Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications as a Sniper, Joint Tactical Air Controller, Range Safety Officer for Live Fire, Dynamic Movement and Master Training Specialist. He also served for 7 years as an Operator and Lead Instructor for the CIA’s Elite GRS Protective Officer Detail for High-Risk and Critical environments worldwide, to include; Kirkuk, Iraq, Kabul, Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon and Benghazi, Libya. Jimmy has trained law enforcement on the Federal, State, and Local levels as well as Fire Department, EMS and Dispatch personnel. In 2018, he co-founded Able Nation, a non-profit organization established to provide funds, scholarships, and equipment to enhance safety in churches, schools and civic organizations. Jimmy is currently the CEO of Able Shepherd, LLC providing reality based readiness training to a growing community based out of South Denver. His favorite title is proud husband, and father of 4 amazing children.