Alex is a long-established Farragut Tennessee resident and graduate of Ferris State University in Michigan, with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in forensic science. Alex has also completed the rigorous Executive Protection and Hostage Rescue program at Trojan Securities International in Fayetteville, AR. He refined the skills he learned in the program while working and training with individuals from different special operations units. He began his safety and security career as a contractor with NASCAR great Richard Petty, and continued with the Federal Protection Agency, providing security force protection during the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He then worked with Knox County Schools for 14 years. In his role as a resource officer, he played a vital role in developing and implementing security action plans used in schools and after-school events. He also taught criminal justice and forensic science at the high school level. Most Recently, Alex has been focusing on an independent security career and has served an extensive list of political figures, athletes, entertainers, high-profile executives, and community leaders.