Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy is the founder and CEO of Bridger Aerospace, one of the leading aerial firefighting companies in the world, where seaplanes and other aircraft are used daily to save lives.

Tim is the survivor of a fatal seaplane training crash and strives every day to instill safety and effectiveness in his aviation teams. Prior to founding Bridger, Tim served in the US Navy as a Navy SEAL officer and team leader, completing several combat deployments around the world. He is a recipient of multiple decorations for combat valor and the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle. Tim is also an honor graduate of the US Army Ranger School and is a certified mini-submarine pilot and navigator. He is an active firefighting pilot, flying the CL-415EAF on the front lines of America’s wildfire battle.

Tim lives on his Montana ranch with his amazing wife, Carmen, and their four awesome kids. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.