Biography
Kolten Knipp is a senior at The University of Texas at Tyler, majoring in economics with a minor in history. Before attending UT Tyler, Knipp served for five years in the Marine Corps as a team leader on the Recapture Tactics Team and a squad leader in 3/7 Kilo Guns. While serving in the Marine Corps, he earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his efforts and contributions as a team leader, during which he was personally responsible for and maintained perfect accountability of $1.2 million in weapons, gear, and equipment. After graduation, he aims to return to public service by pursuing a career with the FBI or the U.S. Marshals Service.