Andrew Kuntz is a U.S. Army disabled combat veteran, supply chain strategist, and founder of Salubrium Aegis LLC — a company dedicated to advancing ballistic protection through rigorous testing and mission-driven design. With over 11 years of service as an artillery and armor officer, Andrew led troops in complex environments across Afghanistan, Jordan, Germany, Tajikistan, and Eastern Europe. He is a graduate of Ranger School and has conducted long-range reconnaissance operations in support of joint and multinational missions.
Now focused on domestic safety and tactical innovation, Andrew applies battlefield-tested insight to the development of protective gear for both humans and working dogs. His company’s patent-pending body armor systems prioritize modularity, thermal regulation, and real-world performance — built to meet the demands of law enforcement, K9s, and community responders. Andrew holds a B.A. in History and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, where he continues to sharpen his expertise in logistics, manufacturing, and operational strategy.
Salubrium Aegis was the 2025 Boyd Venture Challenge winner from the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) within the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee.
Through Salubrium Aegis, Andrew leads the development of advanced protective systems grounded in empirical testing, tactical experience, and scalable production logic. His approach blends battlefield insight with business discipline — ensuring every product is built for performance, reliability, and mission success. His development philosophy is shaped by firsthand operational experience and a rigorous testing mindset, ensuring each vest is engineered for durability, function, and trust.