Draft:Tim Sheehy (businessman)

Tim Sheehy (born November 18, 1985) is an American businessman and combat veteran.

Early life and education
Sheehy graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a BS in history in 2008.

Military service
He completed over 200 missions in the Middle East, South America, and the Pacific AO. Sheehy served as a Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader.

Career
After being wounded in combat and injured in the line of duty several times, Sheehy was medically discharged from the military. He moved to Montana and started Bridger Aerospace in late 2014 with an all-veteran founding team. Sheehy led the growth of Bridger and its sister company, Ascent Vision Technologies, to over 300 employees. Bridger eventually went public on the Nasdaq in 2023. Sheehy is an active firefighting pilot, working to combat wildfires in the CL415EAF "Super Scooper."

Political career
Sheehy announced his run for the U.S. Senate as a Republican in Montana on June 27, 2023. Sheehy, who has been actively recruited by Senate Republicans, is set to run against the incumbent, Jon Tester. As of June 4, 2024, Tim Sheehy is the Republican Nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Montana.

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