ESI Faculty
Bodyguard Training & Security Instructors
Bob Duggan
President- Founder
Bob Duggan founded Executive Security International in 1980 with an obsessive interest in human behavior, especially bad behavior. In 1973, Bob was a co-partner and founder of The Aspen Academy of Martial Arts where his interest in the precursors of attack sharpened.
Todd Haller
Senior Cadre- Shooting Instructor
Todd Haller Senior Shooting Instructor Todd Haller began teaching for ESI as a Senior Shooting Instructor in 2004. He is a Patrol/Training Sergeant with the Snowmass Village Police Department and has been in law enforcement since 1995. Todd is the Training Director for the Roaring Fork Regional multi-agency firearms, arrest control, use of force, and […]
Tony Pagni
Cadre- Shooting Instructor
Tony Pagni Officer Pagni began his affiliation with ESI in 1982 as a student of Hwa Rang Do under Bob Duggan’s instruction. During the same period, Tony began his training in ESI’s firearms program as a range hand and assistant shooting instructor. In 1985, Tony graduated from ESI’s Executive Protection Program and continued on to […]
Keith Buckner
Range Master- Senior Firearms Instructor
Keith Buckner, Army Sergeant Major, (Ret.) SGM Keith Buckner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as Range Master for the ESI shooting programs. He served our country for over 31 years and retired as an Army Sergeant Major, the highest enlisted rank, just above First Sergeant and Master Sergeant. He was […]
Patrick Devine
Cadre- Tactical Medicine
Patrick Devine Patrick Devine has spent his life in service to others and has spent the last 20 years in the security industry. An ESI alumnus who has been primarily involved in the Executive Protection world, he also has experience working High-Risk/PSD details and many other facets of the protection world. A leader in the […]
Abry Elmassian
Cadre- Executive Protection
Abry Elmassian has a multidisciplinary professional background that has spanned various industry intersections while having mental health as the informing foundation of her work.
Greg Nelson
Cadre- Corporate Security Management
Greg Nelson Mr. Nelson is a privacy, protection, and preparedness advocate, with over twenty-five years of security industry experience building value-added security strategies for businesses, organizations, communities, and individuals. His expertise draws on a deep and diverse background which includes professional and volunteer experiences in the public and private safety sectors, as well as years […]
Barry Wilson
Senior Cadre- Executive Protection
Barry Wilson, President Anlance Protection Prior to forming Anlance Protection, Barry served in the US Army in the early 70s. He attended Colorado State University, managed several businesses, and later became involved in security consulting, specializing in Executive Protection, Uniformed Security, and Undercover Surveillance. After graduating from Executive Security International located in Aspen Colorado, Barry […]
Edward Wilson
Cadre- Corporate Security Management
Edward Wilson Edward has worked in many different sectors of the industry over a 30+ year career. During this time, he has amassed considerable experience as a practitioner, trainer, and industry leader in the Protective Services – Intelligence, Crisis Management, and the training profession. Recognized as a subject matter expert in Risk / Threat Analysis, […]
Filippo Marino
Cadre- Corporate Security Management
Filippo Marino CEO, Tegumen Filippo Marino is the Founder and Managing Partner of Tegumen, a risk mitigation advisory firm focused on intelligence-driven brand, operations, and personnel protection strategies. Over the course of his career, Filippo has developed, led, or optimized security, intelligence, and risk management operations as both an adviser and functional leader. In his […]
Elijah Shaw
Senior Cadre- Icon Global Security
Elijah Shaw is the President of ICON a full service agency specializing in Executive and VIP Protection.
Meb West
Director of Training- Executive Protection
Meb West is part-owner and CEO of Seven Spears Security International: A security consulting firm specializing in overseas security support operations for multi-national and international companies.
Jenny West
Senior Cadre- Executive Protection
Jenny West Seven Spears Security International Jenny West served her country honorably in the US Army as an Intelligence Analyst and Director of Command Post Operations. After returning to civilian life, Jenny co-founded Seven Spears Security International, LLC, a security consulting firm specializing in overseas security support operations for multi-national and international companies. She is […]
Chris Story
Senior Cadre- Covert Protection
Chris Story Mr. Story has over 25 years of experience managing, conducting, and consulting in protective security and intelligence operations. He is a senior protective operations leader and consultant in standard and non-standard protective security operations in permissive, semi-permissive, and high-risk environments with an extensive operational background in domestic/international arenas. He spent 3.5 years in […]
