OUR TEAM

DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Justin is a highly accomplished U.S. Army combat veteran with distinguished service in the 82nd Airborne Division and as a member of JSOC’s Task Force Red and Task Force Knight. With extensive experience in high-threat, austere environments, Justin has successfully completed numerous combat deployments, specializing in personal security details (PSD) and direct-action raids (DA). Following his military career, Justin has further honed his expertise by attending elite executive protection schools and instructor courses, focusing on firearms, close-quarters battle (CQB), and executive and close protection (EP/CP) tactics. He has also provided invaluable support on private military contracts and executed numerous high-profile executive and close protection operations both domestically and internationally. Justin’s comprehensive skill set and dynamic training methodology bring unparalleled value to the APS team, ensuring mission success and unparalleled professionalism for any scenario.

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Spencer is a medically retired United States Marine who faithfully served for 12 years with multiple combat deployments. He currently serves the security industry in multiple capacities including operations, executive protection, security assessments/seminars, and training. With over a thousand security details as a protector he has brought the excellence required for success to the training realm. During his tenure in the Marine Corps, he worked his way through the ranks teaching over 2000 hours marksmanship and tactics to all branches of the military, the intelligence community, and federal law enforcement agencies until he achieved the title of Master Instructor. Since then, he has held multiple positions with the Department of State where he was responsible for training agents and contractors for high-threat duty assignments, austere environments, complex missions, and security operations. He is certified to instruct Tactical Firearms(NRA, FLETA), High-Risk Environment Firearms (DSS), Active Shooter Response (RAIDER, DSS, CRASE), Close Quarters Battle- CQB (USMC, DSS), Civilian Marksmanship (NRA), Medical Response (HSI,FBI), Evasive and Security Driving (DSS,BSR), Defensive Tactics/Combatives (USMC, GST, Safariland), Instructor Level Classes (FLETA, USMC, DSS, NRA) and Multiple Security Disciplines (DHS, TX PSB, VA DCJS, Safariland, ASP, GST). Through diverse experience and dedication to excellence, he is committed to bringing unparalleled training to all levels.

INSTRUCTOR/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

After 22 years in the US Secret Service, Steve Burris retired as a Senior Special Agent with a total of 25 years in federal law enforcement. As a Regional In-Service Training Program Manager, he trained over 200 agents across 7 states and specialized in small detail, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and control tactics training. With four years as an instructor at the Secret Service Academy and certifications as an ASP-Baton and Pepper Spray instructor, Steve's expertise extends beyond his background in protective intelligence. Steve is an ALERRT certified instructor and provides Active Shooter and CPR/Stop-the-Bleed training throughout the state of Texas.

SECURITY MANAGER

At age 20, Marcos Fernandes joined the Army in 2010, serving as an Infantry Team Leader, Personal Security Detachment, Radio Operator, Rifleman, Machine Gunner, and Armored Vehicle Driver. He deployed to Afghanistan twice, with 170th IBCT and 3rd ID, and was awarded multiple medals, including a Purple Heart and ARCOM with Valor Device. Upon leaving service, Marcos became a firearm instructor, and Armorer, before earning a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from UTD. He completed his degree interning as a business consultant and firearm instructor. Marcos currently works with tactical training companies, as a business owner, consultant, and firearms, medical, urban and rural movement Instructor. During his Private security career, he has been in charge of assignments that included protecting presidential candidates, public figures, very-high net worth individuals, large crowds, and hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of equipment.

SUPERVISING OFFICER

Carter Durham is a distinguished U.S. Army veteran whose service forged a foundation of unparalleled tactical expertise. With boots-on-the-ground experience in intelligence collection, area surveillance, and direct-action (DA) mission support. He is survival-trained, medically cross trained, and highly proficient in advanced weapon systems–skills sharpened under extreme conditions and high stakes environments. Post-military, Carter transitioned seamlessly into the private sector, where he has trained teams in critical lifesaving techniques, advanced pistol, and rifle tactics. Carter has also served on executive protection teams for multiple high-net-worth individuals, including one ultra-high-net-worth client, providing discreet, strategic security with the same precision and discipline that defined his military career.

SUPERVISING OFFICER

Isaac Meza began his career as a Master At Arms for the U.S Navy where he rose to the position of Watch Commander for his Police Department. He quickly transitioned over to the Federal Protective Service where he spent 8 years as a contractor protecting Federal Dignitaries. Soon after Isaac transitioned to protecting High Net Worth individuals and has had the pleasure of working for a variety of clients, including Executive Protection/Driver for High Value families. Isaac brings a plethora of medical and security expertise to our team. In 2022, Isaac was awarded a medal for his involvement in rescuing a wounded civilian from a burning vehicle. Most recently, Isaac brings his extensive knowledge in Executive and Corporate protection to Allegiance Project Security.

PARTNERING INSTRUCTOR

Randy is a retired Navy SEAL veteran with 22 years of military experience and multiple combat deployments. In 2012, Randy was selected as the SEAL Team SEVEN, NSWG Group 1, and Naval Special Warfare Command SEAL/Sailor of the Year. Additionally, he served as the Leading Chief/Course and program manager for the Naval Special Warfare Combatives department for three years where he spearheaded the development of the current NSW combatives and combatives instructor programs, which is the pinnacle of what SEALs learn today in hand-to-hand combat. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt. Randy is a USCCA firearms instructor and Texas License to Carry Instructor. He is an NSW Range Safety Officer Instructor and Range Operations Safety Officer in Static & Dynamic Small Arms; Rockets & Standoff Weapons; Ground Mobility Fire & Maneuver; Close-Quarters Combat; and Explosive Breaching. Upon retiring from the SEAL Teams in 2016 Randy worked as firefighter for the City of San Diego for six years. During his time with SDFD he was part of several active shooter drills and developed the departments Combative Patient Program. In 2019, he was awarded Firefighter of the Year by Poway VFW.  In 2022 he left SDFD and started teaching at a Dallas based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym as a professor, self-defense, and tactical instructor in 2022. In 2024, Randy reopened his tactical company, American Warrior Combatives teaching fulltime tactical shooting ranges and self-defense. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from National University.