Executive Training Group Team
Founder & Instructor
Garret McLaren
Mr. McLaren has been shooting for 12 years and has a real passion for training and instructing. He takes a performance-based training style to teach skills that will translate to real-world applications. while overseas he gained experience working on personal security details. He believes there is no such thing as trained, just training. A blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and constantly looking to find new ways to help folks grow and train.
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Former U.S. Army Sniper
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One deployment to Northern Iraq 2016-2017
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Master Class USPSA Shooter
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USCCA Certified Instructor
Certifications:
US Army Sniper, Air Assault, Combat Lifesaver, Basic Leaders Course, School of Infantry, PSD in northern Iraq, Advanced Marksmanship Instructor.
EXECUTIVE
Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Kyle Propes
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Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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15 years Grappling and Striking experience
Lineage:
Mitsuyo Maeda » Carlos Gracie, Sr. » Helio Gracie » Flavio Behring » Ricardo Murgel » Kyle Propes
Senior Instructor
Eric Butler
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Over 10 years experience in Law Enforcement
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Participation in hundreds of high risk warrant services, undercover investigations, and overt operations.
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Actively Served: Patrol Division, Narcotics Division, Gang Unit, and SWAT
Additionally, Mr. Butler has had the pleasure of being assigned to various dignitary protection details including President George W. Bush and Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster. Mr. Butler is a consultant on night vision gear and mission related equipment in the firearms industry, and continues to train law enforcement, military and civilians on the use of night vision, firearms and tactics.
Honorable Mentions:
Medal of Valor, two Meritorious Service Awards, Secret Service Certificate of Commendation, FBI Certificate of Commendation, and numerous other division and individual commendations. Mr. Butler is a native of coastal Georgia, where he currently resides.
Product Development
Josh Gilman
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US. Marines Anti-Armor Missileman with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines
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Principle Developer of DTNVG Integrated Cable Connector
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Night Vision Consultant
Josh Gilman is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Josh began his career in the Marine Corps as an Anti-Armor Missileman (0352), with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Mr. Gilman deployed twice to Afghanistan; Helmand Province Nawa District , and Garmsir.
Service Awards:
Mr Gilman's awards include the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation and various others. Josh currently leads product research and development, while also being an assistant instructor with Executive Training Group. Mr. Gilman currently resides in Raleigh, NC.
Instructor
Ryan Chandler
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Current Law Enforcement with 6 years of experience
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USPSA and 2 gun competitive shooting experience
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Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ryan has been shooting and training for 10 years including 7 years of competition. He has developed a passion for instructing through his training and experience in law enforcement. Ryan has a diverse training background in many topics such as BJJ, active shooter response, and ambush survival tactics.
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Jamie Phillips
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Former Military Police Sergeant with experience in Law Enforcement Operations and Combat Support
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Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Benjamin Salas (Carlson Gracie Jr.).
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GA POST Certified BJJ Instructor
Jamie is a US Army Veteran with service to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where he served a supervisory role of Military Police Soldiers in Law Enforcement Operations including Investigations, Force Protection, and Customs Inspections. He also served as his unit’s Squad Designated Marksman and Instructor. Additionally, he has experience in both Federal and State Corrections, including Special Operations.
Jamie began his grappling experience as a high school wrestler with several tournament wins and regional championship placements. Jamie was introduced to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while deployed to Afghanistan where he trained with experienced grapplers from all over the world. Jamie is an experienced competitor with many wins and medal placements in IBJJF, Newbreed, NAGA, and the National Fighting Championship. Jamie also has some experience in boxing and Judo.