tony Danza, Joe Mantegna, (UPMC) Pittsburgh Medical, Catholic Health Buffalo, Highmark Pittsburg Medical, Hershey Medical Pennsylvania, Beth Israel Boston, (UCSD) University of California, San Diego Medical, LA Hola (Scripps) Medical, Langley, Palm Beach Florida Medical, (DARPA), Jupiter Florida Medical.

With so much behind the scenes & support from incredible array of individuals from the White House, Pentagon, VA Officials, DHA, Capital Hill leaders, Congress & Senate, Congressional hill Staff, FORSCOM, SOCOM, AFRICOM, MEDCOM, JSOC, DEVGRU, as well as countless unnamed Military Command leadership.

Because of all of you, so many brave soldiers are back on the field fighting for our freedoms, & have their lives & families Back.

Thank you!

Coffees

  • A man in a black suit with a yellow tie holds a smartphone while standing on a red carpet outdoors. People in military uniforms and civilians are visible in the background near a building and flags.

    Mike Sformo CEO Mission Creep Coffee, (R) Founder OBB. (Vet) US NAVY Disabled Veteran, San Diego Naval Base, Point Loma, Submarine Base, Eastern Shore MD.

    President of Mission Creep Coffee LLC, former CEO and founder of a medical pipeline for complex spine and cranial surgeries for special forces, government agencies, and private operators. Our global network spanned from Buffalo to San Diego, including AFRICOM, SOCOM, and FORSOCM. Collaborated with NHL, NFL owners, U.S. Congress, VA, Pentagon, and defense contractors. MCC@MissionCreepCoffee.com LinkedIn US Navy Disabled Veteran

  • Man in a suit and glasses smiling in a portrait

    Kenneth V. Snyder, Associate Professor of neurosurgery (UBNS) University of Buffalo Neurosurgery , Buffalo, NY

    Dr. Ken Snyder is Associate Professor of neurosurgery who joined UBNS in 2011 after completing his fellowship training in endovascular neurosurgery with UB Neurosurgery and spent 6 months as a research fellow at the Barrow Neurological Institute under Dr. Robert Spetzler.

  • A man in a military uniform sitting in front of NATO and German flags.

    General Badia, NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander. Germany, Virgina.

    NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, On July 7th, 2022, General Badia was appointed as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. After finishing school, he joined the German Air Force as a cadet in 1984 to become a jet-pilot and officer. Trained in the US between 1986 and 1987 his first assignment led him to Fighter Wing 71 “Richthofen”.

  • A person in a suit and tie smiling in front of an American flag.

    (F) Honorable Steve Stivers, US General (N.G) Ohio.

    President and CEO. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohia. President and CEO, Stivers works with legislators, business leaders and government officials every day on issues affecting Ohio Chamber member companies. Congressional District from 2011 until May 16, 2021.

  • Man with glasses wearing a white shirt and red tie, neutral background.

    Waseem Aziz,Consultant Neurosurgeon. Hybrid Cerebrovascular, Skull Base, Spine Neurosurgeon.Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC.

  • Smiling man in a white coat with a blue shirt and striped tie against a soft-focus background.

    Timothy Witham (F) Flight Surgeon, Air Force. Maryland.

    Dr. Timothy Witham is a professor of neurological surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His interests include the surgical treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, including instrumented fusion  procedures.

  • Doctor in white coat standing in a medical room with imaging equipment.

    Eugene Batelli, Diabetic limb salvage & trauma. Florida.

    Dr. Eugene Batelli is a podiatrist in Naples, FL. Dr. Batelli received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in NewYork. Dr. Batelli completed a two year surgical residency at PBI Regional Medical Center in New Jersey where he received extensive training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery with emphasis on diabetic limb salvage and trauma.

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    Bernardo Pillot, INTERPOL, Assistant Director, Singapore Southeast Asia

    Assistant Director of Cybercrime Operations and Threat Management at INTERPOL, 25 years of experience in leading complex and high-profile investigations across multiple countries and regions. Provide investigative support and capacity building to 196 member countries. I have spearheaded several strategic initiatives that have resulted in increased cooperation, efficiency, and impact in cybercrime investigations. For example, I established a cybercrime project for 49 African countries, leading to simulated exercises on cyber threats and freezing $30M+ in stolen cryptocurrency. I also transformed human trafficking investigative methodology by employing advanced technology and partnering with an NGO, creating a national model and increasing prosecutions by 5000%. (ISC)² Candidate, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and TRM Crypto Fundamentals Certification (TRM- CFC), proficient in Spanish and English

  • Man in a suit with glasses and a beard standing against a gray background

    Dr Brett Schlifka, (F) MAJ US ARMY, Neurosurgery, Florida.

    (Former) 207th Head and Neck Team at Balad Military Hospital in Iraq. Dr. Brett Schlifka, spent six months at Balad Military Hospital in Iraq as a neurosurgeon with the U.S. Army. Dr. Schlifka is board certified and specializes in brain, spine and trauma surgery. When Dr. Brett Schlifka arrived in Iraq, the Intensive Care Unit where he would be stationed was filled with Iraqi children who had been shot.

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    Putz Pascal, Deputy Military Representative (LUX) at NATO & National Military Representative at SHAPE.Luxembourg

    Having been the Aide de Camp to HRH the Grand-Duchesse, I have a certain understanding of the codes of conduct governing. Tactical level Operations and various assignments in Multinational and International Political-Strategic environments. Fluent in English, French and German, I have been trained and educated in the Saint-Cyr Military Academy (FR 93-96) and the Ecole Royale Militaire (BE 2012-13).

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    Brian Tullius, MD, MA,Research Medical Director for Pediatric Cellular Therapy at AdventHealth. (F) Navy Flight Surgeon, LT Commander. Florida

    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and an additional fellowship in BMT/Cell Therapies with experience designing clinical trials in adoptive NK cell therapies. Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapies BMT and Cellular Therapy Fellowship, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapies

  • Ansar Mahmood, President British Trauma Society Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon American Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine Founder, Regen Academy & MISTT Course Board, Biological Knee Society Next-Gen Committee, ICRS. England UK.

    President of the British Trauma Society, I lead and represent a multidisciplinary network of professionals dedicated to improving the care of trauma patients in the UK. With over 20 years of experience in orthopaedic trauma surgery, I have a specialist interest in sports medicine and regenerative medicine, and I use my expertise to educate and advise clinicians, industry, and the National Health Service on the latest innovations and best practices in these fields.

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    Michael Bernacchi (R) 2 Star Submarine Admiral (RADM USN) Integrating space and cyber operations. North Carolina.

    Commander Submarine Group 10 delivers combat ready forces in support of Combatant Commander mission requirements. The commander is responsible for leading and synchronizing efforts throughout “Team Kings Bay,” comprised of our subordinates (Submarine Squadrons 16 and 20 , Naval Submarine Support Center and Trident Refit Facility) and supporting (Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Trident Training Facility, Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion and the Maritime Force Protection Unit) commands involving over 9000 military and civilian personnel and billions of dollars in infrastructure and services.

  • Doctor in a white coat standing near an X-ray image

    Mazda Farshad, Medical Director, Surgeon-in-Chief, Professor and Chair of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery. Zürich

    Medical Director, Surgeon-in-Chief, and Chair of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery at Universitätsklinik Balgrist, I lead a team of highly skilled and dedicated surgeons, researchers, and staff who provide excellent patient care, education, and innovation in the field of musculoskeletal medicine. My core competencies include orthopedic, spine, and scoliosis surgery, clinical research, teaching, mentoring, and management. My mission is to enhance the quality of life and mobility of our patients, to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration among our team, and to advance the knowledge and practice of orthopedic and spine surgery. I am passionate about innovation, education, and patient-centered care, and I seek to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the field.

  • Abdenacer Timechbache, Neurosurgeon.

  • Daniel Walsh , Consultant Neurosurgeon | Visiting Clinical Senior Lecturer, King's College British Journal of Neurosurgery, London, England, United Kingdom.

    Specialties: Cerebral aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations of the brain and spinal cord, brain haemorrhage and stroke, spine surgery, Von Hippel-Lindau disease. Visiting Clinical Senior Lecturer, King's College London | Associate Editor (Vascular and Skullbase)- British Journal of Neurosurgery.

  • N Esene MD, MSc, PhD, MPH, Garoua III, North, Cameroon

    Global Neurosurgeon commited to the development of Strong Neurosurgical Systems in African and the World.

  • Dato’ Dr. Suresh Ramasamy, Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon ( Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery ) Elliquence Centre Of Excellence for Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery. Kedah, Malaysia

    Spine Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the medical practice industry. Skilled in Healthcare Consulting, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Medical Devices, and Spine. Strong healthcare services professional with a MS Orthopaedics focused in Orthopaedic Surgery from University Malaya.