The Cadre Instructors Team

Our Instructors

Experience driven training from former Marine Scout Snipers and competitive shooters.

Meet The Cadre

Our team brings decades of combined experience in precision shooting and tactical operations.

Phillip Velayo

Phillip Velayo

CEO / Chief Executive Officer

Former primary marksmanship instructor at Scout Sniper School and high-ranking PRS competitor. Phillip brings precision rifle expertise and competitive shooting experience to The Cadre's training methodology.

Matt Solowynsky

Matt Solowynsky

CTO / Chief Training Officer

Chief Urban Sniper Instructor with extensive experience in specialized tactical environments. Matt's expertise in urban operations and precision shooting brings a unique perspective to The Cadre's training programs.

Jon Bumpus

Jon Bumpus

COO / Chief Operating Officer

Former USMC Reconnaissance community member with extensive operational experience. Jon's background in specialized operations and reconnaissance adds depth to The Cadre's comprehensive training approach.

Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Instructor

Recon Sniper Course instructor who is now a firefighter and long time hunter. When Steve is not out shooting coyotes he serves as the Cadre's primary safety officer and brings a wealth of long range shooting experience.

Corey Robinson

Corey Robinson

Instructor

Former USMC Urban Sniper instructor and EOTG instructor. Corey specialized in mission planning and now brings that same detail oriented approach to being an instructor and also the creative director of the Cadre.

Eric D'Oro

Eric D'Oro

Instructor

USMC Scout Sniper who has several years of DoD contracting under his belt. Eric serves as both an instructor and as our small arms specialist. Eric has consulted on various rifle builds and has a wealth of experience across many firearms.

Nick Bazzone

Nick Bazzone

Instructor

Former Scout Sniper and Marine Corps Shooting Team member, Nick Bazzone is a competitive shooter with nearly two decades of sniper operations, and training development under his belt.

Future Instructor

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