Christopher Smith

Kearstin Woods serves as the Director of the Lioness Program at Praetorian Executive Protection, where she leads the development, recruitment, and growth of the organization's elite female operational teams. Her mission is to elevate the standard for women in the executive protection industry by establishing professional standards, developing highly capable female operators, and preparing them to meet the evolving needs of clients with confidence, professionalism, and discretion.

Kearstin's background includes supporting the Department of Defense in roles focused on human behavior, behavioral assessment, and information collection. Combined with her experience in health, fitness, and human performance, she brings a well-rounded approach to executive protection that emphasizes situational awareness, sound judgment, proactive risk assessment, and the ability to build trust in dynamic environments.

Driven by a passion for leadership and service, Kearstin is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for women in the protective services profession. Through the Lioness Program, she is building a community of professional female operators who embody integrity, adaptability, operational excellence, and a client-first mindset.

Dennis Davidson started his executive protection career in 2005. His specialties are close protection, residential protection, and defensive tactics. A former professional mixed martial artist, Dennis holds a 3rd degree Black Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is also a certified advanced instructor for the Bang Muay Thai system under two-time UFC coach of the year Duane “Bang” Ludwig.

A veteran of over 300 executive protection operations, Dennis has leveraged his experience in the industry and in martial arts to deliver top-level instruction to executive protection agents of all experience levels. He has over 16 years of instructor experience and currently holds active Florida teacher certificates in three subject areas.

Ryan Mitre serves as Executive Protection Lead at Praetorian Executive Protection. A combat-proven Green Beret veteran with over a decade of high-stakes security, tactical leadership, and crisis management experience, he delivers tier-one security solutions tailored to corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, and high-value assets.

Ryan's approach combines battlefield-tested decision making with technical and analytical acumen. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology Management, which lets him bridge the gap between physical security infrastructure and digital threat mitigation. Adaptable and discreet, he operates with a proactive threat-management mindset to ensure flawless execution in any environment.

A decorated combat leader holding both the Special Forces Tab and the Ranger Tab, Ryan is a certified Anti-Terrorism Instructor with an active Advanced Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) Level 2 certification, giving clients protective intelligence and counter-surveillance capability few teams can match. Across more than 11 years with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) he served as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller and Senior Communications Sergeant, and remains an expert in coordinating complex operations, secure communications, and emergency logistics.

He is certified in defensive driving — secure transport, route risk mitigation, and evasive maneuvering — and is a National Registry-certified Emergency Medical Technician with active Basic Life Support and CPR credentials for immediate life-saving care under pressure. He is also proficient in Spanish, supporting protective operations across international borders.

Ryan's decorations include the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. He holds Private Security Officer Class G (armed) and Class D (unarmed) state licenses.