Richard DeGise, C.P.S -  Deputy Director of Security Operations & Regional Director, Mid-West U.S.

Richard served four years as a United States Marine on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. During that time he became the Training NCOIC and was responsible for his Marines and others, in skills ranging from basic marksmanship to basic MOUT (Mobile Operations in Urban Terrain) and EMP (Enhanced Marksmanship Program) shooting.

Mr. DeGise is an honor graduate of the ESI (Executive Security International) Advanced Executive Protection Program where he earned his professional credential as a Certified Protection Specialist (C.P.S).

Richard is currently attending the Colorado School of Trades, where he is working on a Gunsmithing Certification. He is also certified in the First Aid, CPR and AED by the American Red Cross, Certified in A.S.P Baton's, Taser, O.C. Sprays and various other skill sets.

Richard also works in the Training Division as a Firearms Coach/Instructor and as an Associate Instructor in other various courses.

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