Zach

Founder | Lead Instructor
Paratus Bellator Group, LLC

Zach is the founder of Paratus Bellator Group, LLC, a preparedness and life-skills training organization serving families across Florida and Tennessee. With over 30 years of experience in public safety, Zach brings real-world knowledge, professional training, and practical insight into every course he teaches.

Throughout his three decades in public safety, Zach has worked in high-responsibility environments where preparedness, calm decision-making, and leadership were essential. That experience now directly informs the way he trains students — focusing on situational awareness, safety, critical thinking, and confidence under pressure.

As a Step Up for Students Direct Provider, Zach partners with homeschool families to deliver hands-on instruction in Wilderness Survival, First Aid & CPR (HSI certified programs), Food Preservation, Emergency Preparedness, and Youth Leadership Development. His approach emphasizes safety, preparedness, and character — teaching students not just what to do, but why it matters.

Zach believes families should be capable, confident, and prepared. His courses are intentionally interactive, family-inclusive, and designed to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to continue reinforcing skills at home. Whether leading a wilderness survival course, guiding students through first aid scenarios, or helping families build emergency plans, Zach’s mission remains the same:

“Preparing Our Future”