Executive summary
Snake Blocker is the President and CEO of Apache-3 Inc. He sets the company's direction, leads the Government Business function, and serves as Apache-3's primary point of contact for prime contractors, contracting officers, small business liaison officers, and supplier diversity teams. His background combines two decades of U.S. Navy service, multiple major government contracting engagements under named primes, and Native American small business leadership.
U.S. Navy service
Snake served in the U.S. Navy Reserves from June 2001 to September 2021. His twenty-year career covers logistics, leadership, and operational tours in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Italy, Djibouti, Madagascar, Guam, and Okinawa. In 2020 he mobilized with USNS Mercy for the COVID-19 relief mission. During active service he held a Secret clearance (security investigation type NAC/LAC/CC, last investigation 2016).
Government contracting experience
Snake has supported the U.S. Army and other government customers through engagements with multiple prime contractors. Selected representative experience: Global Asset Technologies, LLC (GAT) — role-player support, subcontract CGD-1758-00365-16 under Cubic Global Defense, Inc., with related work under Bering Straits Native Corporate and under Palmetto Partners / NEK Services (Cubic Global Defense) across San Diego, Denver, and Colorado Springs. Afghan First Transit Group (AFTG) / Afghan First Theater-Wide Logistics — Logistics Director and Deputy Program Manager for the National Afghan Trucking (NAT) project under Army contracts W91B-4N11D7002 (W91BN11D700) and HTC711-14-D-W015, Bagram Regional Contracting Center, Kabul. Shamsheer Consulting & Logistics International (SCLI) — Logistics Director, Kabul, Afghanistan. Four Horsemen International (FHI) — Director of Logistics, Director of Production, and Deputy Program Manager across Camps Eggers, NATO Phoenix, Salerno (Khost), Shank (Longar), and FOB Bagram. Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR), a subsidiary of Halliburton — Civil Engineer Team, one-year contract supporting Al Diwaniyah and Al-Najaf (Camp Duke), Iraq.
Combatives, fitness, and training
Founder and Chief Instructor of Blocker Academy of Martial Arts and the Blocker Savate Club — taught Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and Military Close Quarters Combat (MCQC) seminars to military and law enforcement officers. Founder and Master Instructor of Executive World Fitness and the Executive World Fitness Association — fitness, health, and wellness training services. These line items map to Apache-3's current Security, Fitness, and Combatives Training service.
Military training & certifications
U.S. Navy Supply Systems Command / Global Logistic Support (NAVSUP/GLS) Logistic Support Representative (LSR) — Master Qualified and LSR Steering Committee Member. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy — Supply School. U.S. Navy Supply School (Logistics). U.S. Navy Transportation of Hazardous Material School. U.S. Navy Stevedore, Heavy Equipment Operator, Crane Operator, Hold Boss & Hatch Captain.
Native American ownership
Snake is a tribal member of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas (Tribal ID #1229), Heron Warrior Clan under the Sun Otter Band. The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas is a member of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and is one of four regional Apache tribes. Apache-3 Inc. is a Native American-Owned and American Indian Owned business as recorded in SAM.gov.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management, Magna Cum Laude — Colorado Technical University. Professional aviation training — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide.
Leadership philosophy
Snake operates Apache-3 as a small, accountable, mission-first organization. Government and prime contractor customers should get a single point of contact who answers, a team that does what it said it would do, and a clear path from first conversation to teaming.
Selected civilian and business recognitions
Shriner's Medal of Honor — Medal for Uniform Service Recognition (2012, Colorado). Chamber of Commerce Aurora Military Person of the Year (2012, Colorado). California State Senate Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Commitment to Community Endeavors. California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition for Best Service Business. County of Los Angeles Recognition Award for Dedicated Service. United States Member of Congress Special Congressional Recognition Award for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Salute to Businesses Award — #1 Best Service Business in the Palos Verdes Peninsula (1997, California). Who's Who of Entrepreneurs (2001-2002). National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals (1998-1999). U.S. Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year (2012, Colorado). U.S. Navy Reserve Sailor of the Quarter (seven quarters, 2012-2019). U.S. Navy First Class Petty Officer Association President (2018, Colorado).
Military awards and decorations
Army Commendation Medal. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 gold stars). Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 bronze stars). Navy Good Conduct Medal (2 bronze stars). Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (3 bronze stars). National Defense Service Medal. Humanitarian Service Medal (USNS Mercy — Task Force Los Angeles). Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 star). Iraq Campaign Medal (1 star). Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1 star). Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon. Armed Forces Reserve Medal (bronze M for mobilization, bronze Hourglass for 10 years of service, 3 tours). NATO Non-Article 5 ISAF Medal (Afghanistan). Navy Rifle Qualification (Expert) and Pistol Qualification (Expert). Admiral's Flag Letter of Commendation (×3).