Eric Gonzales has been a Christian since 1983 and currently attends Metro Life Church. Eric has been
married to his wife since 1992 and has three children, 13, 10, and 8. He was the original armor-bearer
for Pastors Steve and Mary Alessi as of 2000, and continues to serve in that capacity. He further assists
International artist, Ingrid Rosario in the capacity of armor-bearer and security coordinator. Eric is a
retired correctional officer, certified in police training, to include in rapid action tactics. He has also been
certified in Youthful Offenders, Electrical Restraint Devices, Operations & Firearm Tactics, Escort &
Transportation, Defensive Tactics, Human Diversity, 9mm Pistol, 38 Revolver, 12 Gage Shotgun, AR 15
Riffle, 40 Caliber Night Firing, D.E.A. Certified, Narcotics Identification, and Advance Narcotics Canine
Situations. He is the author of Dog Training for the General Public, The 5 Fold Armor-Bearer (Pending
publication), and author of several religious and non-religious articles.
married to his wife since 1992 and has three children, 13, 10, and 8. He was the original armor-bearer
for Pastors Steve and Mary Alessi as of 2000, and continues to serve in that capacity. He further assists
International artist, Ingrid Rosario in the capacity of armor-bearer and security coordinator. Eric is a
retired correctional officer, certified in police training, to include in rapid action tactics. He has also been
certified in Youthful Offenders, Electrical Restraint Devices, Operations & Firearm Tactics, Escort &
Transportation, Defensive Tactics, Human Diversity, 9mm Pistol, 38 Revolver, 12 Gage Shotgun, AR 15
Riffle, 40 Caliber Night Firing, D.E.A. Certified, Narcotics Identification, and Advance Narcotics Canine
Situations. He is the author of Dog Training for the General Public, The 5 Fold Armor-Bearer (Pending
publication), and author of several religious and non-religious articles.
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Though the mini biographies below stress the security knowledge and proficiency of each individual, these are men after God's own heart that have chosen to use their gifts and talents toward the destruction of the devil's work. |
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Julio Anta is a self defense HAGNAH Israeli Instructor and Kung Fu Master and has been a Christian
believer since 1986 and currently attends Metro Life Church. Anta has been married since 86' and has
two children. He is a retired US Marine Sergeant, retired Correctional Officer, prior bodybuilder, and a
certified Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) ITW and Cultural Diversity instructor. He is the
Founder and Head Instructor of Anta's Fitness and Self Defense located in Doral Florida and has many
certifications to numerous to display. He conducts training workshops and seminars throughout the
United States for law enforcement agencies, churches, universities, schools, clubs and organizations.
Here's a few of the workshops by Anta: Currently training Metro Life Church Security Team; Self Defense
Corrections USA Annual Conference, Detroit Mich; Self Defense Camp Cortney, Four Square Church
Retreat, North Carolina; FIU Take Back the Night (Women's Self Defense);and Crime Prevention / Self
Defense for the City of Doral.
believer since 1986 and currently attends Metro Life Church. Anta has been married since 86' and has
two children. He is a retired US Marine Sergeant, retired Correctional Officer, prior bodybuilder, and a
certified Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) ITW and Cultural Diversity instructor. He is the
Founder and Head Instructor of Anta's Fitness and Self Defense located in Doral Florida and has many
certifications to numerous to display. He conducts training workshops and seminars throughout the
United States for law enforcement agencies, churches, universities, schools, clubs and organizations.
Here's a few of the workshops by Anta: Currently training Metro Life Church Security Team; Self Defense
Corrections USA Annual Conference, Detroit Mich; Self Defense Camp Cortney, Four Square Church
Retreat, North Carolina; FIU Take Back the Night (Women's Self Defense);and Crime Prevention / Self
Defense for the City of Doral.
Derrick Charleston has been a Christian believer since 1995 and currently attends Metro Life Church.
Charleston has been married since 1995 and has four children. He is a retired Lieutenant with Florida
Highway Patrol, prior Deputy Chief for the Florida Atlantic University, and Correctional Officer for the
State of Florida. He is also a certified Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) Police Instructor.
He is the Founder and President of Charleston Security Inc.
Charleston has been married since 1995 and has four children. He is a retired Lieutenant with Florida
Highway Patrol, prior Deputy Chief for the Florida Atlantic University, and Correctional Officer for the
State of Florida. He is also a certified Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) Police Instructor.
He is the Founder and President of Charleston Security Inc.
Victor Medina has been a Christian since 1973 and currently attends Elohim Christian Church. He has
been married since 1987 and has three children, two daughters and one son. Medina is a retired
Lieutenant, after 20 years with the New York Police Department (NYPD), who worked with specialized
units such as: K9, Internal Affairs, Emergency Squad, and Special Operations Unit. He is also the
President and Founder of Delta Security Services, which specializes is dignitary protection and escorts.
been married since 1987 and has three children, two daughters and one son. Medina is a retired
Lieutenant, after 20 years with the New York Police Department (NYPD), who worked with specialized
units such as: K9, Internal Affairs, Emergency Squad, and Special Operations Unit. He is also the
President and Founder of Delta Security Services, which specializes is dignitary protection and escorts.
David Agosto has been a Christian since 1987 and currently attends Christ the Rock International, in
Boca Raton. He has been married since 1990 and has two daughters. He worked for the Florida Dept
of Corrections from 1997-2002, and now works with the Broward County Sheriff’s office. In 2004 David
received his cross certification for law enforcement. Since 1997 to date he has been certified in 38
handgun, shotgun, Glock transition, transportation, baker acts, taser certified, hand-held stun device.
David also has previous martial arts training to include bodybuilding experience and general fitness.
Boca Raton. He has been married since 1990 and has two daughters. He worked for the Florida Dept
of Corrections from 1997-2002, and now works with the Broward County Sheriff’s office. In 2004 David
received his cross certification for law enforcement. Since 1997 to date he has been certified in 38
handgun, shotgun, Glock transition, transportation, baker acts, taser certified, hand-held stun device.
David also has previous martial arts training to include bodybuilding experience and general fitness.
Garland has been a Christian since 1968. He was licensed and later ordained into the gospel ministry
in 1982. He and his bride (Donna) have been married since 1979; and have three daughters. Both
currently attend Metro Life Church in Doral, FL. Garland served in the US Army for over 20 years; by
trade he was trained to establish and sustain strategic and tactical communications systems. After
retiring from active duty, he continued to work in communications and for a brief period of time provided
diplomatic escort and troop support in Afghanistan and Iraq. He currently provides services in
communications systems engineering and systems security for various Federal and Department of
Defense agencies.
in 1982. He and his bride (Donna) have been married since 1979; and have three daughters. Both
currently attend Metro Life Church in Doral, FL. Garland served in the US Army for over 20 years; by
trade he was trained to establish and sustain strategic and tactical communications systems. After
retiring from active duty, he continued to work in communications and for a brief period of time provided
diplomatic escort and troop support in Afghanistan and Iraq. He currently provides services in
communications systems engineering and systems security for various Federal and Department of
Defense agencies.
Lonnie Bain has been a Christian since 1973 and currently attends Lighthouse Worship Center.
Lonnie has been married since 1987 and has two sons, 15 & 17 (09'). He is a retired Correctional
Officer Lieutenant, and an active police officer in Virginia; he is a certified instructor in the following
areas: Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Vehicle Operations - Defensive Driving, Human Diversity, First
Responder, and C.P.R. Lonnie has further received certifications in the following ares: Special
Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.), Critical Incident Management, Sniper, Intelligence and Counter
Intelligence in Urban Environment, and Low Light Tactical Operations.
Lonnie has been married since 1987 and has two sons, 15 & 17 (09'). He is a retired Correctional
Officer Lieutenant, and an active police officer in Virginia; he is a certified instructor in the following
areas: Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Vehicle Operations - Defensive Driving, Human Diversity, First
Responder, and C.P.R. Lonnie has further received certifications in the following ares: Special
Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.), Critical Incident Management, Sniper, Intelligence and Counter
Intelligence in Urban Environment, and Low Light Tactical Operations.
Raymond Thomann: Specializing in safety for the 5FAB Ministry. New Jersey area.
"Officer Ray" has been a Christian since 1989 and currently attends Lord of Life Church. "Officer Ray"
has been married since 1992 and has a son and two daughters - 7, 13, and 15. He is a certified police
officer and PTC law enforcement instructor in the State of NJ. He is also a recognized personal safety
expert and host of an AM radio show. In 2001 he was inducted into the WKU Karate Hall of Fame and
in that same year given a state commendation from Senator Diane Allen for his exceptional training in
the field. Officer Ray has recently released his "Seven Days to Personal Safety" Book /DVD program
and is available for lectures / training sessions.
"Officer Ray" has been a Christian since 1989 and currently attends Lord of Life Church. "Officer Ray"
has been married since 1992 and has a son and two daughters - 7, 13, and 15. He is a certified police
officer and PTC law enforcement instructor in the State of NJ. He is also a recognized personal safety
expert and host of an AM radio show. In 2001 he was inducted into the WKU Karate Hall of Fame and
in that same year given a state commendation from Senator Diane Allen for his exceptional training in
the field. Officer Ray has recently released his "Seven Days to Personal Safety" Book /DVD program
and is available for lectures / training sessions.
Tom grew up in the faith and has been married for 29 years, and has 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
Tom is a retired Miami Beach police officer and a licensed Florida Firearm Instructor where he teaches
basic and advance firearm handling and tactics and the 28 hour security course specializing in armed
security. Furthermore, he is a Pastor of Heart of Christ Christian Church and an assistant minister to
an additional ministry Fe Que Vence (Faith that Succeeds).
Tom is a retired Miami Beach police officer and a licensed Florida Firearm Instructor where he teaches
basic and advance firearm handling and tactics and the 28 hour security course specializing in armed
security. Furthermore, he is a Pastor of Heart of Christ Christian Church and an assistant minister to
an additional ministry Fe Que Vence (Faith that Succeeds).
NAME: Eric Gonzales
POSITION: President & Founder
SPECIALIZATION: Ministry
Coordinator/Sharing the Vision
AREA: Miami, Florida
POSITION: President & Founder
SPECIALIZATION: Ministry
Coordinator/Sharing the Vision
AREA: Miami, Florida
NAME: Victor Medina
POSITION: Vice President I
SPECIALIZATION: Dignitary
Protection
AREA: New York
POSITION: Vice President I
SPECIALIZATION: Dignitary
Protection
AREA: New York
NAME: Derrick Charleston
POSITION: Vice President II
SPECIALIZATION: Dignitary
Protection
AREA: Broward County, Florida
POSITION: Vice President II
SPECIALIZATION: Dignitary
Protection
AREA: Broward County, Florida
NAME: Julio Anta
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Self-Defence
AREA: Miami, Florida
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Self-Defence
AREA: Miami, Florida
NAME: Thomas Martinez
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Licensing,
Tactics, and Firearms
AREA: Orlando, Florida
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Licensing,
Tactics, and Firearms
AREA: Orlando, Florida
NAME: Garland Lockhart
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Information
Systems Security
AREA: Virginia & Miami, Florida
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Information
Systems Security
AREA: Virginia & Miami, Florida
NAME: Lonnie Bain
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Overall
Topics
AREA: Virginia
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Overall
Topics
AREA: Virginia
NAME: David Agosto
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Overall
Topics
AREA: Broward County, Florida
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Overall
Topics
AREA: Broward County, Florida
NAME: Raymond Thomann
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Self-Defence
AREA: New Jersey
POSITION: Instructor
SPECIALIZATION: Self-Defence
AREA: New Jersey
Robert Acuña has been a Christian since 1983 and currently attends Metro Life Church located
in Doral, FL. Originally living in New York for 32 years, Robert and his family relocated to Florida 9
years ago. Robert and his wife Lucy have been married since 1990 and have two beautiful
children, Elijah and Tiffany. Robert has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in the
corporate environment. He currently heads up the South Florida sales efforts for one of the
Nation’s Largest Security Guard Firms. He provides security services to government, corporate,
commercial, airport and residential clients throughout South Florida.
in Doral, FL. Originally living in New York for 32 years, Robert and his family relocated to Florida 9
years ago. Robert and his wife Lucy have been married since 1990 and have two beautiful
children, Elijah and Tiffany. Robert has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in the
corporate environment. He currently heads up the South Florida sales efforts for one of the
Nation’s Largest Security Guard Firms. He provides security services to government, corporate,
commercial, airport and residential clients throughout South Florida.
NAME: Robert Acuna
POSITION: Director of Sales
and Marketing
SPECIALIZATION: Sales and
Marketing
AREA: Homestead, Florida
POSITION: Director of Sales
and Marketing
SPECIALIZATION: Sales and
Marketing
AREA: Homestead, Florida
