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Board of Directors
President & Co-Founder- Joseph Vulpis
Secretary of the Board - Bradley Clifford
President & Co-Founder- Joseph Vulpis
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.
Co-Founder - Matthew Novellino
Secretary of the Board - Bradley Clifford
President & Co-Founder- Joseph Vulpis
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.
Vice President - Michael Droubay
Secretary of the Board - Bradley Clifford
Secretary of the Board - Bradley Clifford
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.
Secretary of the Board - Bradley Clifford
Secretary of the Board - Bradley Clifford
Secretary of the Board - Bradley Clifford
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.
Director - Greg Merrell
Director - Carter Portillo
Director - Greg Merrell
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.
Director - John Avery
Director - Carter Portillo
Director - Greg Merrell
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.
Director - Andrew Rigel
Director - Carter Portillo
Director - Carter Portillo
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.
Director - Carter Portillo
Director - Carter Portillo
Director - Carter Portillo
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!
Director - Adam Macaluso
Director - Adam Macaluso
Director - Adam Macaluso
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.
Director - Mike Tasman
Director - Adam Macaluso
Director - Adam Macaluso
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.
Click Here for his detailed bio!
Director - Joshua Keyes
Director - Adam Macaluso
Director - Joshua Keyes
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).
Kyle Reich
Director - Adam Macaluso
Director - Joshua Keyes
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.
Dr. Jena Casas
Gabrielle Woodruff
Dr. Jena Casas
Dr. Jena Casas is a licensed Clinical and Police and Public Safety Psychologist. She is a native Nevadan and owns and operates a private practice in the state, specializing in providing education, consultation, trainings, and mental health services to first responders, their families, and their organizations. She holds a master’s degree i
Dr. Jena Casas is a licensed Clinical and Police and Public Safety Psychologist. She is a native Nevadan and owns and operates a private practice in the state, specializing in providing education, consultation, trainings, and mental health services to first responders, their families, and their organizations. She holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, is certified as an emergency responder and public safety clinician
Open Position!
Gabrielle Woodruff
Dr. Jena Casas
If you're interested in applying to hold a position on our Board of Directors, email us at: nrrieducation@gmail.com
Molly McCollum
Gabrielle Woodruff
Gabrielle Woodruff
Molly served in the US Marines and is our Government Contractor Coordinator.
Gabrielle Woodruff
Gabrielle Woodruff
Gabrielle Woodruff
Gabrielle is our Director of Marketing.