About Us
OUR MISSION
Fieldcraft Survival's Mission is to expand your capabilities in the genre of survival. Our goal is to educate, train, and equip you to survive in the worst-case scenario. To accomplish our mission, we offer life-saving medical equipment, products built to enhance dependability, as well as training courses led by resident duty experts. Thank you for your interest and continued-support in Fieldcraft Survival!
Mike Hernandez — CEO
Mike Hernandez is a devoted husband of 17 years and proud father of four children. He has been with Fieldcraft since 2018 and now serves as the company’s CEO, leading with entrepreneurial experience, mission-driven focus, and a deep commitment to preparedness and self-reliance.
Before joining Fieldcraft, Michael spent 15 years in the behavioral health field as a behavioral health provider. His work was rooted in compassion, resilience, and a drive to help individuals and families overcome adversity - values that continue to shape his leadership approach today.
Whether guiding a team, raising a family, or mentoring others, Michael leads with integrity and a genuine desire to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Jon Park — CMO
Jonathan Park is the Chief Marketing Officer at Fieldcraft Survival. Before joining Fieldcraft, he served five years as a South Korean Navy SEAL and later transitioned into the media industry. He built and scaled media brands, directed content for industry-leading companies like Canon and Samsung, and played a key role in growing a dozen YouTube channels to 300,000+. His focus is on producing content that not only reflects the authenticity of Fieldcraft’s mission, but also earns trust — whether it’s through powerful storytelling, training, or strategic brand partnerships.
At Fieldcraft, Jonathan is helping define the next chapter of the brand through content that connects, informs, and inspires.
Matt Vandy — Instructor
Matt served as a full-time law enforcement officer for a municipality in the Denver-Metro region of Colorado for 14 years. He initially began his career in patrol and investigations, and later worked in the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). While in SIU Matt tracked and apprehended fugitive sex offenders, and was later deputized into the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force. Matt was also a member of his department's regional SWAT team, where he served as an Entry Team Leader and Sniper. Matt now serves as a Reserve Deputy teaching as a Colorado P.O.S.T. full-skills firearms instructor for three different agencies, and is an A class competitor in USPSA.
Matt Shay — Instructor
Matt has been a law enforcement officer in Colorado since 2001 and has taught for Fieldcraft Survival since 2021. He has worked several assignments throughout his career to include Patrol, Gangs/Fugitive and is currently in the Training Unit where he is responsible for running the Department’s range program. He has been a member of his department’s SWAT team since 2005 where he serves as a team leader, explosive breacher and sniper. Matt also a Master Firearms Instructor in the state of Colorado. In his off time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and challenging himself mentally and physically.
