Our Team
Brian is a Sergeant with 23 years at a Colorado County Sheriff's Office and a graduate of the FBI's Hazardous Devices School. He spent 15 years on the Bomb Squad where he has been involved in high-profile incidents.
Sean Dennis is an FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS) graduate and former Bomb Squad Commander/Special Operations Sergeant for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Centennial Colorado (Metro area of Denver). During his career he was a Patrol Sergeant, SWAT team member and an Investigations sergeant before and while being on the Bomb Squad.
Sean is a co-founder and current President/CEO of the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA). He feels strongly in supporting the Bomb Techniciancommunity and has reached out to military EOD units and Public Safety Bomb Squads to listen and learn on what they would like to see in an organization like theUSBTA. Sean has spent much of his time helping other organizations who have supported Bomb Technicians in need of assistance and supported training exercises between Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians. He has formed great partnerships with many from the military and public safety communities and hopes to bring these two groups together in a strong viable partnership.
In her 30+ years of experience supporting government contractors in finance and accounting her focus has been on compliant system design, cost proposal support, incurred cost submission preparation, general accounting compliance and DCAA compliance. She founded ADC Consulting in 2004. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The American University.
Sean Dennis is an FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS) graduate and former Bomb Squad Commander/Special Operations Sergeant for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Centennial Colorado (Metro area of Denver). During his career he was a Patrol Sergeant, SWAT team member and an Investigations sergeant before and while being on the Bomb Squad.
Nicole Motsek currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer working to establish a foundation for the long-term strategic initiatives, organizational development and planning of the USBTA. She is also the President and Partner-Owner of Our C4 Solutions LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit and small business development.
Nicole’s career also includes significant achievements as a business development manager in the transportation and logistics industry. She has been a strong advocate for numerous nonprofit organizations, including the Junior League of Atlanta, the Anti-Prejudice Consortium, United Way, and the YMCA. Over the years, Nicole has contributed to their success by serving on various boards and committees.
Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, an MBA from American InterContinental University, and a certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University.
Eric Gahagan is an accomplished security and safety professional with over 25 years of experience in public safety, bomb detection, and leadership. He served 23 years with the Massachusetts State Police, spending 18 years as a bomb technician and 17 years as an Explosive Detection Canine Handler, responding to more than 3,000 bomb-related incidents.
In 2015, Eric founded OPS15 LLC, connecting experienced operators to offer innovative training and consulting services in hazardous threat response. His leadership also extended to 6WATCH LLC, where he co-founded a company focused on developing LIDAR-based technology for real-time threat detection.
Since 2020, Eric has worked in the biotech industry, serving as Senior Director of Facilities, EH&S, and Security for an international gene therapy company. In this role, he has implemented cutting-edge security programs and optimized processes across multiple locations, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
Vandiver Hood, Chief Master Sergeant (retired) United States Air Force, hails from Greensboro, NC. Van served as an Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician for over 30 years retiring as the Air Force EOD Career Field Manager. During his time in the Air Force, he served multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the Legion of Merit and three Bronze Stars. As the USBTA Vice President of Operations, Van oversees all operational activities including congressional support activities, training, education, community outreach, technology exchange, member relations, facility operations, and industry support.
Chief Hood entered the Air Force in April 1994, volunteering for EOD training. Over his career he held a variety of diverse assignments in all areas of flight duties and management within the EOD community both overseas and within CONUS. His lengthy deployment history includes support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, NORTHERN WATCH, ATLAS RESPONSE, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, and Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. He is a combat veteran who has rendered safe, exploited, and/or disposed of over 1,000 enemy improvised explosive devices.
His major awards and decorations include, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, AF Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal, AF Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, and the AF Combat Action Medal.
Paul recently retired after 32 years from the NYPD as a First Grade Detective/Bomb Technician and EDC Handler.
In her 30+ years of experience supporting government contractors in finance and accounting her focus has been on compliant system design, cost proposal support, incurred cost submission preparation, general accounting compliance and DCAA compliance. She founded ADC Consulting in 2004. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The American University.
Gerardo V. Meneses, Colonel US Army (retired), hails from Miami, FL and graduated in May 1992 from the United States Military Academy (USMA).
Colonel Meneses' assignments include the 1-66 Armor Battalion, Fort Hood, TX serving as a tank platoon leader, tank company executive officer and BN assistant operations officer during their deployment to Operation Sea Signal at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. At Fort Hood he also served as the Brigade Maintenance Officer in the 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. He then served as a Company Commander of the 18th Ordnance Company (EOD), Fort Bragg, NC. Following that assignment, he returned to West Point to complete his master's degree and serve as a Tactical Officer overseeing cadet company E-1 at the USMA. Following graduation from the CGSC, he was assigned as the Executive officer of the 184th Ordnance Battalion (EOD) and deployed with them in support of Operation OIF III. To leverage his combat experience and technical expertise he was assigned to the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization in Washington, DC to oversee the rapid development, procurement and fielding of CREW (Counter Radio-controlled IED Electronic Warfare) and Force-Protection equipment. He was then assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado where he served as the operations officer and then Commander of the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) (PROV), prior to assuming command of the 242d Ordnance Battalion (EOD). During command he established a model training program with local, state & federal public safety bomb squads and TSA. He later deployed the BN to Afghanistan from July 2013 to July 2014 ISO OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, where he commanded JTF Paladin and all joint-service EOD units supporting conventional forces in Afghanistan. He was most recently assigned as the Director of the Asia Pacific C-IED Fusion Center, Fort Shafter, HI.
I started working as support for the National Bomb Squad Advisory Board (NBSCAB) in June 2005. I have handled registration for the Commander Conferences since that time and assisted with the NBSCAB elections.
Rob started his law enforcement career as a US Army Military Police Officer in 1993; after 5 years of active duty he moved on to civilian law enforcement.
Rob is passionate about bomb squad integration with tactical teams, public safety dive teams, and US Military partners. Rob also consistently works with industry to develop innovated tools, tactics and techniques to assist in closing operational gaps in bomb squad capabilities.
Scott R. Fulkerson recently retired with ATF as Resident Agent in Charge of the Richmond I Field Office which enforced U.S. Law in the Central Virginia region.
Peter Nagel is a lawyer whose practice, located in Denver, Colorado, has included assisting nonprofit organizations with a wide variety of tax, corporate, and commercial law matters including board and officer governance responsibilities, mergers and corporate restructurings, participation in tax-exempt financings, unrelated business taxable income issues, and the implementation of endowments and planned giving programs.
- community foundations, supporting organizations, and corporate and private foundations
- organizations that own and operate affordable housing nationwide
- state, national, and international trade associations
- religious organizations of all denominations
- organizations engaged in political and legislative advocacy, and
- a wide variety of charities engaged in education at all levels, the prevention, treatment, and cure of diseases, arts and culture, amateur sports, environmental protection, scientific research, and services to the elderly, the needy, and the underprivileged
Eugene J. “Gene” Squires is a founding Senior Partner of Squires & Fulcher, LLC a management consultant company incorporated June 15, 2005, in Georgia. He works with corporate-suite clients on crafting strategy and program execution for increasing shareholder growth or mission accomplishment.
Kevin G. Miles is a Lecturer at the Department of Fire Protection and Paramedicine Sciences, School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management, Eastern Kentucky University. He has extensive experience in the field of improvised explosive devices and post-blast investigations.
Dr. John “JD” Olive is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Program, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Thomas Vail is a retired U. S. Army master EOD officer and current senior policy and interagency subject matter expert at Headquarters, Department of the Army G-38 EOD branch.
Eric Correll is a retired U.S. Navy captain of 30 years active duty service. A native of Greenville, South Carolina. he received a commission after earning a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Duke University.
He was honored to lead all Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in western INDOPACOM as Operational Commander, Task Force 75, which included EOD and maritime expeditionary security Sailors, Seabees and expeditionary logistics forces, and previously he commanded EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 1 and served as executive officer of EOD Mobile Unit 5 forward in the Western Pacific. Operational staff deployments included serving with 1st Infantry Division and 1st Armored Division in Iraq, with U.S. 7th Fleet afloat in western INDOPACOM, and with USS Enterprise Carrier Battle Group and USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group afloat and ashore in CENTCOM and EUCOM areas. Joint assignments included the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization and Executive Assistant to the Director, Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell. Eric’s final military assignment was commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). A field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC IHD focused on energetics and ordnance research, development, testing, evaluation, manufacturing, in-service support and disposal; as part of its core mission, NSWC IHD provided EOD warfighters solutions to detect, locate, access, identify, render safe, recover, exploit and dispose of explosive ordnance threats.
Eric is a qualified joint officer, a Navy EOD officer and qualified Master EOD Technician, a Navy Diving Officer, a surface warfare and engineer of the watch qualified officer, a military freefall parachutist, a master training specialist and a graduate of the National Defense University and Senior Acquisition Course. Most importantly, he is honored to continue rowing with the greater bomb disposal team.
