About Mike

Mike served as an Army Airborne Infantry Ranger from 2007 to 2010, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan and graduating from Army Ranger School. After that, he became a Special Forces Medical Sergeant (Green Beret), serving from 2010 to 2018 with additional deployments to Afghanistan and Africa. His advanced training includes SERE School (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape), Military Free Fall (HALO), Advanced Special Operations Techniques Level II, and the Special Operations Combat Medic Course — experiences that shaped both his technical skills and calm under pressure.

Beyond his military background, he has been a lifelong instructor and mentor, with a deep passion for teaching practical skills that build true confidence. Whether leading soldiers overseas or now guiding kids, teens, and adults here at home, he has always believed that the greatest strength comes from preparation, teamwork, and the ability to stay steady when it matters most. Through The Foundry, he is excited to share these lessons and help others discover what they’re capable of and forge a mindset that lasts far beyond the field.