Meet The Ranch TX Team

At The Ranch TX, our team is made up of seasoned professionals, each bringing years of real-world experience in military, law enforcement, special operations, emergency medicine, and tactical training. From Tier 1 Operators to industry-leading instructors, every member of our team is committed to enhancing survivability through innovation, precision, and excellence.

We don’t just train—we mentor, lead, and prepare individuals and teams for the real-world challenges they may face. Whether you’re here for high-threat mobility training, CQB, medical response, or tactical firearms courses, you’ll be learning from the best in the industry.

Scroll down to meet the instructors, experts, and professionals who make The Ranch TX the premier tactical training destination.

Chad Timney - Owner & Operator

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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Kim Kelley – Marketing & Admin Director

With over 15 years of expertise in digital marketing, Kim Kelley specializes in optimizing brands and elevating their online presence to effectively target and engage their ideal audiences. Her proven strategies blend creativity and data-driven precision to deliver measurable results, enhancing visibility and driving growth. At The Ranch TX, Kim leverages her deep expertise in content creation and strategic marketing to highlight the facility’s world-class training programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and immersive real-world scenarios. Her work ensures The Ranch stands out as the premier destination for tactical training professionals, private security, and civilian enthusiasts seeking unparalleled experiences and excellence.

Contact Kim@RanchTX.org

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Matt McGuire - Commercial Training Director

Matt is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Prior to the Marine Corps Matt worked for 2 years as a Martial Arts instructor for a school aged martial arts program and as a student, training in Muay Thai, Boxing, Kali Escrima and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Matt started shooting competitively in 2011 and through 2013 competed in USPSA, IDPA and 3 Gun.

He has over 125 hours of professional training from some of the most highly regarded instructors in the industry including Mike Pannone, Aaron Cowan, Scott Jedlinski (as a student, RSO and Assistant Instructor), Bill Blowers, Jared Reston, Kerry Davis, Steve Fischer as well as Green Ops. Matt is also a Modern Samurai Project endorsed Red Dot Pistol Instructor

From 2018 to 2020 Matt worked as the customer service representative, Quality Control and Law Enforcement sales representative for Sons of Liberty Gun Works. Matt’s focus is on the performance use of firearms for civilians in defensive roles helping new shooters develop strong mindsets, efficient technique, enhanced self-awareness and confidence.

He is also an NRA certified pistol instructor and a Certified AR-15 Armorer. Matt has been a concealed carry license holder in Florida (2007-2008) North Carolina (2009-2011), Oklahoma (2011-2013) and Texas (2016-present).

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