About

Todd Phillips' Story

I am the co-founder of APB. I helped start this company as a way for us to recruit talented, top in class, leaders in the public safety industry to build safety products and programs to help everyday citizens be safe.

Why the APB Team

Our team has been thoroughly tested with real life experiences in public safety emergencies. Here are just a few bullet points of our team world experiences:

Special Investigation
Gangs and Organized Crime
Police Intelligence

Patrol
Police Training Unit
Street Crimes Units
Homicide Investigations
S.W.A.T. / E.R.U. Operators
Us Military Training Unit
Military Special Operations
Retail Security

Professional MMA/Kickboxing
Police Planning
Police Leadership
Military Leadership

Federal Partnerships with:

ATF
FBI
HSI
DEA
US Marshals
Homeland Security

Executive Leadership Team

David Ashford, Chief Executive Officer

David Ashford served 24 years in Law Enforcement and is a retired Sergeant with the Lexington Police Department and the current President of Integrated Security Solutions, a retail security technology provider. While at the Lexington Police Department, David served on the Emergency Response Unit tactical team. During his assignment with the team, they earned medals as one of the top two team in the World S.W.A.T. competitions. David also was a certified KLEC trainer and helped introduce modern police response to an active shooter at the Lexington Police Department and Central, KY. David also served as a US Marine where he was a certified sniper.

Todd Phillips, Co- Founder / President

Todd Phillips has served with the Lexington Police Department for two decades. Todd's is a Sergeant with the Gang and Organized Crime Unit. For 90% of his career, Todd has focused on violent offenders who are a significant risk to the community of Lexington, Fayette County, KY and surrounding counties. Todd has worked closely with the FBI, ATF, DEA, HSI and US Marshals on strategic federal cases for over a decade of his career. Todd is considered an expert with police intelligence and advanced investigations. Todd is also a certified KLEC instructor with the state of Kentucky and considered an expert on gangs and organized crime in Federal, State and local KY courts.

Beth Rose, Senior Board Member

Beth Rose is with the executive leadership team at Integrated Security Solutions. Beth has significant technological experience at the corporate level. Beth has worked closely with technical teams at Lexmark where she started her corporate career. Beth is a seasoned project manager that has lead teams in servicing some of the largest name in the retail space. Beth serves on the APB leadership board as an owner and senior advisor on growth and planning.

Scott O'Brien, President,

Scott O'Brien is a retired, 22-year law enforcement veteran. Scott is a former Criminal Intelligence Analyst for the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS). In addition to the KOHS, Scott is the former chair for the Kentucky Organized Crime Working Group which provided information and intelligence to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies regarding criminal activity specific to transnational criminal organizations, gangs, and drug trafficking.

Scott designed and instructed the popular active aggressor training for the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, “Stay Alert, Stay Alive,” as well as the train-the-trainer course “Stay Prepared, Stay Alive”. Prior to his employment with Kentucky Homeland Security Scott served in multiple law enforcement capacities specializing in investigations, intelligence and training.

Other roles included major crimes investigations and tactical team leader for the Northern Kentucky Emergency Response Unit. Scott's last three and half years he was appointed to the Chief of Police for the Dayton Police Department. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 221. Under our Compliant Training and Services division, Scott holds the title of Senior International Master Instructor, which oversees all of the certifications for the defensive tactics course with Compliant Technologies.

Operational Leadership Team

Noah Wallington, Vice President Of Sales

Noah Wallington is a battle-tested leader with over two decades of military service and a proven track record of driving success in high-stakes environments. As a 26-year veteran of the United States Army, Noah has honed his leadership skills in some of the most challenging situations imaginable.

Throughout his distinguished military career, Noah has served in many capacities during overseas deployments, demonstrating unwavering courage and tactical expertise. He currently serves as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve, leading a company of drill sergeants and instilling core values of discipline, resilience, and teamwork as they strive to mold the next generation of Soldiers.

In the business realm, Noah has demonstrated remarkable versatility and success. He spearheaded the growth and management of a multi-state distribution center, showcasing his ability to scale operations and deliver results in demanding markets. As a communication catalyst, he fosters a culture of open dialogue and collaboration among managers, employees, and business partners, driving operational excellence and team cohesion. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to found and lead a successful construction business for six years, where he leveraged military leadership principles to ensure peak performance and quality craftsmanship.

Noah's leadership approach is forged from his unique blend of military discipline and business acumen. He thrives in high-pressure environments, consistently making sound decisions and inspiring those around him to reach their full potential. His ability to adapt military strategies to civilian applications sets him apart as a versatile and innovative leader. His core competencies include strategic planning and execution, team building and personnel development, crisis management and problem-solving, process optimization and efficiency improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Noah Wallington is not just a leader; he's a force multiplier. His rare combination of combat experience, business savvy, and unwavering commitment to excellence makes him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking transformative leadership.

Servicing Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana for our CTS division and all states for our APB division.

APB's Specialist Team

Brad Simpson, Sales

Distributor and sales rep for Compliant Training and Services in Alabama & Tennessee

Heidi Brown, Sales

Distributor and sales rep for Compliant Training & Services in Virginia & West Virginia

Michelle Remark, Operations

Logistics manager

Edwin Garcia, Operations

Defensive Tactics Trainer for our Compliant Training and Services division.

Chris Sizemore, Operations