Andy Stumpf is an American retired Navy SEAL, accomplished aviator, leadership consultant, and media personality, most recognized as the host of the Cleared Hot podcast. Stumpf is widely respected due to his 17-year military service, which saw him serving in the high-profile position of Naval Special Warfare.
However, his resilience after critical combat wounds and his accomplishment of record feats in wingsuit aviation. In his life since leaving active duty, he has become a successful business leader, aviator, speaker, and advocate for the causes of veterans and has applied Special Operations principles to civilian life.
Andy Stumpf Biography | |
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| Real Name: | Andy Stumpf |
| Birth Date: | 1978 |
| Age (Approx.): | 48 Years |
| Birthplace: | Northern California, USA |
| Height: | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Wife: | Leah Stumpf |
Early Life
Andy Stumpf, currently in his mid-40s, grew up in a middle-class Atlantic community where water sports and physical exercise became a major part of his upbringing. He spent most of his youth life in the ocean, served as a junior lifeguard, and played water polo, which gave him a sense of discipline, teamwork, and physical fitness.
When Stumpf was 11 years old, he made the decision that he would be a Navy SEAL after listening to his father talking about service in the Navy during the Vietnam period. That was a turning point that would eventually become a yardstick in his early choices in life. At school, Stumpf has indicated that he was a poor student who excelled more in sports and practical work rather than academics.
He was an athlete in high school (playing baseball and water polo) and did many other jobs, such as laboring in the masonry business of his father, which instilled the idea of hard work in him during his early teenage years. He was extremely eager to enlist in the military and famously carried home enlistment paperwork requiring parental signatures so that he could enlist in the U.S. Navy at the age of only 17 in 1996.
Andy Stumpf Career
Andy Stumpf joined the United States Navy in 1996 and passed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training and was assigned to its elite SEAL community. He was first deployed with SEAL Team 5, where he made several operational deployments, before being assigned to the highly classified SEAL Team 6 (DEVGRU), the counterterrorism unit of the Navy.
Stumpf was a soldier who engaged in various war actions and became a leader in a dire situation throughout his career. In one of his deployments to Iraq, he was shot at close range using an AK-47, which resulted in life-threatening injuries. Although doctors estimated he would be out for a year, the patient was back on active duty after about six months.
Stumpf became the first-ever junior enlisted SEAL to be commissioned by the Navy under the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Program in 2008. With more than 17 years of service, he was the recipient of several military awards, including a total of five Bronze Star Medals, four with Valor, a Purple Heart, and a Presidential Unit Citation.
Andy Stumpf medically retired from the Navy in 2013. After his retirement, Stumpf began pursuing aviation professionally, where he became an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) licensed and was type-rated in aircraft, including the Gulfstream G-IV and Citation 525.
He was recognized worldwide in 2015 after making two world records in wingsuit flying, leaping nearly 36,500 feet and covering over 18 miles in one flight, raising over $1 million for the Navy SEAL Foundation.
His career in the business sector included leadership and sponsorship development at CrossFit, followed by Razor 01 LLC, a consulting firm implementing Special Operations leadership principles with corporate performance and executive decision-making.
Stumpf was also a leading figure in media as the host of the Cleared Hot podcast and co-host of Change Agents, where he talks about leadership, military service, accountability, and the latest news. His work has spread to television appearances and guest appearances on leading media platforms.
Personal Life
Andy Stumpf is married to Leah Stumpf, who is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and an instructor at Straight Blast Gym (SBG). In August 2022, the couple got married in a secret ceremony. Stumpf was married 18 years ago to Jamie Stumpf from 2001 to 2019 until they parted ways.
He does not publicize much of his romantic life, though at times he appreciates the significance of partnership, balance, and mutual support without defining a strict line between his professional work and relationships.
Social Media
Andy Stumpf is an active social media user, especially on Instagram with the handle of @andystumpf212 where he has garnered more than 290,000 followers. His content involves aviation, fitness, podcast creation, leadership philosophy, and the behind-the-scenes content of his career.
Instead of following tendencies, Stumpf relies on his platform to advance his values of discipline, ownership, and realistic conversations about life post-military service, which has appealed to both veteran and civilian audiences.
Andy Stumpf Net Worth
The precise net worth of Andy Stumpf has never been publicly disclosed, and no verified financial documentation has been found. His income is derived from multiple sources, all verifiable, including military retirement benefits, professional aviation work, top-tier consulting via Razor 01 LLC, podcasting and media projects, speeches, and brand partnerships.