J.E. Huffman Sr.

CMAS
CHS-V

J. E. Huffman Sr., CHS-V; is a Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist () by the Anti Terrorism board working directly with DHS (US Department of Homeland Security), a member of the Faculty at the World Institute for Security Enhancement and is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BIT Consulting, an organization providing security assessments, training, and operational security for governments and corporations worldwide including critical infrastructure projects exceeding $40,000.000 in more than 20 countries. Mr. Huffman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI), the world's largest forensic membership association. He is Certified in Homeland Security at Level-V (CHS-V), the highest designation granted to Homeland Security professionals by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security and is ATAB Certified as a Anti-Terrorism Specialist by the Anti -Terrorism Accreditation Board.

Mr. Huffman has prominent experience in Homeland Security which has included the State Department's Armed Security Specialist-Defensive Services Program (Middle East and Asia), working with the special operations, intelligence, and law enforcement communities while operating in medium to high risk environments. He also has extensive experience in law enforcement having served as a sworn deputy sheriff (reserve) since 1991. His duties and assignments include SWAT team operations, training, tactical operations planning, and technical support.

Mr. Huffman contributes his time and expertise to help ensure the security of our Nation through participation in Certified in Homeland Security, Preparation & Response Teams (CHS-P&R Teams). CHS-P&R Teams are geographically based multidisciplinary teams of Homeland Security professionals dedicated to improving the preparation, prevention, and response capabilities of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, starting at the community level and expanding nationwide. He has taken a leadership role in the CHS-P&R Team based in Tennessee, and is a CHS-P&R Division Team Leader for Division I: Security, Division III: Military, and Division X: Transportation. Mr. Huffman has been involved in operations planning, management, security audits, TSCM, POSA vulnerability & threat assessments, and implementation of programs for government and Fortune 500 companies.

In addition to being a member of the Gerson Lehrman Group's Security Council, Mr. Huffman is a member of several professional associations, including the Certified in Homeland Security (CHS) program, trhe International Association of Counter Terrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP), the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International, the National Drug Interdiction Association (NDIA), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and the International Association of Protective Agents (IAPA).