TACSIM Media Group is a team of dedicated professionals with military backgrounds focused on supporting dedicated companies in the tactical industry. From product reviews and course development, to assistance in corporate branding, digital marketing, and engineering, TACSIM Media Group can provide the experience needed to support your organization.
If your organization is looking to promote a new product or raise awareness for your course, TACSIM Media Group has a network of writers with professional military or law enforcement backgrounds that will help you get the word out. Keep in mind, we only back products we believe in. We do not put out false or negative information. If there is an issue then we will provide feedback and will work with you to improve the product. Our ethical methodology is focused on setting up your company for success.
MSG (ret.) Howard "Mad Max" Mullen
CEO
Howard "Max" Mullen Jr. was one of the most dynamic Army Ranger Instructors to serve during the mid 80s and early 90s. Max served as an Army Ranger Instructor and in all three of Ranger Battalions the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Max is a is a 2013 U. S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee and is a Distinguished Member of the Ranger training brigade 2013 Inductee and a United States Army Forces Command MG Aubrey "Red" Newman Leadership Award Recipient.
Max Mullen conducted a Combat Parachute Jump on to the Island of Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury 1983 rescue of American medical Students.
Charles Roche
Executive Director
Charles began his service in the Air Force in 2004 as a 2M013, Nuclear Missile Facility Technician. He joined the Airsoft community in 2009, participating in numerous Lion Claw Operations events and currently serves as a staff member for Operation Lion Claws. He joined the TacSim group in 2017 while joining them at Shot Show as a photographer. Professionally, Charles is employed as an IT service desk supervisor and is pursuing studies to become a Cloud Architect.
Mark "Stone" Anderson
Assistant Executive Director
Know to many as simply Stone, Mark has an extremely diverse background in tactical medicine, CQB/MOUT operations, static line parachuting, counter-terrorism, biological weapons, engineering, computer programming, ethical hacking, aviation maintenance, desert and wilderness survival, and tracking. Mark has worked with many companies and organizations such as ArmorWorks, POF-USA, McMillan USA, DOJ, Ft. Knox, California State Capital, CRS/XMC, DMEA, Paypal, Wells Fargo, and others.
Thomas Leitner
Senior Editor
Tom is a decorated Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps where he served with Military Police and Airframes on the CH-53E. Currently he specializes in teaching Urban Escape & Evasion, wilderness survival, and Tactical Applications in Urban Environments. Tom also teaches fire arms safety, manipulation, and marksmanship throughout eastern Pennylvania.
Tom currently helps mold the minds of our future generations at military summer camps where he teaches advanced military skills, leadership, and team work.
Gary Williams, RIP
Research & Development
Gary is a 20 year Electrical Engineer and since 2004, he has been the Director of Business Development for ASAT (Assured Space Access Technologies Inc.), a consulting company specializing on MDA (Missile Defense Agency) projects and programs. Gary has been working in Space and Aerospace Weapons Systems since 1983. In short Gary is our registered TacSim. Gary has worked on many of today’s major weapons systems, along with satellites and launch vehicles. Yep, TacSim has a real Rocket Scientist.
As a self proclaimed small arms expert (a loose term), Gary is very knowledgeable and has firsthand knowledge of many US and Soviet small arms and is proficient in tactical and long range shooting, along with pistols, knives and shotguns. Most of his tactical knowledge comes from his military training, self taught or comes from volunteering for OPFOR missions for the State.
Ash Hess
Research & Development
Ash is a Senior NCO in the US Army currently serving as the Senior Writer for Small Arms in the Weapons and Gunnery Branch at the Maneuver Center of Excellence Fort Benning, Georgia. Most recently they published the TC3-22.9 Rifle and Carbine in May, 2016.
Army Schools include US Army Master Marksmanship Trainer Course, Ranger Small Arms Leaders Course, Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course, Ranger Marksmanship Instructor Course, Urban Combat Leaders Course, Air Assault, Rappelmaster, Senior Leaders Course, Army Basic Instructor course, High Angle Marksmanship Course, and Unit Armorer course.
Ash has served 4 combat tours totaling 52 months overseas.
Ryan Penny
Contributor / Photography
Ryan has been a part of the military simulation community since 2003. He has used his accrued knowledge to volunteer as a lead staff member for multiple mil-sim created by the Combat Challenge, American Pankration, and Arizona National Guard organizations. Ryan works behind the scenes as an operations supervisor for a local municipality in water production and treatment, serving his community for over 10 years. He enjoys the challenges and responsibility in protecting the general public from health issues and helping to maintain civilization as we know it, one drop of water at a time.
Toni Anderson
Photographer
Andrea Taylor
Writer
Andrea is a former Army medical X-ray technician who expanded her expertise to include ultrasound and CT imaging during her Active Duty service. She also provided specialized training to Army Physicians and Medics, instructing them on performing ultrasound exams and other medical procedures under pressure in challenging environments. While serving with the Army Marksmanship Unit, Andrea earned the prestigious Gold German Schützenschnur Badge by achieving perfect scores in all events and demonstrating exceptional proficiency in both rifle and pistol marksmanship. Andrea is excited to join the TACSIM Team, where she will share her insights and reviews on tactical gear, firearms, and edged weapons.
Eddy Bobby
Writer/ Photographer
Eric Felock
Writer
Traci Felock
Photographer
Jarrod Pilgrim
Writer
Lauren Diane Byrd
Writer
Cole Hanson
Writer
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