About Us

President – Mathew T. Giachetti

LifeForce USA, Inc. was founded by Mat in 1995. His vast knowledge includes formal education in Health and Safety; EMS; Lifeguarding and Water Rescue; Martial Arts and Defense Tactics; and Business.  Mat has over 40 years of experience in these fields.

Mathew T. Giachetti, President
Mathew T. Giachetti, President

HEALTH & SAFETY EXPERIENCE

  • EMT, New Jersey
  • NJ EMS Task Force – Safety Specialist
  • Southern Monmouth County Active Shooter RTF Rescue Medic
  • AHA BLS Instructor
  • AHA Regional and Training Center Faculty
  • AHA ECC Committee – Eastern States Region
  • ARC Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
  • HSI BLS & Emergency Medical Response Instructor
  • HSI Instructor Trainer
  • HSI Emergency Care Advisory Council Member
  • NAEMT Instructor – PHTLS, TECC, AHDR, EMS Safety, MHRO, PTEP
  • PADI Rescue Diver
  • Swift Water Rescue Technician
  • Tactical Medicine Instructor
  • Training Officer – Spring Lake Beach Patrol and Manasquan Beach Patrol
  • Fit-Test Instructor – NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services – PEOSH
  • CEVO 5 Instructor

SELF-DEFENSE, TACTICS & MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE

  • CDT Tactical Master Instructor
  • ITC Executive Protection Instructor
  • Child Safety Instructor
  • LSU/NCBRT Surviving an Active Threat: Run, Hide, Fight Instructor
  • Second Degree Black Belts in Okinawan Kempo and TaeKwonDo / Hapkido

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • VFW First Responder of the Year – 2019/2020
  • USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships 2011, 2k-Run and Beach Flags – Winner, 40 to 44 Age Group
  • Wall Community First Aid Member of the Year 2007
  • Wall Township Service Award – 2003
  • Tactical Instructor of the Year, 2000 – International Tactical Hall of Fame
  • Martial Artist of the Year, 1999 – International Black Belt Hall of Fame
  • Gold Medalist, Black Belt Open Fighting Championship, 1998 Garden State Games
  • Columnist for MA Success Magazine

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Heart Association ECC Committee Member, NJ
  • Howell Township Board of Education Safety and Operations Committee Member
  • Howell Township Chamber of Commerce Member
  • Wall Community First Aid – Captain

EDUCATION

  • MBA in Finance – Rider University, 1992
  • BS in Accounting – University of Scranton, 1990