An Army Combat Veteran (Combat Engineer), Matt has trained at prominent shooting schools across the U.S., completed Salvo Security Group’s Instructor Development course, is a sponsored competition shooter, and serves as Contractor and a firearms instructor for an OGA (Other Government Agency).
In addition to his government work, Matt has experience in executive protection and currently serves as Director of Operations for Salvo Security Group. He teaches tactics, active shooter response training, and advanced firearms instruction for both government and private-sector clients.
Matt is also the owner and Lead Survival Instructor at American Survival Co. He is an Herbal Medic and has trained extensively in Wilderness Medicine. He has tested his skills in some of the world’s most unforgiving environments—from the Ozarks, to swamps, jungles, mountains, and deserts.
He is the Co-Host of the hit Netflix series Snowflake Mountain and starred on Discovery Channel’s Bushcraft Build-Off. He has also served as an Expert Survival Consultant for TLC, Disney, Discovery Channel, and Netflix, as well as for multiple publications.
Matt teaches students both domestically and internationally, blending his real-world operational experience with survival, medicine, and tactical training.
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Risk Management Consulting
Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management
Commissioned School Security Officer Training
Commissioned Security Officer Training
Security Team Training
Executive Protection, Travel & Route Planning, Vehicle Escort, & Body Guards
Customized Training
