Staff
Director
Master Sergeant (Ret.) Howard “Mad Max” Mullen, a 26 year United States Army veteran, is known as one of the most dynamic Rangers to ever serve in the US Army. Beginning in 1979, Mullen served with the elite fighting force group through the decade and into the mid-1990s. During “Operation Urgent Fury” on October 25, 1983, Mullen conducted a 500ft combat parachute assault on the island of Grenada. He has over 250 static line airborne jumps.
Known to most as “Mad Max” Mullen for his bold, motivating, and aggressive leadership style the three time Ranger Instructor of the cycle, has trained, served with, and mentored some of the who’s who in Special Operations.
In 2013, MSG Mullen was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame as well as the Distinguished Member of the Ranger Training Brigade.
Executive Director
In 2013, Mark Anderson known as Stone by most, developed the Cadet Ranger School. His “methods to the madness” has taken this Cadet program to a whole new level. Mark’s combined 26 years working in Cadet programs and professionally training various organizations in combatives, tactical medicine, primitive survival, and counter-terrorism has given him the skills and leadership needed to develop an extremely challenging course. However, in order to develop a course that carries a special operations flare, Mark worked closely with those in the special operations community such as Gary O’Neal, and MSG(ret.) Max Mullen.
Instructor
As a former decorated Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, SGT Leitner serves as a contractor and instructor teaching a wide myriad of skills including advanced tactical training in combat escape & evasion, advanced scout & reconnaissance, primitive survival, land navigation, tactical carbine & pistol, tactical communications & movement, and combat leadership. SGT Leitner possesses degrees in Business Administration & Finance and is known for his unorthodox approach to course development and tactical strategy.
Tom has had the honor of learning from some of the best instructors in the world to include: Kevin Reeve, Rich Graham, Tom Spooner, and JD Potynsky. SGT Leitner continues to train personnel in advanced techniques and develop new tactical courses. As a close personal friend of MSG(ret) Max Mullen and Mark Anderson, Tom works with TACSIM Media Group evaluating tactical courses and products as well as providing valuable inspiration and feedback for the Cadet Ranger School.
Advisor
1SG Mason brings an impressive history to the Cadet Ranger program. With over 30 years of service, including the active duty Army, Army National Guard and Department of the Army contractor, he has spent the majority of his career in the Special Forces (“Green Beret”). His duties have ranged from 20 years in a Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (“A-Team”) to service as the Non-commissioned Officer in Charge of the 20th Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Program. He has completed multiple combat deployments and is a highly decorated career Soldier.
In addition to several other qualifications, schools and courses, he has competed the Army Airborne School, Special Forces Weapons Course, Ranger School, Special Forces Advanced Recon Target Analysis and Exploitation Tech Course (SFARTAETC) and Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat school. He has instructed a multitude of courses in support of the Special Operations community.
In civilian life, he has service as a Law Enforcement Officer, owned and managed a number of military- and civilian-related businesses, and extensive contractor services in both operational and training environments.