Company Information

The people and mission behind Survival Mastery.

Who we are, what we're building, and why it matters.

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About Survival Mastery.

Survival Mastery is a survival and preparedness education platform built on one belief: the skills that keep people safe shouldn't come down to luck.

We bring together real-world experts — backcountry survivalists, homesteaders, bushcraft specialists, trackers, herbalists, wilderness medics, and former special forces trainers — and turn what they know into structured, hands-on training anyone can follow. From firecraft and shelter building to navigation and wilderness medicine, every course is taught by someone who has lived it, tested it, and knows what holds up when conditions turn.

We serve two kinds of learner: individuals and families who want to be genuinely capable, and the institutions responsible for preparing others — schools, youth programs, and organizations that need real training infrastructure, not just a video library. Every course is included with every membership: one membership, full access, with new content added regularly. And the same platform that serves a family at home powers K-12 curricula, scouting programs, and enterprise training for partners around the world.

Accessible across all devices, Survival Mastery gives people the skills, and the confidence, to be ready for whatever comes.

22 Signed instructors, with 14 courses live and more in production.
85% of members say Survival Mastery has improved their preparedness skills.
Every Course Included Every course on the platform comes with every membership. No one-off purchases, no upsells.
Watch Anywhere Stream across desktop, mobile, and smart TVs, at home or in the field.
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Meet the team.

Leadership

Kenny Burns
Kenny Burns
COO
Wes Harper
Wes Harper
CGO
EJ Snyder
EJ Snyder
PR Director
William G. Johnson II
William G. Johnson II
Founder & CEO
Robyn Kimble
Robyn Kimble
Marketing Liaison

Board of Directors

Gene Zaino
Gene Zaino
Board Member
Jonathan Shaffner
Jonathan Shaffner
Board Member
Garrett Zaino
Garrett Zaino
Board Member
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Industry recognition.

Hook & Barrel Magazine covers outdoor lifestyle news, trends, and culture for hunters, shooters, and anglers. In a feature with Donny Dust, they discussed Survival Mastery and Donny's role as one of our trainers.

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The Backwoodsman Magazine was founded in 1979 and has published every two months ever since, dedicated to Old Frontier living, primitive hunting and fishing, tool and weapons lore, and traditional wilderness survival. We were honored to be featured on the back cover and in a full article on our early days.

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Mountain Readiness is a family-friendly event centered on the skills of our ancestors, with a survival-focused podcast alongside it. Our founder joined as a special guest to tell the Survival Mastery story.

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The Epoch Times is an independent media organization dedicated to value-driven journalism that informs, inspires, and provides clarity. Our trainer EJ Snyder has been featured multiple times, talking in depth about Survival Mastery and our mission.

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Contact us.

Have a question? Reach out to our team and we'll get back to you promptly.

info@survivalmastery.co