Meet us
Meet Scott
Scott is a seasoned Coach, Instructor, and Trainer who takes immense pride in being the proprietor of SmartSecureSafe, an established enterprise nestled in the picturesque locale of Fort Myers, FL. Over the course of his diverse career, Scott has traversed various professional avenues, yet he has come to regard his innate gift for instructing others as his true calling.
His rich background encompasses a wide spectrum of instructional roles, ranging from coaching high school algebra and serving as a college strength coach to leading high school football teams, training K-9 units, and mastering martial arts. Notably, he has honed his expertise in crucial domains such as self-defense, firearms, and active shooter training, drawing upon a wealth of hands-on experience.
Throughout his professional journey, Scott’s unwavering passion has consistently centered on the preservation of human life. His earnest belief is that if he can save even a single life during his lifetime, he will have fulfilled his noble mission.
Active Shooter Certifications
Active Shooter Prevention Trainer
ALICE Certified
ALIVE Certified
Workplace Safety Training Certification
Acuri – SAS (Situational Awareness Specialist) via Active Shooter
Self-Defense, Situational Awareness, and Firearms Certification
Self-Defense Instructor – Krav Maga, Spear System
Acuri – SAS (Situational Awareness Specialist) via Self-Defense
NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Home Invasion Trainer
IDS (Integrative Defense Strategies) Advanced Firearms Instructor
Florida Firearms Training – Certified Basic Pistol and Concealed, Advanced Pistol
Universal Shooting Academy (Frank Garcia) – Intermediate Practical Pistol Trained
Simunitions Trained
Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) Trained
Background:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice – University of Akron (Played College Football on an athletic scholarship)
Graduated from Summit County Ohio Sheriff Academy
Graduated from Ohio Peace Officers Training
Trained by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
Trained in Special Weapons and Tactics
Special Fraud Investigator for the Summit County Prosecutors Office (Akron, Ohio)
Special Drug Enforcement Agent – Multi County / State (Ohio)
Security and Personal Protection
