David founded Broadsword Defense in the Fall of 2021. David has over thirty years of experience between Marine Corps Special Operations, Law Enforcement, Training, international and domestic Security. David attended the American Military University, where he majored in organizational management & leadership in 2013 while still on Active Duty in the United States Marine Corps. David served as a Peace Officer, working in a patrol car, Street Crimes Unit, Gangs, Vice, Narcotics, Crime Suppression Neighborhood Teams, and the Anti-Terrorism Liaison Officer for the San Diego Police Department’s most populated tourist division. David has deployed worldwide, including Iraq and Afghanistan on multiple combat deployments, during the deadliest of times and most recently to Ukraine. Now he brings those skillsets to Texas to continue providing the most qualified personnel to provide safety and security to our communities.

Aaron has over 30 years of real-world experience in the industry. Serving twenty two years in the United States Marine Corps serving in diverse billets- Sniper/Sniper Team Leader, Recon Team Leader, Force Recon Team Leader, Assault Team Leader, Royal Marine Commando Exchange, UK, Security Forces, Exercise Director, retiring from Marine Special Operations Command. In addition, he has spent the last 5 years as a High Threat Security Consultant and Security Operations Manager for the Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, US Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq.  Now he brings those experiences to our clients and our community.