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John “JD” De Loach
Executive & Dignitary Protection Specialist (PPS) — 35+ Years
- Based in Texas City, TX
- Experience 35 years
- Languages English
- Available for assignments
With more than 35 years in protective services, John “JD” De Loach has protected presidential candidates, members of Congress, diplomats, professional athletes, entertainment figures, and NASA/JSC executives and astronauts.
Career Highlights
- Lead protection agent for United Space Alliance (NASA/JSC contractor) for 12 years, directing all vulnerability and risk assessments.
- Executive Protection Lead for a multi-million-dollar aerospace company.
- Senior roles: Corporate Risk Manager, Hotel Security Director, Security Operations Director.
- Certified self-defense instructor — USJA 1st-degree black belt (Judo), 2nd-degree (Jujitsu); 30+ years martial arts.
Training & Credentials
- Certified Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) and Personal Protection Officer (PPO).
- Executive Protection Institute (Dr. Kobetz) — “Nine Lives” associate.
- Texas A&M Executive/Dignitary Protection; ASIS Executive Protection (Robert Oatman); Boeing Executive Protection program.
- Skilled in vulnerability/risk assessment, tactical driving, residential/estate and travel security, and security advance work.