Our Team
Isaiah Navy
role: Team lead & Founder
After the events of September 11th 2001, Isaiah decided to do his part in protecting the American way of life. He enlisted in the Navy and spent his entire 9 year career on a SEAL Team. Deploying in support of the Global War On Terror (GWOT) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). After returning from his combat deployments he spent the remainder of his Naval service with the Navy Parachute Team (the Leapfrogs). When Isaiah separated from the Navy he co-founded the Patriot Parachute Team in an effort to inspire the next generation to do amazing things. Passionate about business and aviation, he is also a pilot.
matt Air force
role: Team lead, Pilot
Matt is retired from the Air Force, having started and ended his career at the USAF Academy with the Air Force Parachute Team, the Wings of Blue. After graduating, he initially served four years as a Combat Control Team/Special Tactics Officer (STO) before attending pilot training and going on to fly the F-15C Eagle, F-4 Phantom, Global Express, and Twin Otter. He now flies for a major airline.
Eric FIREFIGHTER
role: jumper, cameraman
Eric S currently works as a full-time firefighter. His first jump was on his 18th birthday and was a civilian skydive instructor by the time he was 20. After a brief time in corporate accounting he returned to skydiving and worked as a civilian contractor at the Navy FreeFall school in San Diego, CA for 8 years. His commitment to his community eventually led him on a path to the fire service and in 2020 was accepted to become a professional firefighter. Eric is a fully qualified instructor, videographer, and FAA certified Senior Parachute rigger.
Eppie Navy
Role: Jumper, Pyro expert
Eppie an active duty NAVY Senior Chief. He entered the NAVY in July of 2002 and became Military Free Fall qualified in 2004. He was a member of the NAVY parachute team from 2010 to 2013 and has acquired over 3500 total jumps.
Chad Mil Contractor
ROLe: JUMPER, Public Relations
Chad has been involved with the Navy Special Warfare training program for nearly a decade. In addition, Chad has had the privilege of working with the US Marines, Air Force PJ’s, British & Swedish Special Force Units, and Navy EOD. Human flight has been in Chad’s veins since birth. He comes from a spirited lineage of pilots who have shared the freedom of flight and ingrained a deep respect for the sky. This drive to ascend has manifested itself into a love of skydiving and a passion to share this dream with others.
Larry Navy
Role: Jumper
A graduate of the Naval Academy, Larry served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years during multiple combat deployments as an officer in charge of a SEAL platoon. A serial entrepreneur, Larry continues to redefine what it means to lead from the front.
Gie Police
Role: Ground Crew, Medic
Gie worked in various capacities in public safety for 13 years. He started as a cadet at Columbia Heights Fire Department at the age of 14, and later served there as paid-on call for 5 years. Additionally he worked as a 911 & Critical Care EMT for Allina EMS for 8 years, and was a Minneapolis Police Officer. He briefly served in the US Navy before being medically separated in boot camp.
CHUCKY Navy
ROLE: JUMPER
Chucky is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois, born in the Netherlands and bred for success. He trained to be a multi-purpose canine for the SEAL Teams, but due to his working nature and excessive drive, he failed to adapt to kennel life. This cut his military career short but transitioned into his new role as a service dog, family protector, the perfect canine tandem partner.