OUR TEAM
Christine Quinn Antal
FOUNDER
Christine served as National Security Legal Advisor at U.S. Army Europe (2015-2021) for Ukraine, Georgia, security assistance and cooperation matters, and primary legal advisor to the Strategic Plans Directorate.
Prior to focusing on Europe, Christine spent 10 years as both JAG Officer and Civilian Legal Advisor at Fort Bragg, North Carolina focused on international law, sensitive and complex national security plans, and directly advising the 3-star commander.
She has served as Military Fellows Program Manager and Research Associate in National Security Policy for the Council on Foreign Relations. Christine is the CEO and founder of Task Force Antal and a founding partner of 13 Lines.
Mark Antal
FOUNDER
Mark is a former Tier One Operator and special operations professional with over 30 years of experience in no-fail direct action missions, including 12 years with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force).
Since his retirement in 2015, Mark has provided risk and crisis management services, counterterrorism consulting and training, and extraction and exfil services to private clients, corporations, federal, state, and local governments in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Caribbean region.
Mark is active in New York City regional veterans’ groups, founder of Task Force Antal and the Security Director and Training Team Lead for 13 Lines.
John Steinbaugh
FOUNDER
John is a 25-year veteran of Army Special Operations, 15 of which were with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (Delta Force). Between 2001-2012 John served 14 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and has deployed in nonpermissive environments across the world in support of national security missions.
He holds several patents for hemorrhage control devices and is well known in the trauma research and Combat Casualty Care community.
He currently sits on the board of the Special Operations Medical Association and runs a non-profit helping wounded veterans.
Oliver Koppany
eXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Oliver is an experienced attorney with a remarkable dedication to both international humanitarian causes and legal support for veterans and their families who have served in special operations. He established the largest international network of attorneys to assist Ukrainian refugees at the outbreak of the war, demonstrating his commitment to having a global impact.
Oliver specializes in assisting businesses with international operations, particularly in the fields of technology, life sciences, and real estate. He is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of organizations in Hungary, guiding acquisition teams in M&A projects and establishing Hungarian operations. He also represents foreign interests in Hungary and Europe and works closely with foreign governments.
Oliver’s extensive legal expertise is an asset to TFA’s daily international operations. His participation demonstrates his dedication to using his legal expertise to promote positive global change.
