Leadership

Frank A. Phillips, President/CEO
Mr. Phillips founded Golden Seal Enterprises, LLC (GSE) in 1992 after an 18-year career with the U.S. Navy Special Warfare (SEAL) Community and Naval Special Warfare Training Center (BUD/S).  He is internationally recognized as a leader, manager, and trainer in maritime security, physical security, special weapons and tactics, protective driving, surveillance detection, and improvised explosive devices. His experiences include:

  • Personally being selected as a plank owner (founding member) of the Navy’s distinguished first counter-terrorism team (SEAL Team Six) and the first anti-terrorism team (Red Cell - Naval Security Coordination Team).
  • Implementing lesson plans for the development of all world-class training and instruction at BSR, Inc. today to include:  Executive Protection, Surveillance Detection, Firearms, and Counter-Terrorism/Anti-Terrorism Driving.
  • Managing an operating budget of $26M at Alexis International while supervising the creation of firing ranges and training facilities for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Air Defense Command’s Military Police School. 
  • Serving as a Vice President at USIS, managing a program of over $500M.  This program performed high-risk protective training and physical protection of Iraq’s top seven ministers to include the Prime Minister and provided similar protective services in Afghanistan.

Mr. Phillips holds many certifications and licenses to include, but are not limited to:  Paramedic, Diver Medic, PADI Master Scuba Instructor, Protective Security Driving Instructor, VA DCJS Certified Instructor, NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, and Commercial Pilot in fixed wing and rotorcraft.


Dennis Johnson, Vice President
Mr. Johnson completed a 24-year career in Naval Special Warfare, retiring as a Master Chief Intelligence Specialist.  His mission experience ranged from combat in Vietnam with SEAL Team Two to counter-terrorist and protective service operations with SEAL Team Six in the Middle East.  After retiring from the Navy, Mr. Johnson was employed in Saudi Arabia, where he constructed shooting facilities and trained Saudi soldiers in the use of small arms.  Additionally, he provided security for members of the Saudi Royal family.  Experiences include:

  • Preparing detailed threat analysis for U.S. facilities worldwide.
  • Serving on a protective security detail for the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon.
  • Owning and operating a Recreational Scuba Diving business in the Caribbean.
  • Training Special Operations Divers in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Providing protective security on mega-yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
  • Serving on VIP protective security details in Europe and the United States.

Mr. Johnson holds an associates degree in business administration, has a current 100 ton USCG Masters License and is a NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor and insured open water dive instructor.


Marci S. Carter, Executive Vice President
Ms. Carter has over 13 years business management experience providing diversified contract and financial management, human resources and customer interface, and project support to ensure timely delivery of products and services on commercial and government-funded projects. A high performer and natural leader with a strong work ethic, high integrity, mature judgment, excellent written and oral communication skills and dependability. She is proficient in English and Spanish and computer applications. Her specific experiences include:

  • Project management/oversight to include schedule and cost monitoring, review and control.
  • Cradle-to-grave contracts administration including compliance with government Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFAR and ITAR; government proposal process; funds expenditure and tracking of incurred costs. In addition, her subcontracts administration experience includes the creation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), cost and price analysis, single source justifications, negotiations, subcontract award and administration.
  • Certified Quality Assurance Auditor for ISO9002 certified operations.  
  • Office and personnel management conducting human resources, finance, security, and facility operations.

Ms. Carter holds a current Top Secret/SCI Clearance and holds a Bachelors of Science in Health Services Administration and a Minor in Business Management from James Madison University in Virginia.


Christopher Hart, Director of Executive Protection
Mr. Hart has over 14 years experience in Executive Protection and Executive Protection Management.  He has worked and directed protective operations around the world for senior military leaders, corporate CEOs, and other elite clientele.  His specific experiences include:

  • Member of the US Army Protective Service Detail responsible for the protection of the General commanding the United States Southern Command.
  • Coordination of protective service missions of visiting high-risk foreign dignitaries and their spouses. 
  • Land, air, and maritime executive protection for the Chairman of a multi-national corporation and his family.
  • Coordination and advance planning of domestic and international travel for clients.
  • Direction of executive protection services at large sporting events and major televised functions.

Mr. Hart holds a Bachelors of Science in Security and Loss Prevention Management from Eastern Kentucky University.  He has also received and provided training in executive protection for the military and the civilian sector.


J Glasscock, K-9 Director
Mr. Glasscock has over 12 years of K-9 training and executive protection experience. He has worked as the lead instructor at a National K-9 Training Center and served as a protection specialist for corporate CEOs and other clientele.  His experiences include:

  • Serving as a member of the United States Marine Corps 2nd Reconnaissance Company.
  • Providing land, air and maritime executive protection (domestic and international) services for a chairman and family of several multi-national corporations.
  • Serving as the lead instructor at a National K-9 School for Dog Trainers, training the police K-9 and officers.
  • Providing K-9 EOD operations to include conducting public appearance, package, vehicle, and airplane sweeps.
  • Conducting K-9 training and sales of basic and advanced obedience programs to the public.

Mr. Glasscock holds certifications to include, but not limited to: Emergency Medical Technician, PADI Rescue Diver, K-9 Master Trainer (obedience, personal protection, drug, explosive detection, tracking and handicap assistance), Advanced Protective Operations and Protective Driving Courses, and Explosive and Narcotics Detection.