Meet our Instructors
Greg Parrott
Hi! I’m Greg Parrott. I am a Crisis Deputy, firearms instructor and assistant commander and training coordinator of a regional SWAT team in Central Texas. I have a Master Peace Officer certification and have been in law enforcement for 34 years. I also serve my community as a city council member.
I am the owner and senior instructor of Guardian Angel Tactics, LLC.
Walt Bushey
Kristi Wuensche
Hunter Parrott
Walt Bushey is a Deputy for Lubbock County Sheriff's Office. He is a Certified TCOLE Instructor as well as a Defensive Tactics Coordinator/Head Instructor for Lubbock County Sheriff's Academy. He is currently an
Active Shooter Instructor for Guardian Angel Tactical
Hunter Parrott
Kristi Wuensche
Hunter Parrott
Hunter is an AgriScience teacher at Lubbock-Cooper going into his 8th year in education. Hunter has a BS in Interdisciplinary Agriculture and an MS in Agricultural Education, both from Texas Tech. Hunter states "I’ve been exposed to these tactics and shooting skills, and I am a firm believer in school safety. While I do not have the law e
Hunter is an AgriScience teacher at Lubbock-Cooper going into his 8th year in education. Hunter has a BS in Interdisciplinary Agriculture and an MS in Agricultural Education, both from Texas Tech. Hunter states "I’ve been exposed to these tactics and shooting skills, and I am a firm believer in school safety. While I do not have the law enforcement background as my fellow instructors, I am passionate about this program and can help relate these skills to teachers."
Toby Miller
Kristi Wuensche
Kristi Wuensche
Toby is the Superintendent at Southland ISD. He has 29 years in public education as an Ag teacher, Principal and Superintendent. Southland ISD was the second school in Texas to establish a Guardian Program (September 12, 2011), and has a solid background and knowledge of the program. Toby is a Texas DPS Certified - LTC instructor, School
Toby is the Superintendent at Southland ISD. He has 29 years in public education as an Ag teacher, Principal and Superintendent. Southland ISD was the second school in Texas to establish a Guardian Program (September 12, 2011), and has a solid background and knowledge of the program. Toby is a Texas DPS Certified - LTC instructor, School Safety instructor, and First Responder instructor. He is also an NRA Certified Instructor in Basic Pistol and Refuses to Be a Victim.
Kristi Wuensche
Kristi Wuensche
Kristi Wuensche
Officer Kristi Wuensche has been in Law Enforcement for 6 years and has her Advanced Peace Officer Certification. She is currently starting in her 2nd year as a School Based Law Enforcement Officer at Lubbock-Cooper ISD. Kristi has a BA in Russian Language Area Studies, A black belt in Krav Maga, and is the owner of 10-10 Defense, LLC; a
Officer Kristi Wuensche has been in Law Enforcement for 6 years and has her Advanced Peace Officer Certification. She is currently starting in her 2nd year as a School Based Law Enforcement Officer at Lubbock-Cooper ISD. Kristi has a BA in Russian Language Area Studies, A black belt in Krav Maga, and is the owner of 10-10 Defense, LLC; a Women’s Self Defense company.
Kristi is also a certified Taser Energy Weapon Instructor and ASP Instructor Trainer.
Noe Acosta
Jesse Mares
Jesse Mares
Noe is a Patrol Sergeant with the Brownwood Police Department and has 14 years of Law Enforcement experience with a Master Peace Officer Certification. He is a TCOLE Instructor with numerous certifications in data-driven methodologies such as solo/team tactics response to an active shooter, reality-based training, and less lethal munition
Noe is a Patrol Sergeant with the Brownwood Police Department and has 14 years of Law Enforcement experience with a Master Peace Officer Certification. He is a TCOLE Instructor with numerous certifications in data-driven methodologies such as solo/team tactics response to an active shooter, reality-based training, and less lethal munitions/ distraction devices. Noe has also served on the Brown County SWAT Team since 2017 and is currently serving as the Assistant Team Commander and Instructor.
Jesse Mares
Jesse Mares
Jesse Mares
Jesse is a Patrol Sergeant with the Brownwood Police Department and has 13 years of Law Enforcement experience, with a Master Peace Officer Certification. He is a Less Lethal and Distraction Device Instructor. He is also a member of the TTPOA ( Texas Tactical Police Officers Association) and NTOA (National Tactical Officers Association.)
Jesse is a Patrol Sergeant with the Brownwood Police Department and has 13 years of Law Enforcement experience, with a Master Peace Officer Certification. He is a Less Lethal and Distraction Device Instructor. He is also a member of the TTPOA ( Texas Tactical Police Officers Association) and NTOA (National Tactical Officers Association.) Jesse has numerous certifications in both solo and team response to an active shooter event. Sgt. Mares has been a member of the Brown County SWAT Team since 2017 and currently serves as the Team Commander.
Ian Baker
Jesse Mares
James Kidd
Ian is a Corporal with the Brownwood Police Department, Patrol Division, with 12 years of Law Enforcement experience. Ian has been a member of the Brown County SWAT Team since 2017. He is a Certified SWAT Sniper. Ian is also a member of the TMPA, TTPOA, and a current board member for the Brownwood Municipal Police Association.
James Kidd
Jesse Mares
James Kidd
James Kidd is the Chief of Police of the Keene Police Department, and has 27 years of Law Enforcement experience. James is a graduate of the FBI National Law Enforcement Academy #281.He is also a FBI LEEDA graduate. James has his Master's Degree in Law Enforcement Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is currently an active member of the IACP and TPCA.
What have we been up to?
Toby Miller
This weekend, instructor Toby Miller put in the work! Miller taught the mandated School Safety Officer Training to representatives from several schools in the Central Texas area. Miller's dynamic teaching style and incredible knowledge base keeps our education partners coming back for more! Give us a call and schedule Toby Miller to teach your Guardians the mandated training. Your community will be glad you did!