Chris is a retired US Army Counterintelligence Special Agent and reconnaissance expert, with over 20 years of active service. He served throughout multiple combat zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria in a counterterrorism and special activities capacity. During stateside assignments, he conducted counterespionage investigations and antiterrorism operations with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Chris worked as a singleton on a plethora of high-threat operations both covert and clandestine, and a graduate of several advanced tactical and intelligence courses ranging from surveillance operations to signature reduction.

Chris retired in January 2019 and began teaching Military Science at Stephen F. Austin State University, as well as Adjunct Professor in Kinesiology for Firearms Safety and Application. Chris is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Master Practitioner (SAS-MP) and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group.

Chris is a former UK Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Officer with 15 years’ experience in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). He served in PSNI Specialist Operations Branch as a surveillance and reconnaissance expert, conducting high threat covert operations concerning national security and organised crime. Chris is a nationally qualified Special Operations Instructor delivering expertise on sensitive clandestine intelligence gathering techniques, methodology and tradecraft and has delivered training to multiple agencies operating in hostile environments. He is also a National Firearms Instructor and hand-to-hand combat instructor.

Since leaving Law Enforcement in 2023 Chris has been advising, instructing and operating in hostile environments across the Middle East as a Senior Security Consultant.

Stephen Sadler is a retired police sergeant from the Toronto Police Service with thirty years of dedicated service including five years as Team Lead for CBRNE Response as a Certified Explosives and CBRN Technician. His background includes military service as an officer with the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. Internationally, Stephen performed as Mentor / Advisor to the Commanding General in Badakhshan Province in Feyazabad, Afghanistan.

In addition to his operational background, Stephen is an accomplished trainer providing instruction to over 15,000 in various disciplines including Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) and is Lead Trainer for Crowd Management / Public Order delivering training to police personnel throughout Canada and the United States of America. He is a provincially certified Search and Rescue Manager in Ontario, and Affiliate Faculty for International Trauma and Life Support training.

Stephen Sadler has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto, and currently serves as a Corporate Security Manager. He is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Master Practitioner (SAS-MP) and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group.

Tom is a former US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Senior Security Officer who served over two decades protecting and training CIA personnel. He was responsible for the security of CIA personnel in several active war zones and has extensive worldwide operational security experience and in-depth knowledge of security disciplines through overseas postings and travel assignments in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe and The Middle East.

Tom is a seasoned protective operation veteran and trainer. He has over 30 years of experience as a security professional working in counterterrorism, personnel and physical security, crisis management, protective operations, counter-surveillance, investigations, and consulting. Thomas Pecora is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Master Practitioner (SAS-MP) and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group.

Dave is a senior military and defense professional with more than 30 years of distinguished performance in operational, intelligence, and leadership roles across the United States and multiple international theaters. He is recognized for his ability to support complex national security missions, synchronize multi‑agency efforts, and lead diverse multinational teams in high‑threat, politically sensitive environments.

Dave brings extensive operational experience conducting Controlled Operations in direct support of the National Command Authority and the Department of Defense worldwide. His background includes coordinating, integrating, and deconflicting operations with U.S. federal and state agencies, as well as international partners, both domestically and abroad.

He also possesses broad international experience as a Mentor, Instructor/Assessor, and Subject Matter Expert within multinational training environments, contributing to the development and readiness of partner forces and allied organizations.

Jenni was in the Air Force for 21 years, serving in 3 Pentagon tours and multiple commands. Her final assignment was Vice Commander, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, where she led installation security, including protection of Air Force One. A counterterrorism and soft target hardening expert, Jenni now works with businesses, schools, houses of worship, malls, hospitals, convention centers and sporting venues to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. She advises two DHS Security Centers of Excellence and is on the advisory panel for the Homeland Security Training Institute and the Crisis Response Journal. She is the author of two award-winning security books and instructs courses for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Jenni is an analog astronaut and participates in simulated space missions, conducting human factors and scientific research to advance human spaceflight.

Dr. Hesterman is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Master Practitioner (SAS-MP) and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group.

Sargento Primero Retirado de Operaciones Especiales del Ejército de Chile. Se desempeño por 24 años en el ejército, tiempo en el cual logró diferentes especializaciones tales como Fuerzas Especiales, Paracaidista, Francotirador y buceador de combate. Durante su desempeño y debido a sus capacidades fue desplegado en diversas áreas de riesgo tales como Haití en el año 2004, Terremoto Chile 2010 y Chipre en 2017 -2018. Fue designado en diferentes ocasiones para instruir a personal de la institución y entidades en cursos de especialización y etapas de pre-despliegue de tropas. Además, consiguió diferentes galardones como destacado instructor. Ha continuado trabajando con la comunidad de operaciones especiales, en programas de actualización de técnicas de tiro de precisión y otras.

Es el Fundador y Director Ejecutivo de Bovet Elite Trace donde ha demostrado una amplia experiencia en educación en seguridad física y puesta en marcha de programas integrales de protección. En la actualidad junto a su compañía ha logrado asistir a más de 1000 personas y al menos 20 organizaciones en la implementación de mejoras relativas a la seguridad y protección, y se encuentra culminando sus estudios de Ingeniería en Prevención de Riesgos. German Bovet es Especialista en Alerta Situacional SAS® e instructor certificado por Arcuri Group LLC.

Karl is a former Director at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). His duties ranged from formulating the overall security strategy in separate directorates to security architecture development to regional security oversight for East Asia, Africa, and Afghanistan. Karl had managerial control over personnel security; technical security; physical/infrastructure security; IT security; and continuity of operations.

As a consulting member of the Center for Security Evaluation for the Intelligence Community, Karl provided recommendations on the protection of intelligence sources and methods worldwide, recommendations to the Intelligence Community regarding statutory responsibilities to develop and implement policies and programs to protect US diplomats and facilities, and risk assessments to executive CIA and Department of State officials. Karl was a member of the CIA’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) Committee.

Karl is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP).

Craig M. Traub is a clinical psychologist and criminologist with over 13 years of experience in psychiatric care, psychological assessment, and risk management across civilian, forensic, and military settings. He has worked in acute psychiatric hospitals, outpatient services, private settings, forensic units, and community health environments, with experience in trauma, severe mental illness, psychosis, intellectual disability, and neuropsychological assessment. He has prepared psychological opinions and psycho-legal reports for South African courts and contributed toward peer-reviewed publications and documentaries.

Craig holds advanced postgraduate qualifications in clinical psychology and criminology and is registered with professional regulatory bodies in multiple jurisdictions. He is an Associate Fellow of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Craig is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP), has completed the Applied Verbal De-Escalation Specialist™ (AVDE-S) program, and proudly serves as an instructor with Arcuri Group.

Kathy McCormack is a veteran law enforcement professional with over 38 years of distinguished service –10 years with the Toronto Police Service and 28 years as a Sergeant with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Her career has centered on officer training, personal safety, and community-focused policing. As a certified Use of Force and Firearms Instructor, Kathy played a pivotal role in training officers at both the Ontario Police College and within the OPP. Her expertise in Defensive Tactics and Personal Safety helped shape critical standards for officer preparedness and public protection.

Kathy brought her front-line experience into academia as a Professor in Police Foundations programs at Centennial and Humber Colleges. At George Brown College, she taught courses such as “Woman Alone” and “Communications/Personal Safety,” empowering students and community members with practical safety knowledge. In addition to her public service and teaching roles, Kathy has worked in executive protection and consulting for high-profile entertainment industry clients, including on-set safety consultation and personal protection.

A published author, Kathy co-authored the true crime novel 10-45 Spells Death and contributed to the fourth edition of Youth in Conflict with the Law. Now retired from active policing, Kathy remains active as a mentor, educator, and safety consultant. Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to public safety, leadership, and empowering others through education.

Throughout his career Justin has been passionate about personal safety, communication methods, and de-escalation tactics. He served as an instructor in combat during his service with the United States Army with the 173rd Airborne. Justin’s US Army service included various roles – designated marksman, physical security supervisor, personal security detachment team leader, and school’s manager.

After Army service, Justin continued his mission as trainer for law enforcement, and community readiness courses including Defensive Tactics, Verbal De-Escalation, Active Shooter Response, Arrest and Control, Use of Force, Combat Stress Mitigation and Medical Readiness. Over the course of his career Justin earned multiple accolades including the Purple Heart, Police Meritorious Service Medal, and most recently the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors Medal of Valor. Justin is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Master Practitioner (SAS-MP) and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group LLC.

Sara Kelley is a Code Compliance Manager with nearly 20 years of public service in various capacities, including a background in law enforcement as a probation officer. She brings extensive experience in field operations, code enforcement, and staff training. Sara has taught courses on officer safety, defensive tactics, verbal de-escalation, handling difficult people, and more. Her training approach blends real-world experience with a strong commitment to public safety and professional development.

Sara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Administration and an Associate’s degree in Code Compliance. She is a Certified Code Enforcement Officer through the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO). Her academic and professional credentials reflect a deep commitment to high-quality training and continuing education.

Greg is currently serving as a Nuclear Security and Emergency Management Professional. As a military veteran who retired after 22 years of combined service in the Canadian Armed Forces, Greg has amassed an enormous amount of experience in situational awareness and readiness disciplines.

He is a Certified Use of Force, Firearms and Tactics instructor and has developed training and response programs for law enforcement as well security professionals. Greg also serves as the Vice President of the Ontario Tactical Advisory Body (OTAB).

Greg is proud father of three, and husband to a dedicated police officer of 15 years.

Greg Briggs is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Master Practitioner and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group.

Jim Wenzel is United States Marine Corps veteran and Retired Law Enforcement Professional. Jim eventually earned the title of investigator/hostage negotiator, and later served the school sector as a school resource officer where he worked with education leaders and students in providing a safe campus environment. Additional experience includes serving as trainer to military special operations communities that were preparing for high-threat overseas deployments.

Jim Wenzel has an extensive list of training credentials, from crime scene forensics to combative environment trainings.

Jim Wenzel is a trainer for Arcuri Group LLC.

Randy R. Campbell began his career in law enforcement in 1990, serving as a police officer in Mount Airy, NC and in 1992, he joined the Virginia State Police. He was a member of the Virginia State Police Counter Terrorism Criminal Interdiction (CCI) teams and a narcotics canine handler. Randy was promoted to Sergeant in 2007. During this time, he was the VSP Division 3 Senior Firearms Instructor.

Upon retirement, Randy worked at Liberty University (Lynchburg) creating and developing an all-hazards emergency management program. He is a certified Associate Emergency Manager recognized by the Virginia Emergency Management Association (VEMA) and Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM). From 2018-2022, he served with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Active Attack Program as a lead instructor. Randy is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP) and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group.

Monty H. Mathis is a retired police sergeant with the Lakeland Police Department in Lakeland, Florida. Prior to that he served in the United States Air Force as an Investigator and was one of the top five criminal investigators in the USAF. He has extensive ‘street’ experience in numerous aspects of law enforcement operations. Monty is a certified Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Accident Reconstructionist, Interrogation Instructor and holds a master’s degree in education. Monty has been a consultant for the Police Executive Research Forum, an instructor for several universities and is a certified Situation Awareness Specialist® – Master Practitioner (SAS-MP) and certified Instructor with Arcuri Group.