Kyle Sloter, a native of Alpharetta, GA, is a former NFL quarterback turned entrepreneur and startup investor with a proven ability to lead both on and off the field. A proud graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Finance, Kyle leverages his athletic discipline and strategic mindset to drive success in his business ventures. His journey through professional football shaped not only his leadership skills but also his resilience and ability to adapt, qualities that now define his entrepreneurial spirit.

With a vast and diverse network cultivated through his professional sports career and business ventures, Kyle is adept at building meaningful connections and fostering strategic partnerships. Known as a wonderful account liaison, he excels in bridging the gap between clients and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Kyle’s passion for making a positive impact extends beyond the boardroom. Deeply committed to philanthropy, he actively supports numerous charitable initiatives, striving to uplift his community and inspire others to do the same. Whether mentoring young athletes or contributing to local causes, Kyle embodies a spirit of service and leadership.

Residing in California with his wife, Alyssa, Kyle balances his professional pursuits with a dedication to family and personal growth. Through his entrepreneurial endeavors, he aims to create innovative solutions and opportunities that leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

From the football field to the boardroom, Tavarres King has always believed in making a tangible difference in the community. At Safe Perimeter, he is making that belief a reality. As a proud University of Georgia football player and team captain, he learned early on the values of leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. His journey through a distinguished six-year NFL career further refined his commitment to making a meaningful impact. Beyond the football field, he discovered a deeper calling in empowering communities through strategic financial support. Later, as CEO of a groundbreaking lending institution, he championed opportunities for minorities and underprivileged communities, creating pathways to economic growth and financial independence.

Now, as a community outreach specialist with Safe Perimeter, he is channeling his lifelong commitment to protection and progress. His mission is clear and passionate: to transform Georgia into the safest state in America. With a particular focus on school safety, he is working tirelessly to develop comprehensive security solutions that protect the state's most valuable asset - its children.

His background in athletics, financial leadership, and community advocacy brings a unique perspective to Safe Perimeter's critical work. He is not just implementing security measures; he is building a culture of safety, awareness, and empowerment where families feel secure, students can thrive, and communities can grow stronger together.

Joy Rusmisell is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience empowering everyday entrepreneurship through innovative financial strategies. Joy’s expertise in financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning to deliver actionable insights that elevate project budget and profitability.

Joy’s unique career path intertwines finance, education, and healthcare. She spent over a decade specializing in anesthesia practice in various high-acuity environments, utilizing her platform to educate and advocate for important healthcare. This background not only honed her critical decision-making skills but also instilled a deep understanding of the importance of technology in enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes within High-Reliability Organizations.

Renowned for her creative and strategic approach to navigating venture startups, Joy leverages digital tools and data analytics to drive real-time decision-making and meticulous financial oversight.

Joy excels at aligning financial strategies with ethical considerations and corporate responsibility, using technology to create sustainable growth. By fostering collaborative environments and effectively navigating challenges, she ensures accountability while promoting equitable actions that drive positive change. Her dedication to enhancing business performance through responsible financial practices makes her a vital asset. 

Sara Saville is an accomplished leader and brand innovator with over 20 years of experience across emerging verticals, technology, and product design. She has co-founded and pioneered innovative strategies and companies, built high-performing teams, and delivered cutting-edge AI-driven security and technology solutions. Sara has a proven track record of driving growth and operational efficiency, particularly in fast-paced environments, where she excels at integrating creative solutions with business strategy.

 At Safe Perimeter, Sara leads the company’s partnerships and operations for bridging technology and human-centric leadership to empower businesses, schools, and communities. In her role, she helps support product development, partnerships, and expansion. 

Sara has led technology integration for startups and brands for decades, focused on data-driven digital innovation and co-building scalable business models and teams that meet industry demands. She is also a proactive equity investor in the tech sector, focusing on innovation-driven and socially impactful brands and products, and expanding her expertise and network in AI, business strategy, and the science of technology innovation in Integrated Design, Business, and Technology at the University of Southern California.

CISSP, CWNA, CWSP, CS50

Garry Drummond is a leading voice in wireless cybersecurity and IoT threat detection, with deep expertise in RF engineering, drone defense, and cyber-physical systems security. A tenured technology entrepreneur and author, Garry is the founder and CEO of LOCH Technologies, where he leads the development of next-generation platforms to secure wireless infrastructure in high-risk environments — from stadiums and airports to critical energy facilities and DOD locations and agencies.

Recognized for innovative work at the intersection of wireless signals intelligence and national security, Garry has been awarded multiple patents in Wireless IoT Security and was honored as the founder of Silicon Valley Company of the Year in 2015. Under his leadership, LOCH launched SkyShield, a Department of Defense counter-UAS platform capable of detecting and mitigating drone threats across a 6-mile radius — used today to protect critical infrastructure and public venues alike.

Garry and his team at Loch.io bring a unique combination of technical depth and business acumen, with cross-functional experience across sales, marketing, product development, and enterprise security strategy. He is a trusted advisor to government and Fortune 500 clients navigating 5G, wireless threat detection, and layered defense integration in the age of connected devices.

Mr. DeMark’s key responsibilities are to develop and execute functional strategies that achieve sales, marketing and operational goals & objectives.​

A technology veteran, Dominic has had a successful career with leading global organizations including Amphenol, Verizon, AirTouch and Cellular One where he has had a positive impact on sales strategies, execution and revenue generation. ​

Throughout his career, DeMark has held various positions of increasing responsibility across business sales, technology, operations and marketing functions.  He has been a trusted advisor, mentor, facilitator and team member and is credited with developing and running Verizon’s Public Safety practice and their best-in-class Business Solution Alliance partner program.  ​

Dominic earned a BS in Business, Marketing and Computer Science from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan

Dominic DeMark is a successful, results-driven business executive with over 25 years in sales leadership, business development and strategy & operations that drive incremental revenue and bottom-line growth.

Colonel Kenneth L. Morckel (ret.) served nearly 29 years in the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and was named the 13th Superintendent of the OSHP in 2000.  Col. Morckel then served as Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) from 2003 to 2007.  In this cabinet-level position Col. Morckel was responsible directly to the Governor for the operations of eight divisions within the ODPS; Homeland Security, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Medical Services, Ohio Investigative Unit, Criminal Justice Services and Administration.  ​

After six years of consulting with first responders throughout the U.S., Col. Morckel joined TDD as Sr. Vice President of Public Safety Services where he leads TDD’s Public Safety Team.  This Public Safety Team comprises individuals with hundreds of years of experience in the fields of law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services.  Col. Morckel continues to be an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) working with the Division of State and Provincial Police, the IACP Traffic Safety Committee, the Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort (CARE), and he is a member of the IACP Homeland Security Committee.

Chief Brett Railey (Ret.) is a highly respected public safety expert with a distinguished career in law enforcement and public safety.

He has been a pivotal member of Safe Perimeter advising on behalf of The Digital Decision. He is on the National Advisory Board for The National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence. He serves as the National Lead Instructor for Actively Caring for People Policing, a community policing model grounded in behavioral science. Brett’s dedication to roadway safety earned him the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Public Service Lifesaver Award and the prestigious J. Stannard Baker Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police for lifetime achievement in highway safety.

His career has spanned consulting roles with Kuwait, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and the Navajo Nation governments, focusing on public safety, crime analysis, and data-driven law enforcement strategies.

Lt. Col. Sands (Ret.) served as Deputy Director of the Michigan State Police and commanded both the Field Support Bureau and Field Services Bureau. In these roles, he managed major portions of the department, assisted the Director with policy formulation and strategic planning, and guided the agency’s overall direction. He provided executive leadership in emergency management, homeland security, forensic science, traffic safety, and state 911 administration, regulation, and public safety communication interoperability.

He previously led the Field Services Bureau, where he directed more than 1,800 enlisted and civilian employees across seven districts, 30 posts, 22 multi-jurisdictional task forces, and numerous special investigative teams.

Today, Lt. Col. Sands brings this deep operational and leadership experience into his consulting work with Safe Perimeter, where he advises organizations on public safety strategies, risk assessments, and security readiness. His expertise helps clients anticipate vulnerabilities, strengthen resilience, and navigate the evolving landscape of risk and emergency response.

Ryan M. Newburn is a seasoned corporate attorney with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and business formations. He has successfully negotiated over $18 billion in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures and $13 billion in debt and equity financings. Ryan has held executive roles, including Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and General Counsel, across various companies, ranging from startups to billion-dollar public entities. He holds a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers School of Law and an MBA from the Eller School of Management. Ryan, along with partners at his firm, has been advising on IP and Corporate Law, and negotiating with the principals at Safe Perimeter for years, bringing many successes along the way.

Dr. Alexander Titus is a distinguished advisor on AI ethics and compliance with a background in advising the Department of Defense and other federal entities on integrating AI technologies responsibly.

As a former Defense Department official and an expert in transformative AI, Dr. Titus is pivotal to ensuring that our AI solutions meet the highest ethical design and implementation standards. His research and leadership seek to enhance safety without compromising privacy or moral considerations in AI. His advisory and contributions at the University of Southern California have been well received, as he is a thought leader on the subject matter.