OUR TEAM



CEO

SPENCER MOZINGO

Spencer is a medically retired United States Marine who faithfully served for 12 years and 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.  

COO

LUIS SAUCEDO

Luis Saucedo brings more than two decades of elite military experience, strategic leadership, and operational excellence to the organization. Born in Dallas, Texas, Luis dedicated 21 years to serving in the United States Army, spending majority of his distinguished career within special operations. Throughout his service, Luis held numerous leadership roles and became known for his ability to lead complex missions in high-risk environments. His career includes more than 80 months of combat deployments, during which he participated in and helped shape operations with significant international and strategic impact. His first-hand experience coordinating multinational objectives, managing diverse teams, and executing sensitive missions has made him a recognized expert in operational oversight and mission planning. As Chief Operations Officer for Allegiance Project Defense, Luis leverages his extensive background in strategic operations, organizational leadership, and risk management to ensure mission effectiveness and organizational readiness. His commitment to excellence, integrity, and service continues to define his work as he supports Allegiance Project Defense’s goals and the communities it serves. Luis’s journey, from Dallas to the front lines of international operations, and now to the forefront of mission-driven organization, his journey reflects a lifelong dedication to service and operational mastery.

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND STANDARDS

STEVE BURRIS

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.

DIRECTOR OF COMBATIVES AND DEFENSIVE TACTICS

Marlon Cajina

Marlon Cajina is a retired United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant with over 20 years of distinguished military service, specializing in operational leadership, martial arts instruction, combat readiness, and professional development. Throughout his military career, Marlon conducted multiple combat deployments with numerous leadership and instructional positions, including Marine Corps Drill Instructor, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) Instructor Trainer, and Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. In his final assignment, he led a military and civilian instructor trainer staff responsible for advancing martial arts training, instructor development, and physical fitness readiness across the Marine Corps. An accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and internationally recognized competitor, Marlon has earned multiple championship titles and podium finishes at prestigious International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) competitions, including Pan American Championship gold, American National Championship gold, and World No-Gi Championship silver medals. His extensive experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, military combatives, and defensive tactics provides a strong foundation for developing practical, effective training programs. As Director of Combatives & Defensive Tactics for Allegiance Project Defense, Marlon leads the development and implementation of defensive tactics training programs, instructor development initiatives, and operational training standards. His focus is on building a scalable training program that emphasizes real-world application, situational awareness, controlled responses, and professional readiness. Drawing on more than two decades of military leadership and martial arts experience, Marlon is committed to developing highly capable instructors, establishing consistent training standards, and strengthening the organization's ability to prepare security professionals for the challenges of their profession.