Nate Zuzga
Nate is a 15 year Law Enforcement veteran. He has tailored his career around special units including narcotics and SWAT, where he still continues to serve today.
Heather Sheldon
Heather started her professional career by enlisting in the United States Army. She served in the 82nd Airborne and considers being a veteran as one of her greatest accomplishments. Her son is also an Army veteran and her daughter will soon join the Army as well as an officer after college. Heather also spent 13 years as a dispatcher for our Law enforcement and then switched careers to join the Breacher Team.
Paul Sheldon
Paul is an Army veteran and was stationed with the 3d U.S. INF and The Old Guard. He had the honor to serve at Arlington National Cemetery, The White House, and was a Pentagon.First Responder member of Delta Company to the attacks at The Pentagon on 9/11.
Our Story
It didn’t start as a business.
It started in a garage—with a need, a few tools, and a purpose.
Back in 2017, in a small garage in Marysville, Michigan, Breacher Rustics was quietly taking shape. Fellow officers were searching for meaningful retirement gifts—something more than the typical plaque. Something that actually meant something.
With basic tools and a willingness to learn, we got to work.
What followed was a lot of trial and error… long nights… and a determination to get it right. Piece by piece, the first thin blue line wooden flags came to life. They weren’t perfect—but they meant something. And that was enough to get people’s attention.
By 2018, Breacher Rustics officially launched with a clear mission:
to build high-quality, meaningful products for law enforcement, veterans, and proud patriots.
Demand didn’t just grow—it took off.
What started in that small garage quickly outgrew its space. The shop moved from a garage… to an old classroom… to a small building, each step driven by word of mouth and a growing reputation for craftsmanship and authenticity.
Then came 2020—a pivotal year.
Heather, a veteran herself, joined the team. She didn’t just learn the business—she elevated it. Her energy, attention to detail, and genuine care for customers became the backbone of what Breacher Rustics is known for today: outstanding customer service that actually feels personal.
Later that same year, Breacher made another leap—moving into a full-scale manufacturing facility. With more space came more capability, more creativity, and more ways to serve customers looking for something truly custom.
In 2025, the team grew even stronger.
Heather and her husband Paul, also a veteran, came in as partners. Paul brought an entirely new skillset to the table—specialty in embroidery, screen printing, vinyl graphics, apparel, and promotional products. That expansion opened the door to something bigger; the ability to create fully customized products not just for individuals, but for departments, teams, and businesses.
Today, Breacher Rustics is powered by three people with one shared mindset:
build it right, stand behind it, and never forget who you’re building it for.
Nate. Heather. Paul.
Three different backgrounds. One mission.
We specialize in custom work—because we know the details matter. Whether it’s a badge, a unit logo, a retirement date, a business logo, or a quote that means something only to you… we build pieces that tell your story.
And we don’t take that lightly.
Every item we create is a reflection of the people it represents—and the values we stand for.
Handmade. Made in America. Built by law enforcement and veterans. Giving Back
And it would be an honor to build something for you.
