Jason McLendon

Since beginning his protective career in 1995, Mr. McLendon has gained extensive experience in leadership, management, and instruction overseeing various programs in protective operations, law enforcement, and security management, to include high-threat executive/dignitary protection, nuclear security, emergency management, law enforcement, and emergency medical response (as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician) with service in multiple federal, county, and municipal agencies. Holds numerous instructor certifications and licenses, and has experience teaching a variety of topics including, but not limited to: law enforcement, executive/dignitary protection, active shooter response, anti-terrorism, security, firearms, defensive tactics, baton, pepper spray, TASER, first aid/CPR/AED, HAZMAT, security driving, and less-lethal weapons. Served as a federal anti-terrorism instructor, protective services instructor, military SWAT team commander, hostage negotiator, and protection specialist.

Has provided protective security for the President of the United States, Vice-President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Air Force, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, multiple other high-ranking military officials, multiple US Congressmen, entertainers/celebrities, witnesses, corporate executives, and other threatened persons. Has conducted worldwide Threat and Vulnerability Assessments, Emergency Plan Validation Exercises, and Antiterrorism Operational Assessments through the full spectrum of risk management. Served as Terrorist Operations Specialist for military Vulnerability Assessment Teams. Represented US Army and US Air Force law enforcement programs at joint-service initiatives and service component headquarters levels.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University at Montgomery in Justice and Public Safety (with a specialization in the area of Security Administration), a Master's Degree from Webster University in Business and Organizational Security Management, and a Master of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as the coveted Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and the Master Peace Officer Award from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Mr. McLendon is also an Eagle Scout.