Dr. Samuel Hayes, Jr. is distinguished as a strategic designer by ministry, military, business, and academic leaders. 

His decades of experience includes assignments in 12 different countries across three continents as a military officer and businessman, scholar, and minister, prepared him to develop the next generation of strategic leaders to advance the kingdom.

He is the Founder and President of Samuel Hayes Ministries, Inc. and leads a marriage ministry with his wife, Dr. Andrea Hayes. He is an international best-selling author, and his books distill insights on relational leadership, global networks, design thinking, marriage, and strategy. 

Dr. Hayes and his family reside in North Carolina.