Gabe is a retired U.S. Marine Infantry Combat Veteran possessing more than 20 years of active duty service and leadership experience in tactics, weapons, conventional force operations, special weapons security, special operations and training of personnel in preparation for combat operations. Gabe has proven expertise in executing complex missions under high-pressure crisis conditions in austere locations including Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the war on terror during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.  Gabe's military background includes directing and leading in large organizations of diverse groups in order to advance goals.  Bilingual in English and Spanish, with exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.  Physically fit to effectively perform protection duties during extended hours in a range of dynamic environments.  

 

Stats:

Height- 6’0”

Weight-190

 

Education:

MS, Military Studies, Marine Corps University Command and Staff College, Quantico VA – 03/2003

BA, Sociology, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX – 12/1994

 

Languages:

English

Spanish

 

Current Licenses:

Texas Personal Protection Officer #01195493

Texas Commissioned Armed Security Officer #01195493

State of Texas Department of Public Safety Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) License to Carry (LTC) #07178720

U.S. Passport (current)

 

Certifications:

Current DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible

State of Texas Department of Public Safety Personnel Protection Officer - 07/2024

State of Texas Department of Public Safety Commissioned Security Officer - 12/2021

State of Texas Personal Protection Officer Training Certification Course, Level Four – 04/2022 

Certificate of Completion for Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) administered by a licensed psychiatrist – 08/2022

State of Texas Commissioned Security Officer Training Certification Course, Level Three – 11/2021 

State of Texas Department of Public Safety Pepper Spray / Chemical Dispensing Device / Expandable Baton Certification Course – 11/2021

 

Additional Training:

Select-International Protective Detail Specialist Course 

Concepts in Personal Protection 

Body Guarding Strategies 

The Use of Force Continuum 

Unarmed Defensive Tactics 

Expandable Baton Tactics

Interviews and Investigations

Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) High-Risk (Level C) 

Marine Corps Multi-Mission Parachute System (MMPS) Course

Special Forces Military Free Fall Parachutist Course

Basic Airborne Course

Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) Black Belt Instructor Trainer 

Anti-terrorism Instructor Qualification Level II Course 

Infantry Officer Course