Patrick McWilliams possesses extensive experience in military and security operations, currently serving as an Executive Officer in the Army National Guard since December 2017, with a prior role as Sapper Platoon Leader. In the civilian sector, McWilliams has held multiple leadership positions including Sr. Director of Operations and Director of Business Development at Chenega Security SBU, and Contract Manager at Triple Canopy. Previous roles also include Operations Manager and Project Manager at Coastal International Security, and Security Supervisor at Phair Security Services. McWilliams earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Columbia Southern University and completed Officer Candidate School, building a solid foundation for a successful career in leadership and operations management.