Mike Centola
Mike Centola, current President and CEO, has been in the firearms industry for over 10 years. In addition to founding Allstar Tactical, Mike has owned several successful business ventures and has been involved in business for nearly 20 years. Additionally, he has worked for several fortune 500 companies in the Information Technology and Engineering fields.
Mike has two Bachelors of Science degrees in Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering, as well as a Master’s degree in Information Technology, all from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Because this was not enough, Mike also obtained an Associate’s degree in Precision Machining from Monroe Community College.
Mike is an NRA certified instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer, as well as technical consultant to several other firearms manufacturing and training companies. He spends a great deal of time at his local range, helping the community with firearms safety and knowledge of the AR-15 weapons platform. He has also developed some training curriculums for Firearms Safety, Concealed Carry, and Weapons Platform Armoring.
In addition to overseeing Allstar Tactical, Mike is an adjunct Professor at Monroe Community College where he teaches Technical Graphics, Solidworks and Advanced Solidworks in the Mechanical Engineering Technologies department. In what little downtime he has, he enjoys time with his family, motorcycles, cars and general geeking out with computers and electronics.