Protection Specialist & Instructor

Todd is a seasoned expert in high-threat security, threat mitigation, motorcade tactics, tactical firearms, and executive protection. With a distinguished career that includes the successful recovery of American hostages overseas and the targeting of high-value individuals, Todd brings unmatched operational insight and leadership to every training and mission.

Education & Credentials

• B.S. in Health Science – American Public University

• Senior-Level Special Operations Forces (SOF) Training, including:

  • Marine Special Operations Individual Training Course

  • French Commando Course

  • Master Assaulter – Close Quarter Battle Instructor

  • Explosives & Breaching Courses

  • Senior SERE Instructor

  • Advanced Mobile Force Protection

  • Advanced Tactical Combat Casualty Care

  • Numerous Advanced Military Leadership & Tactical Courses

  • French Language Proficiency

• ESS Academy – Advanced Security Certifications:

  • Executive Protection

  • Threat Assessment

  • Advanced Security Tactics

  • Trauma Management & Stop the Bleed

  • Firearms

  • Defensive Tactics

  • Advanced Pistol

Professional Experience

Todd is a decorated Marine Raider veteran with over 20 years of leadership and operational experience in high-risk environments across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Key roles include:

• Chief of Operations, Marine Raider Regiment
  Oversaw global SOF counter-terror operations

• Team Chief, 3rd Marine Raider Battalion
  Led combat operations during Operation Inherent Resolve

• Senior Enlisted Advisor, Joint Special Operations Command Africa
  Managed continent-wide SOF crisis response and training for 12,000+ personnel

• Senior SERE Instructor
  Delivered 50+ survival and evasion courses to high-risk personnel

• Marine Infantry Platoon Leader
  Conducted counter-terror operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Licenses & Specialized Training

• Florida Class “D,” “G,” and “CCW” Licenses

• ASP Certified Instructor: Baton, Tactical Light, and Restraints

• Extensive training in:

  • Parachuting

  • Cold-Weather Survival

  • Explosives

  • High-Angle Rescue

  • Counterterrorism Operations

Personal Statement

“My passion is training protectors—equipping professionals with the skills, mindset, and confidence to safeguard lives and build lifelong careers in security.”