Tom is the co-owner of ESS. He retired from the Alabama State Troopers as the Commander of the Executive Security Unit responsible for the personal security of the sitting Governor, as well as all State Constitutional Officers. Tom has 29 years of active service in law enforcement He also was responsible for the security of visiting dignitaries, working with US Secret Service, US State Department, US Capital Police and others. Among his responsibilities, Tom was charged with the physical security of the State Capital complex. Tom’s desire is to train security teams and individuals to be able to protect themselves and others.