our cadre

At Snake Eater Ranch, our training is led by an elite cadre of seasoned professionals, bringing unmatched expertise to every course. Our team includes both active duty and retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Berets, Air Force Pararescue (PJ) operators, and law enforcement officers. These instructors have honed their skills in some of the most demanding environments on earth. Their combined knowledge ensures every student receives authentic, battle tested instruction -designed to build competence, confidence, and resilience. Train with us. Train to perform.

Founder//justin

Justin's passion for performance began while playing sports in college and grew through personal study and real-world experience. Justin joined the U.S. Army in 2018, and served as an 18(B) Special Forces Weapons Sergeant with 5th SFG(A). During that time he had the opportunity to deploy to the Middle East and train extensivly in Special Reconnaissance, Urban Combat/CQB, Vehicle Mobility, and Sniper Operations.

Outside of training, Justin is a Husband, Father of three, and competes in Jui-Jitsu. His passion is pushing his limits and helping others to do the same.

Why "Snake Eater Ranch?"

During the Vietnam War Special Forces Green Berets earned the nickname "Snake Eater" because of their ability to live off the land with the locals, hunt, and eat whatever was available to consume, including snakes. This nickname reflects their adaptability, resourcefulness, and rugged survival skills essential for operating in remote and hostile environments.

Our goal with Snake Eater Ranch is to provide invaluable training to Civilians, Law Enforcement, and Military. By doing this we believe we will not only strengthen and build our local community, but have the opportunity to strengthen our nations soldiers through rigorous testing and data driven actionable feedback.