Frank M. Crowder Jr., is the President of Defense Consulting Services (DCS), LLC. He served 22 yrs as a Security Forces member in the USAF where he performed a variety of roles & functions retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant, the pinnacle rank for an AF enlisted member. During his AF career, Mr. Crowder gained a unique understanding of the Law Enforcement and Force Protection industries. His background includes experience in physical security, information security, counterintelligence, training, antiterrorism, nuclear security, WMD & technology protection. In 2011, Mr. Crowder leveraged his extensive experience and entrepreneurial instincts and founded DCS. His aim is to provide outstanding consulting services to the U.S. govt, municipalities & private industry at affordable rates.

As the Director of Administrative Support Staff and a Managing Member, Pamela manages the overall daily office operations of Defense Consulting Services, LLC (DCS). She has oversight of 43 employees, nine government contracts and serves as a member of DCS’s Executive Team. Pamela also oversees the organization’s community outreach endeavors, the company newsletter, proposal development and the overall strategic direction of DCS.

After graduating from Arizona State University in 1989, Pamela joined the United States Air Force where she served for four years in Security Forces. During her four-year tenure, she developed Barksdale AFB’s Crime Prevention Program and assisted with the installation’s Personnel Security Program. In 1993, Pamela separated from the Air Force and began a 21-year teaching career where she served as a Co-Department Chair, Literacy Leader, and Testing Coordinator.

She is an Active member of the Alpha Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Mrs. Martin is a Certified Public Accountant possessing over 20 years of experience in the financial accounting industry. As the CFO of DCS, Mrs. Martin is responsible for handing all financial and accounting duties to include invoicing, issuing payments, bookkeeping, administering payroll, preparing financial reports and preparing tax returns. Mrs. Martin possesses a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mississippi State University.

Richard G. Terrell is an accomplished and energetic executive who made his mark in the business world by building a reputation of having exceptional interpersonal skills, an appreciation for providing first-rate service to clients, business partners, and team members, and being successful in a fast-paced multi-market environment for over 25 years, which includes all levels of city, state, and federal government. Richard possesses in-depth knowledge of business development, business operations, finance and client services, and is active in active in civic and charitable organizations such as Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Military Transformation Task Force (MTTF), Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), and the NAACP. Some of Richard’s strengths include capability-enhancing relationship building, as well as an established network within the business community. A motivational leader with strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, Richard is committed to the highest levels of ethical, professional and personal excellence.

Mr. Rogers is the Operations Manager for Defense Consulting Services, LLC. With an educational background in Security Administration and 27 years of Air Force Security Forces experience in the areas of multi-agency security operations, force protection, crisis management planning and criminal investigations, Mr. Rogers provides strategic leadership and oversight of DCS’ operational programs and contracts. As an Air Force Security Forces member, Mr. Rogers served as the core manager for developing training curriculum and supervised over 10,000 Military Working Dog Presidential protective detail missions. These missions ensured the safety and security of many senior US and foreign dignitaries. For his efforts, he was recognized with the 2007 Air Force Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award. In his capacity as the Operations Manager, Mr. Rogers leverages his extensive knowledge of strategic planning, project management, staff development, financial planning, curriculum development, and training, to assist in business development, contract management and in overseeing daily operations.

 Donna Beck brings over 25 years of management experience to DCS. As a Human Resource professional, with over fifteen years experience, designing and implementing proactive human resource strategies and programs she has a proven track record of developing business partnerships, facilitating performance initiatives, and coaching managers/employees to succeed with integrity in for-profit or not-for-profit and public or private environments. She has created strategic Human Resource offices from the ground up, strategically downsized operations while enhancing customer service and used expertise in technology to keep overhead at a minimum. She brings solid knowledge of labor laws, SCA, benefits administration, performance management and recruiting.
She earned her (MBA) Masters in Business Administration in HR Management from the University of Phoenix and her (BS) Bachelors of Science in HR Management from St. Edwards University. She has a (PHR) Professional Human Resource Certification from HRCI/SHRM.