Subject Matter Experts & Speakers

At Silverback Safety & Training Solutions, Inc., we are privileged to have an Instructor cadre who brings decades of real-world experience to the training we offer to you. Our Instructors come in the form of SWAT/SRT Operators and Medics with years of leadership and experience from the military, law Enforcement, EMA, and FIE/EMS. Our medical director, who has ties with multiple government agencies, is simply top-notch and ensures that all the current TCCC/TECC info we pass to you is squared away.

These Instructors not only teach the courses, but most are currently serving in the positions they teach. Not so much a been there, done that” philosophy, but a “been there, and doing it NOW” approach.

At Silverback, we understand and agree that there is a certain amount of basic core knowledge that must be mastered. So don’t be surprised when we challenge your minds to truly grasp the “hows and whys” of what we will demand in your physical performance. We feel the bulk of the learning is captured through hands-on repetition with a little sensory overload tossed in where appropriate. We challenge you with multiple scenarios, help you define the problems, and guide you towards multiple solutions proven effective in the real world. Bad tactics often lead to the need for more medical intervention, which is why we combine the two in our training. We are heavy on both with SME’s teaching what they know best.

You won’t leave the training as Ninjas, SWAT Operators, or scholars, but you will leave with a much better understanding, confidence, and some new skills to make you better at your chosen craft.

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INSTRUCTORS

Chris H.

USMC Combat Veteran / CQB Instructor / Marksmanship Instructor / EP / Current SWAT / Narcotics Unit

Nadi G.

State Trooper x 25 Years / 19 Years SRT / SRT Lead Medic / Squad Leader / Drone Pilot

Bruce S.

South African Military / USMC Recon Corpsman / SWAT / Executive Protection / Current Army CID and SWAT Officer

John G.

Former Special Warfare Tech / LPO Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection / 31 Years LEO / 13 Years SRT / Current HNT / SORAT Instructor / OTOA Active Threat Response Trainer

Kerry M.

Army Veteran / Former Police Officer / Former FBI Violent Crimes Task Force / FBI SWAT Lead Medic / Executive Protection / 22 Years FBI Special Agent

Travis K.

22 Years LEO / OPOTA Subject Control / Defensive Driving Instructor / Firearms Instructor, Including Semi-Auto Pistol, Revolver, Rifle Carbine, and Shotgun

Evan W.

Navy Veteran / Security Reaction Force A & B / Drone Operator / Current Deputy

Dave K.

USMC / TECC Instructor / Current Firefighter and Paramedic

Tim M.

30 Years Firefighter / Tactical Medic / TECC Instructor

Don B.

30 Years State of Ohio Corrections / 14 Years Special Skills Program Administrator, Including Cell Extraction / Emergency Response Team / Lead Self-Defense Instructor

Seth M.

Air Force / SWAT Medic / TECC Instructor

Stacie C.

Paramedic / Corrections / TECC Instructor

Max M.

20 Years Combat Sports / Undefeated Pro MMA Fighter / NASAM Certified Trainer

Mark A.

MMA Fighter / Former #5 Ranked Lightweight in the U.S. / Former Regional Amateur Champion / Wrestling Coach / Crisis Prevention Intervention Specialist

Sean C.

Multiple Tournament-Winning Martial Artist / Years as a Competitive Swimmer / Division I Athlete / Competitive Weightlifter / Former World Record Holder for Bench Press: 605 lbs. at 180 lbs.

Troy L.

Owner of Silverback STS / Former FMF Corpsman with USMC Grunt Platoon / OTOA Conference Instructor / OPOTA SME Instructor / NTOA RTF Instructor / OTOA Active Threat Response Trainer / Firefighter / Tactical Medic / Current Lead SWAT Medic for 22+ Years / Inventor of the Barracuda Intruder Defense System and Protector II IFAK

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ADMIN

Shelley L.

Admin Boss / Emergency Room RN / TECC Instructor

Mike C.

Firefighter / Electrician / Mechanic / OP4