Michael Sharifi

Michael has a BA from the University of Utah. Over the years he has managed and supervised  several companies, from million dollar operations in commercial construction, to five-star restaurant development, to marketing and branding exotic cars, racing, film projects and more. 

Processing through his own personal struggles with the assistance of his service dog he found a new purpose with working dogs. This gave him a new focus to help others.  Michael now trains service dogs for veterans and first responders. Occasionally he trains up a police K9, or  a personal protection dog. When the need arises he rehabilitates extremely aggressive dogs that are often left on death row and  rejected by other trainers. 

His passion for working dogs started with competitive sled dog teams when he was younger, specifically Sepplas, a working line of Siberian Huskies. From Sepplas the interest evolved to Belgian Malinois. The limitless abilities seen in the Malinois breed allowed for evolved training methods. Over the years Michael has helped a variety of trainers reach a new level with their personal dogs and their client’s dogs.  

Michael started Ragnar6, a marketing company that brings working dogs and corporate brands together. Created out of demand he opened a dog training business Valhalla K9 Training where most of his business is word of mouth for selective clients. Operation Ragnar6 is Michael’s focus, a needed wake up to our society on  working dogs as a whole. His experience in the dog world has led him to see how working dogs and their breeding and training model the best of the community in a symbiotic relationship with humans.         

Hanae Mansfield

Hanae is a seasoned Product Manager with a proven track record in the firearms industry, holding key roles at Kimber Manufacturing and Sig Sauer. She excels at leading full product lifecycles—from concept to market—by combining market intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong eye for innovation. Her efforts have directly contributed to multi-million-dollar annual sales and brand growth.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Hanae is a lifelong animal lover and proud service dog owner. Her bond with animals, especially her service dog, has shaped her approach to work and life—fostering resilience, empathy, patience, and presence. These qualities strengthen her ability to lead with clarity in fast-paced, high-performance environments.
Hanae thrives in roles that balance strategic execution with human connection, always guided by a deep respect for teamwork, trust, and purpose.

The Boyz

The boyz include Bjorn and Muddy, both amazing Malinois who run as Operation Ragnar6 posse. They are the sons of Ragnar Bjorn being the eldest son and senior to Muddy by a year. Each one highlighted by excelling at specific skills.

Bjorn took over Ragnar’s position as Michael’s service dog. He has been trained to track, find explosives, and dabbles in the art of strategic engagement.

Muddy is everything a working Malinois was designed to and more. When breeding a working dog the athletic and healthy body and sound mind our the main focuses unlike show or designer dogs. Muddy excels at any task set before him with exceptional speed and power. Still this beast is loving fool.   

They are the heart of the program and represent the best of us. This is what Operation Ragnar6 is all about.  

Mike Davis

Mike Davis is a retired police officer and a US Navy Veteran. He enlisted in the US Navy one month after 9/11. He was an instructor at the MA A-School (Navy security forces) where he taught anti terrorism / force protection and physical fitness. He was also the main instructor and trainer for the reserve unit for the 12 years. 

Mike then worked at a sheriff’s office for 17 years, with 13 years on the SWAT team and also worked on the US Marshal Fugitive Task Force and the ICAC (Internet crimes against children) Task Force while working as a child crimes detective. In 2008 He took a part time job at the Weber State Police Academy where he was an instructor and physical fitness instructor for approximately 11 years, sharing his knowledge and experience to help mold the future of law enforcement in Utah.

In 2016 he started a small business, Threat Based Threads, an apparel and accessories brand with his  wife as a way to raise money and give back to the LEO and veteran communities.

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