Bear Handlon

USN SEAL

Bear was born and raised in Indiana. He attended Yale University, where he played middle linebacker for the Yale Bulldogs. After graduating, Bear worked for Red Bull before commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Navy in 2014 and heading to BUD/S. Bear served at SEAL Team TWO and Special Boat Team TWENTY before his honorable discharge in 2021.

During his time in the Navy, Bear also co-founded the apparel brand Born Primitive, which he now runs full time as the company’s CEO. He is proud to leverage Born Primitive to give back to the veteran and first responder communities while exemplifying strong and unapologetic patriotic values.