Our Team

Who We Are

Our team of experts brings together a wealth of experience from a variety of fields, including U.S. Special Operations veterans, Department of Energy specialists, SWAT members, and Trauma/ER doctors. This diverse background allows us to offer highly specialized solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether you require advanced security strategies or emergency response planning, we match you with the right subject matter experts to ensure that effective, well-informed strategies are delivered. With this level of expertise, we’re committed to providing the best solutions to meet your objectives.
Owner of TAC7, a professional security and defense services company based in Dallas, TX.

Jeff Houston

Founder

Jeff served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army Special Forces until 2009, deploying multiple times to Iraq and excelling in specialized skills and tactical shooting courses. For the past ten years, he has worked in the private security and firearms training industry, leading security operations for high-profile families and corporate executives, and conducting risk assessments.

A certified NRA Pistol Instructor, Jeff has trained thousands in firearm use and has collaborated with world champion pistol shooters. He leverages his Army and private-sector experience to provide premium security services and tactical training to civilians, law enforcement, and military units, both domestically and internationally.

Blake Hodges

Operations Manager

Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Blake holds a degree in Sociology/Criminology from the University of Oklahoma. After graduation, he served as a patrol officer with the Tulsa Police Department, focusing on gang intervention and warrant services. Blake later joined the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic (68W), serving primarily with the 3rd Infantry Division. Since transitioning to the private sector, he has worked as an executive protection specialist internationally, leveraging his medical expertise.

Joe Hahn

Expert

Joseph Hahn is a veteran with 13 years of service in the U.S. Navy as a Special Operator First Class (SEAL). After completing Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, he deployed multiple times for Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, he joined the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) and deployed three times to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting high-value capture/kill missions and providing security for U.S. and foreign officials.

Since retiring, Joseph has applied his military expertise in tactics and weapons training, working on threat assessments and executive protection. His recent projects include hurricane relief in Puerto Rico and security for Super Bowl teams, along with collaboration with active military units.

Dr Cain - Jeffery Cain, M.D., FACEP

Emergency Medicine Physician
Dr. Cain is currently a staff emergency medical physician in Texas. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training organization in San Marcos, Texas and for the Protective Service Medics supporting the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. He is a medical and security consultant for Tac7. After graduating West Point Military Academy, he was commissioned as an Infantry officer and served in various Company-level leadership positions prior to attending medical school. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood Texas in 2001. From July 2001 to July 2003, he served as the Battalion Physician for the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, where he completed several combat deployments. Dr. Cain has trained thousands of personnel in emergency pre-hospital trauma care techniques and has participated in numerous disaster and mass-casualty planning scenarios for hospital facilities within the United States as well as deployable hospital systems worldwide.

Jeff Peters

Expert

Mr. Peters has over 20 years of experience in international, federal, state, and corporate security, specializing in protective operations, industrial security, and emergency management with a focus on counter-terrorism tactics.

His senior management roles include serving as Protective Force Operations Director at a former Department of Energy nuclear facility, commanding over 400 armed personnel; Site Security Manager in Tikrit, Iraq; and Commercial Security Manager in Kabul, Afghanistan, overseeing security for U.S. military bases and NGOs.

He holds certifications in Vulnerability Assessments, Firearms Instruction, and Security Systems, and is trained in Emergency Security Operations and Security Policy Development.

Ross Stinson

Expert

Ross has over 15 years of experience in law enforcement with a major local department, gaining extensive knowledge across various assignments. His background includes enforcement, investigations, tactical operations, and plain clothes work.

He has led tactical operations and collaborated with specialized units, integrating advanced technology to enhance effectiveness. Committed to training and mentoring newer officers, Ross has shared his expertise in best practices, making significant contributions to the department’s mission.

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