Matthew (Matt) Tardio is a medically retired US Army Special Forces Solider, Chief Operating Officer for Battle Springs Ranch, podcast personality, and serves on the board for several companies. Notably, in 2022 Tardio helped in founding Global Villages of Hope, a Non-Profit organization which uses Military techniques to build safe and self-sufficient villages to home internally displaced orphans and widows in Ukraine.

Tardio served the country in the Global War on Terror fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, conducted combat operations in East Africa, and deployed to Ukraine culminating in 48 months of leadership experience in hostile environments. In 2017 Tardio deployed to Afghanistan to combat the Islamic State Khorason Province (ISIS-K). During that time, Tardio successfully led several combat operations culminating in the liberation of several Afghan villages and the destruction of over 135 ISIS-K fighters.

As a personal passion, Tardio frequently speaks on podcasts advocating for veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress. Most recently, Tardio traveled to Ukraine to meet with members of the Ukrainian government which forged relations to get a jump start on the overwhelming humanitarian crisis taking place in Ukraine.

Additionally, Tardio stars in an upcoming and award winning made for TV series “The Save” premised around helping people who have recently suffered loss. Tardio uses his own experience with healing from loss and hardships to help the individuals on the show; and of course, have a great time in the process.

Military, Veteran, Army, Security & Defense, Homeland Security & Terrorism, Podcaster, PTSD Veteran Affairs, Ukraine, Wars & Warfare, Humanitarians, Humanitarian Aid, Mental Health, Men's Health, Human Rights, Philanthropy,