TacTrain Instructors and Staff

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TacTrain Instructors and Staff















































George Dean Master Chief Instructor Call-Sign "EAGLE SIX"
	"Eagle Six", is a citizen soldier, former US Army infantryman (11 Bravo) who started his combat experience while serving with the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Air Cav Division in South East Asia in 1966. Deployed originally as a squad Machine Gunner, he later volunteered to become a Platoon Sniper. During a battalion rotation reassignment in 1967, he was assigned leadership of an infantry platoon with the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, and honorably discharged in 1971. George grew up in a rural seaboard farming community and at a young age was introduced to old fashion American values of hunting, fishing, trapping, shooting, chores, respect and responsibility. Before he was old enough to obtain a drivers license, he was solo piloting power boats on the ocean and commonly would travel alone to wilderness areas spending days in the wild. The spirit of adventure has taken him from place to place over the years to settle in the Southwest Territory of Arizona. During his many excursions, he traded his love of the sea for the skies, spending time as a Flight Instructor and then commercial pilot with Summit Airlines. From photography, to hunting, to racing, to survival, to executive, one constant he maintained was teaching. Building from his first hand knowledge of self-defense in the late 60's, in 1996 he founded TacTrain. In addition to his youth shooting experience and extensive military training, he combines his training authority from various schools and certifications with his own real world combat experience. Although the owner and Chief Instructor of TacTrain, he takes the responsibility and honor of instructing seriously, and considers himself always a "serious student". It is his Quest to Learn and his Passion to Teach.


EDUCATION/TRAINING · N.R.A. Firearms Education Programs. · Ohio Private Peace Officer Training School. · Gunsite Tactical Training Programs. · U.S. Army Infantry and Leadership Programs. · Summit Airpark Flight School. · Novell Network Systems Education. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE · M.V.S.G. Chief Rangemaster and Range Department Manager. · Montgomery County; Private Police Officer, Security & Investigations. · Arizona Rangers, Training Sergeant, Internal Affairs Officer, Law Enforcement Coordinator, Phoenix Company. · Owner and Chief Instructor, TacTrain Skill at Arms Development. · Gunsite Training Center; Instructor; CCW, 150 Tactical Pistol, Apprentice 250 Tactical Pistol. · Security Enforcement Training Academy (SETA); CCW, CCW Renewal, Security Officer & Advanced Firearms Instructor. CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATIONS · N.R.A. Certified Instructor, Pistol, Personal Protection, First Step, Metallic Cartridge Reloading. N.R.A. Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO). · US Army Small Arms Expert, Service Pistol, Rifle, Auto-Rifle, Machine Gun, Heavy Machine Gun, Recoilless Rifle, Explosives; US Army Sniper Test Program, 1967. · US Army, CoC /5Bn/7Cav & CoB/1Bn/7Cav, 1st Cavalry Division Airmobile, Viet Nam 66-67, 11B40, E-5 Sgt., Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), Viet Nam Campaign Ribbon, Viet Nam Service Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon, Army Accommodation Medal, Army Air Medal, Army Bronze Star. · DPS Certified Armed Guard Instructor, DPS Certified CCW Instructor; DPS Certified CCW Renewal Instructor, DPS Certified CCW School, DPS Certified Armed Guard Training School, DPS Certified Ink & Roll Fingerprinting; DPS Certified Security Armed Guard License. · AZ-POST training Course approvals. · M.V.S.G. Ladies Basic Handgun Instructor. · Ohio State Certified Bow Hunter Education Instructor. · Arizona Game and Fish Department Certified Line Safety Officer (LSO). · Gunsite Tactical Pistol Instructor Development Certification. Gunsite Tactical Pistol Student, 150, 250 (expert rating), 350 (M1 rating), 499 (expert rating). · FAA Certified Flight Instructor; Airplane, SE/ME, Land, Instrument. FAA Certified Ground Instructor; Basic. · Phoenix Police Department, Citizens Police Academy. · Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit (CCW), Florida Concealed Firearm License (CCW). PUBLIC SERVICE AFFILIATIONS · Officer, Maricopa County Protective Services Division · Former Member; Maricopa County Sheriff Office, Community Services Posse. · Member; ASLET, American Society for Law Enforcement Training. · Member; IALEFI, International Association for Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. · Life Member, 1st Cavalry Division Association. · Member; Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association. · Member; National Rifle Association. · Member; Phoenix Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.

Delson Alexander
Chief Instructor
Call-Sign "SPIDER"

     Delson was born in Northern California in 1977. That same year his family moved to South Phoenix, followed by another move to Payson. Here, he spent most of his young years learning to fish, hunt, camp, and shoot, using 30-40 Krag's and 30-30 Winchester 94's. Most of their elk, deer, javelina, black bear, quail and dove hunts, were on horseback.
     At age 6 Delson started to self-study the guitar, and as young man his love of music lead him to play the circuits (1995-2005), from San Francisco to Seattle, often playing for change in the Mission District and Pier 39 off Fisherman's Wharf.
     He has written or contributed to over 75 original compositions and along the way, would teach others how to play. He plays the guitar, dobro, lap steel, bass, drums, tenor guitar, some mandolin and banjo.
     While still in high school he ran Varsity Cross Country and middle distance track, and currently conducts extreme cross-country hiking-survival maneuvers in the Sonoran Desert. In early 2010 Delson earned the coveted, instructor-level, Bastard Club membership.
     In 2006, Delson started his defensive tactics studies, at TacTrain, and quickly mastered the pistol, carbine, shotgun, and precision rifle. Having a natural talent at helping others, Delson progressed rapidly through the Instructor Development Program and became a TacOps Adjunct Instructor in 2008. Continuing his instructor studies, Delson became a Lead Instructor for TacTrain Skill at Arms Development in January of 2009. In March of 2010, Delson achieved the rank of Chief Instructor.
     Delson is an avid reloader, competes at local Garand matches, and attends Glendale Community College working on his Applied Science degree. For 7 years, Delson studied Go Jiu Ryu, traditional Jiu Jitsu, as well as Northern Longfist Shaolin Kung Fu, Pa Qua, and Tai Chi with Joseph Eager.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
· Glendale Community College - Studying Applied Sciences.
· TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - Student/Instructor Studies.
· Joseph Eager Martial Arts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· Musician, strings, percussion and composer.
· Veterinary Services.
· TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - TacTrain Lead Instructor and TacOps Adjunct Instructor.

CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
· TacTrain - Lead Instructor; 1st/2nd Dimension Pistol, 1st/2nd Dimension Carbine, Tactical Ground Rappelling,
    1st Dimension Shotgun, 1st/2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper.
· TacOps - Adjunct Instructor all disciplines.
· TacTrain - Pistol (Battle Pistol Level-I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, Concealed Weapons, CQB, Transitions).
· TacTrain - Carbine (Battle Carbine Level-I, II, III, IV, V).
· TacTrain - Precision Field Rifle (PFR-I, PFR-II, PFR-III, PFR-IV, PFR-V).
· TacTrain - Edged Weapons (Intro to Transitions - Level-I).
· TacTrain - Shotgun (Battle Shotgun Level-I, II).
· TacTrain - TacOps Instructor Development (Level-I, Level-II).
· TacTrain - Tactical Ground Rappelling (Level-I, II).
· TacOps - Team Tactics, Lethal Strategies, CQB.
· DPS - AZ Concealed Weapon Permit (CCW).

MEMBERSHIPS
· National Rifle Association
· Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association

Marvin Morris
Adjunct Instructor
Call-Sign "MARVO"

    Marvo started tactical studies at TacTrain in 2008, enrolling in every fighting disciplines offered. After 12 months of instructor study in the TacOps group, Marvin joined the TacTrain Team early in 2010 as an Adjunct Instructor.
     Using the same dedication to become an Olympic swimming competitor in high school, Marvo has progressed rapidly to develop his fighting and weapon skills. He successfully completed the Battle Endurance Course (Instructor Level) this past winter making him a proud member of the Bastard Club.
     As a self-taught drummer who is always ready to Rock, Marvin is a member of an elite civilian Delta Team engaged in extreme field training.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
· TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - Student/Instructor Studies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - TacOps Adjunct Instructor.

CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
· TacTrain - Adjunct Instructor; 1st/2nd Dimension Pistol, 1st/2nd Dimension Carbine, Ground Rappelling,
    1st Dimension Shotgun, 1st/2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper, Battle Endurance.
· TacTrain - Pistol (Battle Pistol Level-I, II, III, IV, V).
· TacTrain - Carbine (Battle Carbine Level-I, II, III, IV, V).
· TacTrain - Precision Field Rifle (PFR-I, PFR-II, PFR-III).
· TacTrain - Edged Weapons (Intro to Transitions - Level-I).
· TacTrain - Shotgun (Battle Shotgun Level-I, II).
· TacTrain - Tactical Ground Rappelling (level-I, Level-II).
· TacTrain - TacOps Instructor Development (Level-I, Level-II).
· TacOps - Team Tactics, Lethal Strategies, CQB.

Dana Dean
Director of Operations
Call-Sign "EAGLE EYE"

    Dana has 15 years experience in upper level administrative support and customer service. She is originally from the colorful state of Colorado, where she earned her BA degree, graduating from Denver Metropolitan State College, with a major in Psychology (including Agency Counseling and Human Resource Development).
    Her educational background, vast experience and problem solving skills help her to maintain positive working relationships with a diverse population. Able to multi-task and change directions effectively, she enjoys the challenge and responsibility of performing at the high standards expected at TacTrain.
    Dana's adventurous spirit has taken her throughout North America, including Canada, many states in the USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
    With her love for God, family, country and freedom, Dana is passionate about learning and exercising her skills to help others. As a loyal, motivated, flexible, honest and responsible addition to the TacTrain staff, Dana started as our Executive Business Manager and was promoted in 2010 to Director of Operations.
    Enjoying life in the hot desert of Arizona for over 10 years, provides time for her interest in skydiving, rappelling, Jeeping, the wilderness, and of course, training with a variety of firearms, knives, swords and other weapons.

" I believe in upholding the roots of America.....God, values, character, integrity, honesty, hard work, education, Freedom and Liberty "

- - - - - Eagle Eye

EDUCATION/TRAINING
· T.H. Pickens Technical College
· Metropolitan State College of Denver
· TEAM Arizona MSF
· TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - Student Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· Executive Assistant, Arizona Baptist Children's Services
· Wessex Commerical Management
· Executive Assistant - Arizona Appraiser
· Executive Business Manager, TacTrain, LLC

CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
· TEAM Arizona MSF - Basic Riders.
· TacTrain - Ladies Only Defensive Pistol.
· TacTrain - Battle Pistol, 1st Dimension (Level-I, Level-II).
· TacTrain - Battle Pistol, 2nd Dimension (Level-III-A Intro-Transitions, Level-III, Level-IV).
· TacTrain - Battle Carbine, 1st Dimension (Level-I, Level-II).
· TacTrain - Tactical Ground Rappelling, 1st Dimension (Level-I).
· TacTrain - Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit Course.
· DPS - AZ Concealed Weapon Permit (CCW).



Delson Alexander Chief Instructor Call-Sign "SPIDER"
	Delson was born in Northern California in 1977. That same year his family moved to South Phoenix, followed by another move to Payson. Here, he spent most of his young years learning to fish, hunt, camp, and shoot, using 30-40 Krag's and 30-30 Winchester 94's. Most of their elk, deer, javelina, black bear, quail and dove hunts, were on horseback. At age 6 Delson started to self-study the guitar, and as young man his love of music lead him to play the circuits (1995-2005), from San Francisco to Seattle, often playing for change in the Mission District and Pier 39 off Fisherman's Wharf. He has written or contributed to over 75 original compositions and along the way, would teach others how to play. He plays the guitar, dobro, lap steel, bass, drums, tenor guitar, some mandolin and banjo. While still in high school he ran Varsity Cross Country and middle distance track, and currently conducts extreme cross-country hiking-survival maneuvers in the Sonoran Desert. In early 2010 Delson earned the coveted, instructor-level, Bastard Club membership. In 2006, Delson started his defensive tactics studies, at TacTrain, and quickly mastered the pistol, carbine, shotgun, and precision rifle. Having a natural talent at helping others, Delson progressed rapidly through the Instructor Development Program and became a TacOps Adjunct Instructor in 2008. Continuing his instructor studies, Delson became a Lead Instructor for TacTrain Skill at Arms Development in January of 2009. In March of 2010, Delson achieved the rank of Chief Instructor. Delson is an avid reloader, competes at local Garand matches, and attends Glendale Community College working on his Applied Science degree. For 7 years, Delson studied Go Jiu Ryu, traditional Jiu Jitsu, as well as Northern Longfist Shaolin Kung Fu, Pa Qua, and Tai Chi with Joseph Eager.



EDUCATION/TRAINING · Glendale Community College - Studying Applied Sciences. · TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - Student/Instructor Studies. · Joseph Eager Martial Arts. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE · Musician, strings, percussion and composer. · Veterinary Services. · TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - TacTrain Lead Instructor and TacOps Adjunct Instructor. CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS · TacTrain - Lead Instructor; 1st/2nd Dimension Pistol, 1st/2nd Dimension Carbine, Tactical Ground Rappelling, 1st Dimension Shotgun, 1st/2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper. · TacOps - Adjunct Instructor all disciplines. · TacTrain - Pistol (Battle Pistol Level-I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, Concealed Weapons, CQB, Transitions). · TacTrain - Carbine (Battle Carbine Level-I, II, III, IV, V). · TacTrain - Precision Field Rifle (PFR-I, PFR-II, PFR-III, PFR-IV, PFR-V). · TacTrain - Edged Weapons (Intro to Transitions - Level-I). · TacTrain - Shotgun (Battle Shotgun Level-I, II). · TacTrain - TacOps Instructor Development (Level-I, Level-II). · TacTrain - Tactical Ground Rappelling (Level-I, II). · TacOps - Team Tactics, Lethal Strategies, CQB. · DPS - AZ Concealed Weapon Permit (CCW). MEMBERSHIPS · National Rifle Association · Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association



Marvin Morris Adjunct Instructor Call-Sign "MARVO"
	Marvo started tactical studies at TacTrain in 2008, enrolling in every fighting disciplines offered. After 12 months of instructor study in the TacOps group, Marvin joined the TacTrain Team early in 2010 as an Adjunct Instructor. Using the same dedication to become an Olympic swimming competitor in high school, Marvo has progressed rapidly to develop his fighting and weapon skills. He successfully completed the Battle Endurance Course (Instructor Level) this past winter making him a proud member of the Bastard Club. As a self-taught drummer who is always ready to Rock, Marvin is a member of an elite civilian Delta Team engaged in extreme field training.

EDUCATION/TRAINING · TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - Student/Instructor Studies. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE · TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - TacOps Adjunct Instructor. CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS · TacTrain - Adjunct Instructor; 1st/2nd Dimension Pistol, 1st/2nd Dimension Carbine, Ground Rappelling, 1st Dimension Shotgun, 1st/2nd Dimension Precision Field Rifle-Hunter/Sniper, Battle Endurance. · TacTrain - Pistol (Battle Pistol Level-I, II, III, IV, V). · TacTrain - Carbine (Battle Carbine Level-I, II, III, IV, V). · TacTrain - Precision Field Rifle (PFR-I, PFR-II, PFR-III). · TacTrain - Edged Weapons (Intro to Transitions - Level-I). · TacTrain - Shotgun (Battle Shotgun Level-I, II). · TacTrain - Tactical Ground Rappelling (level-I, Level-II). · TacTrain - TacOps Instructor Development (Level-I, Level-II). · TacOps - Team Tactics, Lethal Strategies, CQB.



Dana Dean Director of Operations Call-Sign "EAGLE EYE"
	Dana has 15 years experience in upper level administrative support and customer service. She is originally from the colorful state of Colorado, where she earned her BA degree, graduating from Denver Metropolitan State College, with a major in Psychology (including Agency Counseling and Human Resource Development). Her educational background, vast experience and problem solving skills help her to maintain positive working relationships with a diverse population. Able to multi-task and change directions effectively, she enjoys the challenge and responsibility of performing at the high standards expected at TacTrain. Dana's adventurous spirit has taken her throughout North America, including Canada, many states in the USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean. With her love for God, family, country and freedom, Dana is passionate about learning and exercising her skills to help others. As a loyal, motivated, flexible, honest and responsible addition to the TacTrain staff, Dana started as our Executive Business Manager and was promoted in 2010 to Director of Operations. Enjoying life in the hot desert of Arizona for over 10 years, provides time for her interest in skydiving, rappelling, Jeeping, the wilderness, and of course, training with a variety of firearms, knives, swords and other weapons. " I believe in upholding the roots of America.....God, values, character, integrity, honesty, hard work, education, Freedom and Liberty " - - - - - Eagle Eye



EDUCATION/TRAINING · T.H. Pickens Technical College · Metropolitan State College of Denver · TEAM Arizona MSF · TacTrain Skill at Arms Development - Student Studies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE · Executive Assistant, Arizona Baptist Children's Services · Wessex Commerical Management · Executive Assistant - Arizona Appraiser · Executive Business Manager, TacTrain, LLC CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS · TEAM Arizona MSF - Basic Riders. *· TacTrain - Ladies Only* Defensive Pistol. · TacTrain - Battle Pistol, 1st Dimension (Level-I, Level-II).** · TacTrain - Battle Pistol, 2nd Dimension (Level-III-A Intro-Transitions, Level-III, Level-IV). · TacTrain - Battle Carbine, 1st Dimension (Level-I, Level-II). · TacTrain - Tactical Ground Rappelling, 1st Dimension (Level-I). · TacTrain - Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit Course. · DPS - AZ Concealed Weapon Permit (CCW).