Our Team
The Tactivate team is composed of elite Special Operations veterans and experienced business leaders.

Jesse Levin
Founder
Founder, Active Collaborative Workspace
Co-Founder, Brooklyn Boulders
Director of Operations

Luigge Romanillo
Prior Air Force, Pararescueman

Sefra Levin
Directress of Expeditions
Founder, Puddys
Co-Host, SpartanUP! The Podcast

Mathew Griffin
Instructor
Prior Army Ranger

Matt Talbot
Instructor
Prior Air Force, Pararescueman

Chris Klaftenegger
Instructor
Prior Air Force, Pararescueman
Co-Founder, Combat Flipflops

Instructor
Matt Sutterfield
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SERE Instructor
Advisors

Vilas Dhar

Lou Haack
Legal Counsel
Co-founder, Dhar Law
Prior Air Force Pararescue CMSgt
Harvard Gleitsman Fellow on Social Change

Colonel Tim Nye
Media Relations
Former Director of Public Affairs for Joint Special Operations Command

Dan Rayburn
Tech Guru and Chief Instigator

Anthony Sandberg
The Captain

Marc Fiorito
Head of photography
Prior Air Force
Founder, OCSC Sailing
Founder, Gamma Nine

Our Values
RESILIENCY
The essence of resiliency is the ability to endure uncertainty and to thrive in the face of adversity.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Whether in the field or in the office, being fully aware of the team in relation to the surroundings and environmental mood is imperative to operational success.
ADAPTABILITY
Have the capacity to rapidly adapt, overcome, and follow through to the objective despite adverse conditions and unpredictable circumstances.
COMPOSURE
Developing the skillset and frame of mind to maintain equilibrium in times of heightened stress and pressure will gives an edge over competition.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Possessing the knowledge and skills to thrive in survival scenarios instills a sense of confidence that affects every facet of life from business to relationships.
EMPATHY
A team that operates humbly and without ego will be more successful.