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Tim Sheehy
Tim Sheehy, Republican Candidate in the 2024 United States Senate election in Montana
Personal details
Born (1985-11-18) November 18, 1985 (age 38)
Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarmen Sheehy
Children4
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Signature
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service2004–2019
UnitUnited States Navy SEALs (2004–2014)
United States Navy Reserve (2014–2019)
AwardsBronze Star with valor
Purple Heart

Early life and education

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Tim Sheehy (born November 18, 1985) is an American businessman and combat veteran.[1]. Sheehy was born in the Twin Cities area and grew up in Shoreview, Minnesota[2], and graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a BS in history in 2008.[3][4]

Military service

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He completed over 200 missions[5] in the Middle East, South America, and the Pacific AO.[6][7] Sheehy served as a Navy SEAL[8] Officer and Team Leader.[7]

Career

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After being wounded in combat and injured in the line of duty several times, Sheehy was medically discharged from the military.[9][10] He moved to Montana and started Bridger Aerospace in late 2014 with an all-veteran founding team.[11] Sheehy led the growth of Bridger and its sister company, Ascent Vision Technologies, to over 300 employees.[12][13] Bridger eventually went public on the Nasdaq in 2023.[14]

Sheehy is an active firefighting pilot, working to combat wildfires in the CL415EAF "Super Scooper."[15] As of July 2, 2024, Sheehy resigned from Bridger Aerospace[16] to allow for a fully engaged chief executive officer during the fire season while he focuses on his run for office.

Political career

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Sheehy announced his run for the U.S. Senate[17] as a Republican in Montana on June 27, 2023.[18] Sheehy, who has been actively recruited by Senate Republicans, is set to run against the incumbent, Jon Tester.[19] As of June 4, 2024, Tim Sheehy is the Republican Nominee[20] in the 2024 United States Senate election in Montana. He has been endorsed by former president Donald J. Trump[21], Senator Steve Daines[22], Concerned Veterans for America[23], and former United States Representative Tulsi Gabbard[24] — among others[25].

Personal life

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Sheehy met his wife, Carmen Sheehy, at the Naval Academy. She served as a Marine Officer and is also a combat veteran.[3] Sheehy owns a 20,000-acre cattle ranch and has 4 children.[26]

In February 2019, Sheehy survived a plane crash[27] in Winter Haven, Florida, which resulted in the death of his flight instructor. Despite the crash, Sheehy and a 17-year-old girl in the house the plane struck walked away with minor injuries[28]. Sheehy is also an experienced pilot with certifications in flight instruction and commercial piloting.

Published Works

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In December 2023, Sheehy published "Mudslingers: A True Story of Aerial Firefighting[29] (An American Origins Story)" through Permuted Press. The book combines historical context with first-person narrative to recount the history of aerial firefighting in America[30]. Drawing from his experiences as a former Navy SEAL and founder of Bridger Aerospace[31], Sheehy explores the challenges and dangers of wildfire management from the air. The author has pledged to donate all proceeds from the book to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and the United Aerial Firefighters Association[32]

References

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  1. ^ Aubrie Spady, Andrew Murray (2024-04-11). "WaPo 'smear' of highly-decorated Iraq war veteran, Senate candidate omits critical info". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  2. ^ Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (2023-12-05). "Who was Tim Sheehy before he started running for Senate?". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  3. ^ a b RECORD, INDEPENDENT (6 April 2022). "Belgrade businessman, wife, donate $500K for new heritage center". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  4. ^ "Sign Up | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  5. ^ Washington Post (2024-07-16). Sheehy touts military, business background at RNC. Retrieved 2024-07-22 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Kraushaar, Josh (2023-03-10). "Senate Republicans close to landing top recruit in Montana". Axios. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  7. ^ a b Record, AL KNAUBER Independent (27 August 2015). "Matter of valor: Former Navy SEAL awarded Bronze Star, Purple Heart". Helena Independent Record. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  8. ^ "You are being redirected..." huntsvillebusinessjournal.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  9. ^ "Sheehy Family Donates $500,000 to MTHS". news.mt.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  10. ^ Miller, Alex (4 August 2022). "Bozeman aerial firefighting company poised to go public". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  11. ^ "Veteran-owned Ascent Vision & Bridger Aerospace Celebrate New Belgrade Facility". MT High Tech Business Alliance. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  12. ^ https://mtlandreliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Conservation-Award-1.pdf
  13. ^ Writer, By Abby Lynes Chronicle Staff (8 September 2019). "Fighting fires and thwarting drones: Belgrade-based sister companies expanding". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  14. ^ "Bridger Aerospace stock set to double on first day after SPAC merger completed". Morningstar, Inc. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  15. ^ "Executive Team". Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  16. ^ Brown, Kellyn (2024-07-02). "Montana U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy Resigns from Bridger Aerospace". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  17. ^ "Ex-Navy SEAL Is Fighting Forest Fires While Running for Senate". Bloomberg.com. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  18. ^ "Former Navy SEAL officer Tim Sheehy announces run for U.S. Senate in Montana". Axios. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  19. ^ "Tim Sheehy announces run for U.S. Senate in Montana". CNN. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  20. ^ Mutnick, Ally (2024-06-04). "Montana Senate race is officially set as Tim Sheehy wins GOP primary". Politico. Retrieved 2024-07-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ Mueller, Julia (2024-02-09). "Trump backs Sheehy in Montana Senate race". The Hill. Retrieved 2024-07-22.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ Scherer, Michael; Goodwin, Liz (2024-02-28). "Return of the party boss: How Montana's Daines took charge of GOP Senate primaries". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  23. ^ Quarshie, Mabinty (2024-02-01). "Tim Sheehy secures endorsement from veterans group in Montana Senate race - Washington Examiner". Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  24. ^ "U.S . Senate candidate Tim Sheehy holds campaign rally in Kalispell". KPAX News. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  25. ^ "News - Official Campaign Website Tim Sheehy for U.S. Senate". timformt.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  26. ^ "From Battlefield to Cattle Field | Edible Bozeman". 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  27. ^ Just, Rachel Louise (2019-02-24). "Bozeman man who survived plane crash is decorated veteran, CEO". NonStop Local Montana. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  28. ^ Press, Aaron FlintAaron FlintContributing Authors: Associated (2019-02-25). "Photos: Navy SEAL Survives Florida Plane Crash". NewsTalk 95.5. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  29. ^ Mudslingers. 2023-12-12. ISBN 979-8-88845-205-9.
  30. ^ Clancey, Jen (2024-02-26). "Public library to host Tim Sheehy author talk | Explore Big Sky". Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  31. ^ Mason, Ryan (2023-05-01). "From Seal to CEO: Executive Profile - Tim Sheehy, Bridger Aerospace | AerialFire Magazine". Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  32. ^ Up, The Hotshot Wake (2023-12-16). "A Conversation With Bridger Aerospace Founder and CEO Tim Sheehy". The Hotshot Wake Up. Retrieved 2024-07-22.

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