About Speaker

Born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI
United States Navy veteran
Two years Michigan DNR Deputy Officer
Three years Kalamazoo Township Police Officer
Seven years Kalamazoo Township EMT II / Firefighter
Seven years Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate
Volunteer armed security Fellowship Church
Coordinator Life Safety Ministry Living Stone Church
Current Operations Manager for Shield Security
Extensive training through Action Pistol Group and Defender’s-USA
Handgun Building Clearing, Church Security through Defenders USA
Urgent Trauma & Tactical Medical Care through Defenders USA
De-Escalation and Takedown and Detainment training through GJPD
Certified RSO through Defender’s USA & NRA
Certified NRA Handgun Instructor
Certified American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric FA/CPR/AED, as well as Urgent & Tactical medical training
Completed ALERRT – CRASE Train the Trainer
Has studied extensively defensive tactics and defensive law and firearms expert at a local gun store
Member of Faith Based Security Network & current head of his church security team
Member of Sheepdog Church Security
Co-Vice Chair Mesa County Church Safety Network