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This security, intel and entertainment consultant also specializes in the history of intelligence collection.
Doug Patteson
Ex CIA operations officer
Expert on security, intelligence, firearms, hostage advocacy, entertainment
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Risk assessment and management
Security, counterterrorism
Performance improvement, sales
Collaboration, communication
Building loyalty
Change
Change management
Clandestine
Coaching
This former Ops officer with a rank equivalent to military general was the chief of operations at the CTC on 9/11.
Enrique "Ric" Prado
Ex CIA ops officer & CTC chief of ops
Expert on paramilitary, counterterrorism, special / clandestine operations
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Inspiring, motivating
Leadership, strategy, vision
Security, counterterrorism
Risk assessment and management
Intelligence
Security
Clandestine
Defense
Motivation
This former FBI operative was instrumental in capturing notorious spy, Robert Hanssen.
Eric O'Neill
Ex FBI counterintelligence operative
Expert on cybersecurity, technology, security
Crime, investigation
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Cybersecurity, technology
Inspiring, motivating
Leadership, strategy, vision
FBI
Investigation
Espionage
Intelligence
Clandestine
This author, speaker & Cold War historian lectures internationally and is a frequent media contributor.
Francis Gary Powers Jr.
Founder, Cold War Museum
Expert on the Cold War, aviation, the U-2 incident, entertainment
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Inspiring, motivating
Aerospace, military
Cold war
Aerospace
Military
Aviation
Clandestine
This recipient of CIA's Trailblazer Award was key to the disruption of the most dangerous nuclear weapons network in history.
James Lawler
Ex CIA senior officer
Expert on insider threats, WMDs, counterintelligence, security
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Collaboration, communication
Inspiring, motivating
Security, counterterrorism
Performance improvement, sales
National security
HUMINT
Intelligence
Security
CIA
This former Green Beret has trained thousands in areas that translate into business results.
Jeff Miller
Ex U.S Army Special Forces and intelligence operative
Expert on security, intelligence, deception, The Cold War
Collaboration, communication
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Security, counterterrorism
Political issues, international business
Leadership, strategy, vision
Intelligence
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Trainer
Educator
This SPYEX consultant facilitated a multi-million dollar settlement between a US-based client and a foreign government.
Joseph Assad
Ex counterterrorism official
Expert on security, negotiating, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, human rights
Leadership, strategy, vision
Risk assessment and management
Collaboration, communication
Inspiring, motivating
Avoiding bias, diversity
Intelligence
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Risk assessment and strategy
Leadership
This former U.S. DOS medical officer & psychiatrist has provided mental health support to 60,000 U.S. diplomats and family members.
Kenneth Dekleva
Ex DoS medical officer & psychiatrist
Expert on leadership analysis, mental health, psychiatry-medicine integration
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Leadership, strategy, vision
Risk assessment and management
Political issues, international business
Intelligence
Clandestine
Psychology
Espionage
China
A sought-after cybersecurity expert, this non-fiction and fiction writer is also an inductee to the Martial Arts Masters' Hall of Fame.
Kevin McDonald
Cybersecurity & systems management leader
Expert on enterprise tech, security, cyber fraud, martial arts
Inspiring, motivating
Avoiding bias, diversity
Security, counterterrorism
Performance improvement, sales
Risk assessment and management
Security
Cyber
Cyber security
Technology
Crime
This military historian and public speaker is the bestselling author of three exceptional nonfiction espionage thrillers.
Larry Loftis
WWII historian & author
Expert on espionage, military, WWII, female spies
Political issues, international business
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Security, counterterrorism
Media, entertainment
Author
Writer
Historian
WW2
Combat training
This former CIA operative and author brings decades of experience to her speaking and consulting expertise.
Lindsay Moran
Ex CIA operations officer
Expert on covert operations, intelligence, and disinformation
Inspiring, motivating
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Leadership, strategy, vision
Security, counterterrorism
Media, entertainment
CIA
Communication
Investigation
Women
HUMINT
Matt specializes in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence, and risk management issues.
Matt Devost
Renowned hacker & cybersecurity leader
Expert on red teaming, threat intelligence, global risk management
Security, counterterrorism
Risk assessment and management
Cybersecurity, technology
Collaboration, communication
Leadership, strategy, vision
Hacking
Threat analysis
Risk assessment and strategy
Cyber
Cyber security

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"For many of our attendees, Eric's presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important and relevant business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event."
John Fuller
President & CEO, Johnny Rockets
Ex FBI counterintelligence operative, Eric O'Neill
"One of the most highly decorated CIA field operations officers of his generation... if people knew the work he has done in the shadows of the Middle East, Europe, and Russia, they would sleep easier at night."
Michael Morell
Former Acting Director, CIA
on Ex CIA intelligence service officer, Marc Polymeropoulos
"Bob is a dynamic, humorous individual and kept the audience spellbound...try to do everything you can to meet this exceptional man and hear his fantastic stories."
Lois Glab
Chairman, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Docent Association
on Ex FBI special agent and undercover operative, Bob Hamer
"Bradley's fascinating stories, actionable lessons and unique perspective captivate, motivate and inspire audiences."
Bob Dougherty
Former undercover operations officer & instructor, CIA
on Ex double agent and former member of Nelson Mandela's spy unit, Bradley Steyn
"Tyler is a charismatic presenter whose talents lie not only in his grasp of hard-to-find facts, but his creative analysis and compelling storytelling. What is more, his audiences take away a lesson learned, something to apply to their own lives."
Barry Scheck
Lawyer & Co-Founder, The Innocence Project
on author & private investigator, Tyler Maroney
"I would recommend Michele as a speaker for any executive event, thought leadership session, female empowerment, leadership, etc. She truly is a catalyzer of incredible content and debate — her content is simply eye opening."
Alice Grasset
Head of Marketing, Israel and Emerging Markets, Salesforce
on Ex CIA undercover officer, Michele Rigby Assad
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