Montes valiant 12 years of military service as a Combat MP in the United States Army included over 400 combat missions, serving in major combat operations: Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom as well as Operation Nobel Eagle protecting top secret military locations in combat hazardous zones, and protection details of United States Dignitaries and Ambassadors.
Monte was selected to serve in critical protection details, and as logistics supervisor, at the National Security Agency and the Pentagon responsible for the protection of high value protectees around the world.
Monte Mills is highly experienced with strong skills in security, safety, facilities and risk management and crisis planning.
After his military career, Monte managed physical risk and data center operations security for a financial institution for over 17 years. Today, Monte is a Consultant with SafeHaven Security Group responsible for advising and protecting a wide range of clients and regularly speaks on topics related to keeping people safe and protecting their brand image.
Tim D. Keck is a best-selling author, a top-rated speaker, and a court-certified expert on threat management. He has taught thousands of people how to stay safe even under the most difficult of circumstances.
Formerly, Tim was a career police officer and SWAT leader who rose through the ranks to Chief of Police. He has testified before a Congressional committee, provided VIP protection to celebrities, and spearheaded a multi-national undercover investigation.
Tim has been quoted in publications from Newsweek to The New York Times and has made several appearances on national television.
As a speaker, Tim’s presentations are full of both wit and wisdom. He uses improvisational humor and true stories to illustrate learnings that can be put to use immediately.
In his previous career, Chief Keck’s work was recognized by several federal agencies including the Drug Enforcement Agency and Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Justice wrote “The FBI and the American people have been the beneficiaries of your professionalism and dedication to duty…” about his career-long efforts.
Tim has assisted people and organizations from L.A. to London and from Calgary to the Caymans. Clients include Patagonia, PepsiCo, Kimberly-Clark, Walmart Stores, Tyson Foods, Marriott, J.B. Hunt, OppenheimerFund, Total Energies, and many more.
Tim lives in the hills of NW Arkansas with his sassy bride, two dogs, and a plethora of farm animals.
Mike Johnson is a graduate of the FBI National Academy with an emphasis in Behavioral Sciences and has spent over three decades leading law enforcement criminal investigations, undercover narcotics teams, patrol, SWAT, and previously, in the Unites States Military leading criminal investigations.
Mike retired as a Lieutenant in his agency’s Command Staff, has successfully lead people for over 30 years, and is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet.
The United States Air Force formed Mike’s early experiences including service in Operation Desert Storm, time as a Criminal Investigator, and membership in the Joint Drug Enforcement Team (AFOSI) and Anti-Terrorism Teams.
Mike continued to serve and protect people, dedicating twenty-eight years to leadership roles in most every aspect of the civilian law profession. Starting on the streets as a Patrol Officer, then in undercover Narcotics, and later as a supervisor over the Drug Task Force and an assignment to the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force. Because of Mike’s leadership, he was promoted to Lieutenant serving as Patrol Watch Commander and as Assistant Commander over the Criminal Investigation Division. Mike’s broad experience over the years includes SWAT, Crisis Negotiations, Public Information, Defensive Tactics, and as a Certified Law Enforcement Instructor.
Mike earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) and is a Graduate from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.
Mike lives in northwest Arkansas with his wife Becky. He has four grown daughters, several grandchildren, and loves to fish and motorcycle.
William “Bill” Gage served as a United States Secret Service Special Agent for 12 years, where receiving numerous awards for protective and investigative excellence. Protecting the President, Vice President, and others, Bill was an integral member during thousands of missions in the US and around the world including extremely high-threat missions to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel.
As Team Leader for the elite Counter Assault Team (CAT) and Lead Tactical Advance Agent for numerous National Special Security Events (NSSEs), Bill was responsible for focusing on active shooter response, threat suppression, and planning at the White House and other locations visited by the President, Vice-President, and their families. Bill served on two U.S. Congressional Sub-committees related to continuity of operations planning (COOP) for the President and Vice-President.
Bill has consulted with Fortune 50 companies on security assessments and is a certified instructor for ALERRT Active Shooter, a FLETC Use of Force Instructor, AXON/TASER, de-escalation, and in-service police academies. Bill recently partnered with a large financial industry consortium to train thousands of financial institutions. Most recently Bill has served in local law enforcement and now as a consultant for SafeHaven Security Group.
Bill has appeared on CNN, CSPAN, the Washington Post, and several national podcasts, Bill holds a bachelor’s from the Virginia Military Institute and a master’s from Boston University.
