Strategic consulting firm continues its team expansion into CBRNE market

Bill Ervin, U.S. Army Homeland Defense Veteran joins team .

Charlotte, NC - January 26, 2010 - Protect the Force, LLC announced today that Mr. William "Bill" Ervin has joined Protect the Force LLC as one of the organization's Business Development Directors for CBRNE services and equipment within the First Responder market.

Mr Ervin recently retired from the US Army after 34 years of service at the rank of Master Sergeant. During the last 4 years of service Mr. Ervin, was assigned to the US Army Reserve Command, G-3, Homeland Defense Section, in Atlanta, GA, as the Logistic NCOIC. There he was responsible for accountability, purchasing, and contracting of all Homeland Defense, Commercial of the Shelve equipment. Prior to this Mr. Ervin, was a Logistical Instructor for the US Army Reserve. Mr Ervin also served in Vietnam and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill brings substantial knowledge of the military logistic system and CBRNE commercial off-the-shelf equipment. He has built a tremendous number of trusted relationships which will help Protect the Force achieve its mission. "Bill will be a great asset to our team as we expand further into the CBRNE market", said Gary Hess, Protect the Force's CEO

Protect the Force will continue its expansion, and is currently conducting a worldwide search for CBRNE and ballistics specialists, and Tactical Business Development Directors.

About Protect the Force, LLC

Protect the Force mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and enhance the performance of military personnel, first responders and those who protect us by working to ensure they are equipped with the best possible personal protective equipment. We intend to be the "go to company" for a highly selective group of manufacturers, researchers and service providers desiring product development, contracting, and sales & marketing services.

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