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Greg retired in 2020 as a Lieutenant from the Prince William County Police Department (Washington, D.C. National Capital Region). He spent 25 years serving in multiple assignments, including Patrol, Narcotics, Gangs, K-9, and Special Operations.

During his assignment as an Assistant Commander for the department’s full-time SWAT team, he served on several regional, multi-disciplinary committees tasked with preparing for Active Shooter Incidents (ASIs) and Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTAs) within the region.

Greg has experience responding to critical incidents such as one of the 2002 Beltway Sniper attacks in Manassas, Virginia, as well as an active shooter response at Northern Virginia Community College in Woodbridge, Virginia, in 2009.

In addition to his work with First 30 Group, he instructs Active Shooter / CCTA response and tactical command courses in the United States, Africa, and Asia under three government-funded programs.

As part of a research project, Greg has studied over 700 attacks, and personally conducted 25 recorded interviews with survivors throughout the world. This research has provided rare insight into how attacks unfold through the eyes of those who were there, and how civilians are empowered to mitigate the loss of life during man-made disasters.

Greg serves on the board of directors for the VTV Family Outreach Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that was founded by survivors and family members of those who were killed during the 2007 attack at Virginia Tech, promoting campus safety and assisting survivors of active shooter attacks throughout the nation.

Greg has a unique understanding of human responses during critical life-threatening incidents. He served with the United States Army 24th Infantry Division during Operation Desert Storm and has documented the stories of hundreds of combat veterans as an interviewer with the Voices of Freedom Project at the Americans in Wartime Experience Museum.

An avid hiker, he summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014, and hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc (variant) in 2024.

Tom has over 32 years of law enforcement experience, retiring in 2020 as the Chief of Police in the City of Lynnwood, Washington. His experience includes managing and leading in both city and county forms of government, Policy, Training, Labor Relations, Internal Investigations, SWAT Operations & Command, and Emergency Management.

He holds a master’s degree from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Program, Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, and the Northwest Law Enforcement Command College. 

While attending the Naval Postgraduate School, Tom’s research focused on the need for an updated U.S. National Strategy to Counter Violent Extremism. Since his research was published, it has been cited multiple times to include by The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s CVE Subcommittee and Georgetown University’s National Security Critical Issues Task Force.

He has been an adjunct instructor for over 20 years and has taught thousands of first responders and civilians. He currently instructs courses related to Managing Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks, Detecting Violent Extremism, and Surviving Active Threat incidents. 

He enjoys family, traveling and teaching. 

Natalie retired from the Michigan State Police in January 2020, after 25 years of service. She held the ranks of Trooper, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and F/Lieutenant while working at seven different posts, Training Division, Undercover Narcotics, Professional Standards, Operations, Resource Management and as a Post Commander.

She participated in several law enforcement mobilizations and was responsible for planning and organizing one of the largest scheduled mobilizations in the history of MSP. Over the course of her career, she was awarded four professional excellence awards, two unit citations, and received a letter of commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigations—all related to criminal investigations.

Natalie is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and currently instructs courses related to Managing Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks and De-Escalation Strategies and Professional Policing.

She lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and her interests include hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing. She loves to travel and has a goal of visiting every National Park and Major League Baseball stadium in the country.

Jennifer was severely wounded during the attack at the Washington Navy Yard (Washington, D.C. – 2013). Her experiences were chronicled by the Washington Post in September 2014, the SHOWTIME documentary, “Active Shooter, America Under Fire,” and she is the author of “Standing Still in a Culture of Mass Shootings.”

Jennifer is an expert in Organizational Leadership and Management and the multi-level aspects of Security from Physical, Information, Personnel, IT and in working with Law Enforcement. She retired December 2018 after 26 years from one of the largest Systems Acquisition/Procurement Organizations in the U.S. Government, the Naval Sea Systems Command at the Washington Navy Yard in D.C.

Since the events of September 2013, Jennifer has spoken to groups and organizations regarding her experience, resiliency, active shooter perception, and the role of faith in a time of tragedy. Jennifer presents a thought-provoking message on a leader’s impact upon an organization’s workforce and culture.

Jennifer is a graduate of Regent University’s School of Business and Leadership, with Bachelor of Science and Master of Art degrees in Organizational Leadership and Management, concentrating on the impact of Executive Leadership on organizational climate and culture. She also possesses a master’s certification in Human Systems Integration Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.

Ray is a survivor of the terrorist attack at Inland Regional Center (San Bernardino, California – 2015). He was the Interim Director for the San Bernardino Division of Environmental Health Services at the time of the attack and retired from government service in 2017.

Since the shooting incident and his retirement, he has partnered with police officers from the City of San Bernardino and participated in numerous law enforcement conferences sharing his experiences as a survivor and administrator of a critical incident. Ray worked with the California State Assembly to reform Workers’ Compensation Laws to better provide health care to victims after a critical incident.

Ray is a military veteran who served four years in the United States Navy during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He attended California State University San Bernardino and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health with Honors. Ray worked for both Riverside and San Bernardino County for over 18 years as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

Currently, Ray resides in a rural community not far from Spokane County, Washington, with his wife of 28 years and his two daughters. He now spends his days with his family hiking, fishing and watching the abundant wildlife.

Stephen became known as the “Barefoot Defender” after he ran shoeless to the sound of gunfire at First Baptist Church (Sutherland Springs, Texas – 2017). Upon his arrival at the church, he engaged the assailant in a gunfight, which ultimately stopped the attack. His actions gained him praise across the country, and he was an honored guest at the 2018 State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.

A native of Sutherland Springs, Texas, Stephen Willeford was raised in a family of five on a dairy farm in Wilson County.

Stephen relies on his faith for guidance, and his deep roots in Sutherland Springs are a product of his family’s commitment to their community. An avid sportsman, he began shooting at a young age, honing his skills by participating in competitions as he grew older. 


Stephen credits his unwavering faith and penchant for preparedness for his actions that morning, believing that each day of his life prepared him for what happened. He is the author of the book “A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Faith and Heroism through Tragedy.”

Stephen has been married to Pam Farmer Willeford for over three decades. Together they have three children, three children who married into the family, and eight wonderful grandchildren.