Meet Our Team

Rick is the co-founder of Mercury Human Performance. Under his leadership, Mercury Human Performance serves local law enforcement, military units, and civilians alike—cultivating a resilient community culture through the pursuit of mastery, mindfulness, and mission readiness.

A decorated Navy SEAL with 25 years of distinguished service, Rick possesses an innovative mindset and excels in managing challenging circumstances. He is adept at developing and elevating team members. His military career commenced in 1994, and he ascended to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. Throughout his career, Rick participated in eight combat deployments, sharpening his expertise in intelligence operations, trauma medicine, and non-standard mobility.

During his tenure, Rick was deployed eight times, trained over 200 intelligence operators, and led or participated in over 50 combat missions. He played a crucial role in conducting over 100 sensitive intelligence operations across numerous countries. Remarkably, two of these operations significantly influenced U.S. foreign policy.

In his role as a Team Leader and Mentor for a U.S. State Department program, Rick led a small, decentralized Ukrainian intelligence service and special operations team. His leadership was instrumental in executing 30 insurgent-style direct action missions and reconnaissance operations, particularly notable due to the lack of conventional support.

Adam is a seasoned instructor with over two decades of tactical experience, most notably from his distinguished career as a U.S. Navy SEAL, including 10 years at the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). During his 20-year tenure in Naval Special Warfare, Adam served in a variety of critical instructional roles, including Lead Tactics Instructor, Lead Demolitions Instructor, and Small Arms Instructor at the Naval Special Warfare Training Detachment. His extensive experience included thousands of high-risk training evolutions such as Military Freefall, Fast Roping, Tactical Shooting, Explosive Breaching, and more. As a Master Training Specialist, Adam not only delivered mission-critical training but also developed and evaluated comprehensive training programs for Special Operations personnel, ensuring that each individual was prepared to perform at the highest levels under extreme conditions.

Following his military service, Adam continued to leverage his expertise in the private sector, providing advanced training solutions, executive protection, and security consulting across the United States and abroad. His roles included overseeing training operations, designing dynamic firearms training courses, and maintaining high safety standards across all training activities. His ability to deliver clear, effective instruction to clients of all experience levels further solidified his reputation as a leading instructor in the field.