A Legacy of Excellence. A Team You Can Trust.
Decades of experience in Special Operations and Intelligence, united to deliver world-class security solutions.
MEET THE TEAM
The Experts Behind Sentinel Elements
Our team is composed of seasoned professionals with decades of real-world experience in Special Operations and Intelligence gathering. Every member brings a unique skill set forged in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Together, we combine our expertise to provide tailored, results-driven security solutions for individuals, families, and organizations.
Whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom, our team has operated at the highest levels, demonstrating the precision, integrity, and excellence that define Sentinel Elements.
THE TEAM
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Mike
CEO
Mike is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with over twenty years of active duty service, including more than a decade with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), the Navy’s Tier 1 Special Missions Unit. He is an expert in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, he has participated in 14 combat deployments to Afghanistan, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere.
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Steve
CMO
Steve brings a wealth of expertise in international logistics, resource management, and international programs, developed over years of working and living across five continents. With a proven track record of coordinating complex projects and navigating diverse cultural landscapes, he is adept at building and leveraging global networks to achieve mission success.
Advisors
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Darryl
Darryl spent over 20 years in the Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), mastering intelligence operations, security, and investigations. A licensed Private Investigator and member of the Washington D.C. Bar, he holds a BA in both Psychology and Russian, as well as a Juris Doctor, combining sharp intellect with practical expertise.
For more than 15 years, Darryl has led Pexis Corporation, delivering security and investigative solutions to government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and private clients. He’s served as Chairman of the San Diego Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security and as President of the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO).
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Mike
Mike spent 20 years as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer, leading global intelligence operations, including a combat deployment with Special Operations Forces. After his Navy career, he served as a Program Analyst at Navy Special Warfare Command (WARCOM), where he supported mission planning and long-term program development for SEAL Teams and Special Boat Squadrons. He later joined the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst, specializing in counterterrorism and national security, which included time on the ground in Baghdad in 2006.
He holds a Bachelor’s in International Relations and National Security Studies from American University, a Master’s in Public Relations and International Trade from George Washington University, and a Master of Arts in History from San Diego State University.