Meet The Ranch TX Team

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Founder & CEO | The Ranch TX

Chad Timney is the Founder and CEO of The Ranch TX, a premier tactical training facility and content production venue dedicated to enhancing survivability and operational readiness for military, law enforcement, government agencies, and private sector clients.

With extensive experience in high-risk training environments, security operations, and facility development, Chad has built The Ranch TX into a tier-one destination for advanced tactical training, scenario-based exercises, and real-world mission preparation. His expertise spans CQB, firearms training, tactical mobility, and force-on-force engagements, making The Ranch a trusted partner for elite professionals nationwide.

Beyond training, Chad leads Ranch Media (RM), a cutting-edge content production division that provides brands with authentic, high-impact tactical content. Under his leadership, The Ranch TX has become a sought-after venue for film productions, brand collaborations, and industry-leading training programs.

Chad’s relentless dedication to performance and innovation ensures that The Ranch TX remains the gold standard for tactical training and content creation.

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Director of Mobility Training

Martin Oviedo serves as the Director of Mobility and Business Development at The Ranch TX, overseeing civilian, law enforcement, and government training contracts. With over 30 years of combined experience across military, law enforcement, private security, and high-threat international operations, Martin is committed to delivering mission-critical training that enhances survivability and operational readiness for students around the world.

Martin is a highly respected leader in mobility and protective operations, known for his expertise in high-threat environments, tactical decision-making, and real-world scenario training. His instruction has helped prepare thousands of military personnel, law enforcement officers, and civilian protectors to perform under pressure in dynamic, life-threatening conditions.

Martin’s experience includes service as a Protective Security Specialist Team Leader and Tactical Commander under the Department of State’s Worldwide Personal Protective Services (WPPS) contract in Iraq. He held leadership roles with Triple Canopy and Blackwater from 2005 onward, where he was responsible for mission planning, training, and execution of high-risk diplomatic protection operations. His teams provided armed security for U.S. diplomats and reconstruction personnel in volatile regions, including oversight of low-profile and high-profile protection teams, advance site surveys, and tactical extractions.

Martin also served on the International Training Incorporated (ITI) staff from 2010, where he functioned as a Master Instructor in firearms, security operations, and mobility programs, while also managing site operations. Since 2016, he has worked as an Adjunct Instructor for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) and DCJS Virginia, teaching courses such as Interior Response (Level I), Tactical Medical (Level II), Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events, and the Active Attack Integrated Response, including Train-the-Trainer certifications.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Martin served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Weapons Company and later as a Military Police Officer, holding positions as Patrol Sergeant and Watch Commander. He was also a Deputy Sheriff in Bexar County, Texas, where he served in the patrol division, warrant division, magistrate duty, and bike patrol supervision. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he was selected as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of a six-man PSD for high-ranking generals, congressional delegates, and coalition dignitaries.

Martin’s instruction reflects decades of leadership, real-world operations, and a relentless commitment to preparing protectors for the most demanding scenarios.

Education

• M.S., Occupational Safety & Health – Columbia Southern University
   
• B.S., Occupational Safety & Health – Columbia Southern University
   
• A.A., Criminal Justice – Northwest Vista College
   
• State Certification, Texas Basic Peace Officer – San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy

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Instructor – Tactical Medicine, Mobility & Fire/Specialized Rescue Operations

Monty Johnson brings decades of real-world experience to The Ranch TX, with a deep background in military leadership, firefighting, tactical medicine, specialized rescue operations, and SWAT operations.

Mojo has served with the City of Kerrville Fire Department for almost 28 years and is currently a Lieutenant/Paramedic with Station 3, C Shift on Engine Company 3. During his tenure, he has served in every specialized team the department has operated, including the former Water Operations Team (Dive/Swiftwater), where he holds an Advanced Swiftwater Technician certification, the former Chlorine HazMat Team, the KFD Honor Guard, and the Technical Rescue Team (TRT). He chaired the Field Training Officer (FTO) Task Force, leading the department’s in-house academy, and serves on the Active Threat Task Force. Monty also served on the former Special Operations Unit as a Tactical Medic and currently serves as the Tac Med Team Leader for the Hill Country Regional SWAT Team.

Throughout his career, he has earned numerous advanced certifications, including:

• Advanced Firefighter
• Public Safety Dive Tender
• Advanced Swiftwater Technician
• Fire Officer II
• Fire Instructor II
• Technical Rope Rescue Technician
• Confined Space Rescue
• TEMS Tactical Paramedic
   

In the private sector, Mojo was a Senior Instructor at ITI Texas (International Training, Inc.) in Dilley, delivering tactical medicine, mobility, and combatives/defensive tactics training under multiple managing companies, including Wackenhut, G4S, Constellis, and Academi. Since 2018, he has also served as an Adjunct Instructor with the ALERRT program at Texas State University, teaching Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR), First Responder Medical (FRM), and Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events (ERASE).

Monty was raised in a military family—his father served in both the Army and Marine Corps—which shaped his lifelong passion for tactical operations. A dedicated martial artist, Monty has taught in multiple disciplines and was a SPEAR/PDR instructor through Blauer Tactical.

When he’s not dragging hose, bandaging wounds, shooting, or driving fast, Mojo enjoys spending time on horseback, playing golf, and being with his four grown kids and beautiful granddaughter, Brenleigh.

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