Is a leading educator and highly skilled member of our team. James is a United States Army
veteran having been awarded the Bronze Star for actions while in combat, under enemy fire. His
outstanding and prestigious training include being an Army Ranger, graduating Ranger School,
Pathfinder Course, Sniper Course, Airborne Course, and Air Assault Course, earning both the
Expert Infantryman’s Badge and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. As a former Diplomatic Security
Specialist for the US State Department / Department of State Diplomatic Security. He provided
protective services for high-level U.S. officials, designated foreign leaders, and diplomatic
facilities around the world. James has a very extensive background in high profile VIP security,
recognized for close protection for 2 Vice Presidents of the United States of America and
multiple ambassadors and other government officials. He’s provided Personal Protection for
State Department Personal to include but not limited to the US Ambassadors, Congressmen,
Senators, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of State First Lady, and selected foreign diplomats.
James obtained his ASIS International Certified Protection Professional CPP Certification and is
skilled as a US State Department instructor certified to teach Diplomatic Protection for the
Diplomatic Security Services department, US State Department fire arms instructor, US State
Department qualified, Designated Defensive Marksman, US State Department Diplomatic
Security Specialist qualified, Executive Security International –Certified Protection Specialist
course, Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer certification for First Aid (American Red Cross),
Executive Security International Certified Protection C.P.S. Program, Tactical Combat Casualty
Care (TCCC), Vehicle Dynamics and Motorcade Operations, Multiple Specialized US Army
military courses. He is also the creator of the highly sought after Active Shooter Preparedness
Training Program P.A.C.E. (Prepare, Action, Care, Evacuate). James is currently on assignment
as the Security Director for the Dancing with the Stars 56 city tour, managing all security needs
for 12 celebrity dancers to insure a safe environment for all members of the tour.

*James is available upon special request for our Sniper/Long Distance Shooting and Active
Shooter Programs.