Instructor Bio's:

Josh Reeve

CEO, Empire Protection LLC (Australia, USA & Thailand) 

With nearly two decades of experience in private security and both state and federal law enforcement, Josh Reeve has established himself as a foremost authority in protection and security operations. He founded Empire Protection in 2013, envisioning an elite security and protection provider that has since expanded globally as Empire Executive Protection.

Josh specializes in risk assessment and management, close personal protection—including executive and witness protection, protective surveillance, secure transportation, event security planning, industrial dispute management, crisis management, and security advising. By employing leading-edge methods and rigorous operational training, he exceeds industry expectations on every assignment.

Don Hooper

Director of Special Projects & Training, Empire Protection USA

Don Hooper is a proven Security Leader with over 20 years of experience in the Military and Private Security Sector. During his tenure at the U.S. Department of State, Don worked closely with the Diplomatic Security Service to shape and execute high-threat security and counterterrorism programs. He played a pivotal role on the Foreign Emergency Support Team (FEST), guiding participants through complex interagency training exercises.

Post Military, Don dedicated his strategic and leadership capabilities to the Private Sector, where he has protected some of the highest-profile clients in the world. Currently serving as the U.S. Director of Special Programs and Training at Empire Protection, Don delivers advanced instruction in risk management, crisis response, and operational leadership.

Mitesh Shah

CEO, Empire Protection Inc. (Canada) | Professor, Mohawk College

A seasoned security expert with over 13 years of experience spanning close personal protection, security management, open-source intelligence, threat assessment, and risk management. As an instructor at Mohawk College, he specializes in teaching courses on active attacker preparedness, close personal protection, operational security, and advance planning.

Over the course of his career, Mitesh has supported both start-ups and multinational corporations, led intelligence briefings for executive leadership teams, and provided close personal protection for high-profile figures such as members of the Royal Family, celebrities, and government dignitaries. Known for accurately anticipating emerging threats and trends, he has consistently implemented forward-thinking strategies that bolster organizational security and resilience.