Education: Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology, Kansas State University

Eric’s favorite moment at Tactical is the healthy competition of the bi-annual fitness challenge at our new training facility. Although disappointed he placed third, in Spring of 2018 he is shooting for first! Before starting Tactical Safety Solutions and over the last nine years, Eric has led the Field Operations, HR, Staffing, Safety, and Training Departments at UCI, where he still acts as the VP of Field Operations. His hope is that Tactical Safety Solutions can establish a culture and history of excellence equal to that of UCI.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Tabor College


Certifications: Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician (OHST)

Cody’s favorite moment with Tactical was being part of the team that rescued a contractor who was caught in a window during an ammonia release. Before joining the Tactical team, Cody was a Safety Associate for four years at UCI where he designed a Site Risk Assessment program to help evaluate the safety of each job site. While at UCI, he helped create a culture of safety that helped lead UCI to two straight years with no recordable injuries.

Education: Associate Degree, Butler College


Certifications: Emergency Medical Technician, High Angle, Confined Space, and Water Rescue Technician, Divemaster, Public Safety Diver, and Technical Diver, Search & Rescue Technician, K9 Handler, and Instructor/Evaluator for National Association of Search & Rescue, OSHA 30

Michael’s favorite memory was the grand opening of Tactical Safety Solutions’ Training Facility in Wichita, Kansas, where he was able to showcase new training techniques to the rest of the Tactical team. Before working at Tactical, Michael spent over 20 years as an emergency responder, providing police, fire and rescue services to the community.

Education: Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Web Design + Online Communication, University of Florida

Rachel’s favorite project at Tactical was the building of our training facility, where she was able to see design, creation, implementation and rescue training first hand. Before working for Tactical, while finishing graduate school, Rachel was the Account Supervisor for The Agency, a for-profit advertising agency led by students and faculty.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University

Certifications: Six Sigma Training, Fall Protection Competent Person, CSR/High Angle Rescue Training, H2S Training, Fresh Air Training, HAZWOPER Training, Smith Safe Driver Training and Safety Coordinator Training

Kevin’s favorite memory was the grand opening of the Tactical Safety Solutions Training Facility in Wichita, Kansas, where he was able to meet the entire team for the first time. Before working at Tactical, Kevin was the District Manager for Airgas On-Site Safety Services.

Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan

Certifications: Nationally Registered Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, Firefighter, PALS, ACLS, PEARS, Subject matter expert in the field of cardiology in emergency medicine, BLS and ALS Instructor, Fall Protection Competent Person, CSR/High Angle Rescue Trained, HAZWOPER, OSHA Trained

Lou previously worked as a Safety Manager for Brahma Industrial Services and proudly served with the Department of Defense. His favorite memory of Tactical Safety Solutions was being reunited his mentor, and our Rescue Manager, Michael Stueven.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Emporia State University

Certifications: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 510, HAZWOPER 24, Supervision & Management, Advanced Exterior Firefighting, CMC Rope Rescue Tech I & II, CMC Confined Space Rescue Tech, Incipient Industrial Firefighting, First Aid, CPR, AED

Nick previously worked as a Rescue Lead for Tactical Safety Solutions and has worked on over 20 projects. His favorite memory at Tactical Safety Solutions was winning 5 rescue drills in a row spanning almost 3 years.