Current Florida D, G, DI, MB, K Firearms and B #3000236 Security license holder as the owner of Cornerstone Protective Services. Ryan is a native of Chicago, Illinois and a graduate of Northern Illinois University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Ancient and Religious History. Ryan furthered his education by attaining his Master of Arts in Teaching from University of the Cumberland’s, recently completing his Post Masters Credentialing in Applied Behavior Analysis at University of Cincinnati. Ryan is a decorated veteran of the United States Air Force Security Police. Having served in multiple tours of duty to include Al Kharjh, Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm/ Southern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom in support of Kosovo and several domestic assignments Ryan brings a very disciplined approach to everything he does with a disciplined team orientated customer first approach to problem solving. Mr. Burke has served on several A Level details, currently working with Comedian Katt Williams as artist security.

Ryan brings a wealth of personal experiences in security having spent several years in the classroom. Some of Ryan’s other credentials include:

Tour Security; Katt Williams, World War 3 Tour

Tour Security; Katt Williams, 23 and Me Tour

Tour Security; Katt Williams, Dark Matter Tour

National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer Certification

National Rifle Association Basic of Pistol Certification

NRA Private Security Firearms Instructor

NRA Law Enforcement Instructor for Handgun

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Active Shooter Trainer

SABRE Red OC Law Enforcement/ Security Instructor Certification

Decorated veteran of the United States Air Force. Having served a tour in Operation Desert Storm/ Southern Watch at Al Kharjh, Saudi Arabia and Operation Enduring Freedom in support of the Kosovo Air Campaign

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Recipient for Operation Desert Storm/ Southern Watch

Unit Commendation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Support of the Kosovo Bombing Campaign

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Florida D License 1933906

Florida G License 1908136

Florida DI License 3000132

Florida MB 3200199

In his spare time Ryan hosts a podcast called The Guild where he discussed all things security from officer fitness to current trends to gear. Ryan brings a real world approach to the classroom based off his belief in positive reinforcement.

Dynamic, trustworthy, innovative, and high
impact leader and manager of large numbers of diverse Military personnel and Civilian personnel with 25 years of active duty service in the U.S. Navy. Results driven operator with a proven record of exceeding mission readiness, focusing on unit safety, moral, team work and preparedness.

Skills and experience include: Organizational Leadership, Personnel Management, Operational Planning, Logistical Planning, Mentoring & Counseling, Problem Solving, Life Skills Coaching, and Law Enforcement, Physical Security.

Louis Pegno began his career in the early 1980's by enlisting in the army. After several years of training, jump school & working on heavy machinery, Lou opened a satellite & A/V store in Long Island City, New York. His business would go on to expand, specializing in commercial satellite installation & maintenance. Eventually expanding to two locations and another in the Catskill mountains, Louis did work overseas in the Middle East at the height of the US invasion of Afghanistan. "Satellite Lou" has since relocated to Sebastian, Florida where he pursues a career in personal security & asset protection.