Leadership

John is the founder of DDCues. He also serves as the Civilian Director of the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations and is an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Previously, John served for 20+ years as an Army Special Forces Officer and a Department of Defense Strategic Operations Officer, with numerous tours in the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia, and Europe. He is a licensed NYS Private Investigator.

John holds an AB in History from Princeton, an MBA and MPIA from Texas A&M, an MA In History and CPA in Risk Management from Columbia. and is currently a PhD Candidate at Stellenbosch University in Security Studies.

Prior to joining DDCues, Spenser served for six years in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer, specifically with a background in Long Range Reconnaissance, Surveillance and interdiction. With both domestic and international experience, including combat deployments to the Middle East, he brings a deep understanding of the critical need for proactive measures to mitigate potential threats.

Spenser has both attended and instructed multiple courses covering reconnaissance, sUAS implementation, and covert infiltration, to include with the Afghan National Army Commando Corps and other allied units. These included real-world applications against a persistent, tough enemy force. His time in Afghanistan additionally covered a significant portion of the withdrawal of US/NATO forces, providing a real time need for agile, aggressive security assessments and operations.

Spenser has experience at all levels of warfare and security, and was selected to serve as the Officer in Charge for 3^rd Infantry Divisions Operations Center prior to his transition from the US Army, a role supervising the daily security of over 30,000 Soldiers and their families. This also included the direction and implementation of security operations for Ft Stewart (FSGA) and Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF).

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Spenser fully understands the dynamic spectrum of risk that faces teams in the modern world, and the importance of effective communication, collaboration, and adaptability in ensuring the safety and security of our clients. Thriving in high paced environments, he brings critical experience in the various facets of security operations, from tactical planning to risk assessment and crisis management.

Pete has served as a Wall Street executive for more than 20 years and is President of Campfire Capital, an investment bank he founded. Previously, Pete served as President of Axonic Capital, a structured credit hedge fund, and in senior leadership roles at Institutional Credit Partners and Credit Suisse.Prior to his business career, Pete served as an Army Field Artillery officer.

Pete holds a BS in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

With 35 years of experience in business management, Gil has cultivated a diverse skill set that spans operations management, people management, recruitment, revenue management, budgeting, profit and loss analysis, and asset/property upkeep. His journey began at the age of 20 when he launched his first business—a convenient store located in a luxury hotel in Brussels, Belgium.

In 2000, He moved to the United States and immediately transitioned into the hospitality industry, starting as a front desk associate. Over the years, he worked his way up through various managerial roles, ultimately becoming a general manager for different hotel brands. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, building and managing high-performing teams, maximizing revenue, controlling expenditures, creating budgets, and analyzing key performance indicators.

After retiring from the hospitality industry, He ventured into the Private Security Industry, where he has been able to leverage his extensive experience to make a meaningful impact

Prior to joining DDCues, Todd served for 25 years as an Army Armor and Cavalry officer. He commanded numerous combat and stability operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and previously served as the White House National Security Council Director for Legislative Affairs.Todd holds a BA in Political Economy from Princeton, an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and an MS in National Security Strategy from the National War College.