About Fortis Fortuna

Mark, a retired veteran with years of military service, witnessed the tragic impact of a school shooting in Middle Tennessee and was inspired to take action. Drawing on his extensive experience from his time in Afghanistan and Iraq, he founded a security service dedicated to protecting schools. Mark's commitment to protecting what matters most gave him the ability to safeguard dignitaries in high threat environments and still drives him in his approach to creating secure environments for education.

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Shawn Fauset, a Special Operations veteran with 10 years in the US Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion, served in multiple deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He held roles as a machine gunner, weapons squad leader, and sniper, and graduated from Airborne, Ranger, and Sniper Schools. Post-military, he worked with the Department of Defense training Afghan Special Operation Teams and spent 6 years with the US Department of State as a High Threat Security Specialist, providing security for diplomats and dignitaries in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Joseph Morra is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in Executive Protection and Armed Security, complemented by 25 years of service in United States Army Special Operations. He has led security teams for U.S. Army and SOCOM personnel, effectively navigating hostile environments while also serving as a trainer for international military forces. Currently, as a government contractor for USSOCOM, he utilizes his extensive background in project management to address complex security challenges, including counter-cyber threats.

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