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RYAN T. THAXTON

RYAN T. THAXTON

Georgetown

Summary

Executive Protection professional with extensive experience safeguarding heads of state, senior government officials, and high-profile principals during domestic and international operations. Proven record of operating discreetly under intense scrutiny while ensuring principal safety, operational continuity, and mission success. Trusted leader known for sound judgment, adaptability, and calm decision-making in dynamic, high-threat environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Operations & Executive Protection

U.S. Army & Government Support
01.2008 - 01.2021
  • Managed security operations supporting President Donald Trump during the 2019 Vietnam Summit, coordinating with U.S. and host-nation security elements.
  • Conducted advance planning, secure movement, access control, and contingency response for high-visibility international events.
  • Managed high-threat protective teams, implementing strategies to safeguard principals and achieve mission success across diverse environments.
  • Executed detailed risk assessments, route planning, and emergency response protocols.
  • Applied tactical medicine and crisis decision-making under stress to mitigate threats.
  • Directed teams through high-pressure combat situations during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina, NC
01-2020

Instructor Qualification Course -

Special Warfare Training Group
01-2023

Skills

  • Executive Protection Operations & Advance Planning
  • Threat & Risk Assessment / Protective Intelligence
  • Crisis & Incident Management
  • Close Protection & Counter-Surveillance
  • High-Risk Travel & Route Planning
  • Expert in US & Foreign Small Arms Weapons Systems
  • Weapons Safety, Use-of-Force & Escalation Protocols
  • Emergency Medical Response (TCCC)

Certification

  • Licensed Armed Security Officer
  • Special Forces Qualified (18B)
  • U.S. Army Ranger
  • Military Free Fall (MFF)
  • Combat Diver / Dive Certified
  • Hostage Rescue Operations
  • Ranger First Responder
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
  • First Aid / CPR

Timeline

Special Operations & Executive Protection

U.S. Army & Government Support
01.2008 - 01.2021

Associate of Arts -

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Instructor Qualification Course -

Special Warfare Training Group