Joseph (Joey), one of our co-founders, has been a Mountain Guide & Mountain Rescue Instructor for many years. He works as a Government Contractor and expert in remote, wilderness, technical environments.
Matt, one of our co-founders, is a former US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and a Special Forces Green Beret with the 5 Battalion/19th Group. He's also worked as a Mountain Guide.
Bradley served in the US Navy on the USS Stockdale and the Naval Special Warfare Center as an LS. He spent his time as the HAZMAT Program Leadership as a Petty Officer Second Class.
Michael worked for 7 years as a Senior Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician. He's worked as a NR-EMT and has held various positions as an instructor in the US Navy.
Greg has been a Battalion Chief for Oklahoma City Fire Department for 21 years and is the Task Force Leader for OK-TF1/USAR. He is a former US Army Blackhawk UH-60 Pilot, Swiftwater Rescue Technician & a Safety Diver.
John served with the US Drug Administration (DEA) as a Special Agent for over 20 years. He's worked in the DEA's Special Operations Division and was an Instructor at the DEA Training Academy.
Andrew served in the US Army for 21 years. He retired from US Army Special Forces 1st Group (Green Berets) as a Weapons Sergeant and Multi-Purpose Canine Handler.
Senior Chief Portillo served in the US Navy as a SWCC for over 20 years, retiring soon. He's held various leadership roles in Naval Special Warfare including LCPO. Click Here for his detailed bio!
Lieutenant Colonel Macaluso served in the US Marines for 20 years, worked as a Special Agent with the Diplomatic Security NY and worked as a Detective in his local Police Department while serving with their Tactical Team and DEA Task Force.
24 years in the fire service industry, EMT, Rescue Technician, Water Rescue Technician, Land Search Technician, Hazmat Technician, Captain of the county
dive/rescue team (GASP) with ERDI training, US Diplomatic Executive Protection.
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Joshua Keyes honorably retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of distinguished
service. He began his career as a Crew Chief on the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber before
transitioning to the elite field of Pararescue (PJ).
As a U.S Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant, he has over a decade of combined military,
medical, and security leadership experience. Kyle served globally in high-risk, resource-constrained
environments, leading complex missions and providing advanced medical support to both U.S.
and partner force personnel.
Molly served in the US Marines and is our Government Contractor Coordinator.
Gabrielle is our Director of Marketing.
For more detailed information on our Board of Directors and staff, please visit the Detailed Bios page or Instructors page for information.
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