Mr. Kelly served in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was trained in Counter-Terrorism, Weapons, and Hand-to-Hand Combat. During his service he received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Guard Protection Award and Meritorious Mast Award. In 2008 he graduated with honors from Executive Security International, which is one of the few Executive Protection Schools that has been recognized by a State Board of Higher Education.

• Certified Personal Protection Officer by the State of Texas P.S.B.
• Certified Protection Specialist through Executive Security International.
• Protection experience includes foreign dignitaries, high profile religious speakers, domestic situations and counter surveillance.