Meet the Team
Founded by Combat Veterans
"I built LifeHold because I saw a problem the industry wasn't trying to fix, and people were dying because of it. I first saw it while preparing for a deployment during the Global War on Terror, and I've seen it at home in our own backyards. No one should die because blood isn't available when they need it most. LifeHold is about giving everyone the best chance of making it home to see their loved ones."
- Donald Young, Founder and CEO
Founder and CEO
Donald Young
More than 11 years as a combat medic and an R&D manager and government training.
Co-Founder and COO
Jake Staszak
Recent graduate with an MBA from BSU and 11 years in Naval Special Operations.
Driven by Our Communities
Sawtooth Advisors
Collin Belanger
Emerging technology expert - helping build teams and developing strategic initiatives.
Medical Advisor
Dr. Steve Wolfe, DO
Emergency Medical Physician and Director, and Navy SEAL and USAF Pararescue Veteran
EMS Advisor
Vince Dravecky, BSN, RN
Flight Nurse and Paramedic. CEN, CFRN
Technical Advisor
Dr. Ralph Budwig, PhD
Director and Professor for the University of Idaho, Boise, College of Engineering
