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a retired United States Marine Corps, 4 star general and consultant who served in The White House. After retiring from the Marine Corps, Jones remained involved in national security and foreign policy issues. With a deep understanding of defense and national security, play a crucial role in guiding ATS GROUP towards strategic success.

Among other innovations during his tenure as Marine Corps commandant, Jones oversaw the Marine Corps’ development of MARPAT camouflage uniforms, and the adoption of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. These replaced M81 Woodland uniforms and the LINE combat system, respectively.

General Jones has held key leadership positions, including:
(1) National Security Advisor to the President of the United States
(2) Experience with operations in Middle East, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia

With over 40 years of experience in military leadership and international affairs, he has been instrumental in providing valuable insights into Strategic Planning, Diplomatic Relations, and Global Security.

Consulting: Jones owns the consulting firms Iron-hand Security LLC and
Jones Group International LLC. He has worked as a paid adviser to the Saudi government.

Roll: Advisory Board President
Expertise: Defense and National Security
Responsibilities: Military and international affairs experience, will guide ATS GROUP in Strategic Planning, Diplomatic Relations, and opportunities coming out of Global Security.

Mark has extensive international business and strategic marketing experience having advised a wide range of multi-national companies on their expansion into new and existing markets. He will advise on global marketing, international public policy issues, and liaise with the universal investment community.

Mark has been a Member of the UK Parliament, since 2005, and previously served as the OSCE PA’s Special Envoy to Southeast Europe, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade and Investment Envoy to Georgia and Armenia and is a former member of the UK’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), and spreviously served on the UK’s Joint National Security Strategy Committee.

He is the first UK MP to have served, consecutively, on NATO PA, the Council of Europe (PACE) and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA).

Mark’s expertise will enrich ATS Group with understanding of geo-strategic marketing and public policy issues and non-government stakeholder engagement.

He holds two master’s degrees: in International Diplomacy (MA) and Marketing Management (MA), as well as other post-graduate business qualifications.

General Michael D. Barbero, a highly decorated retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General, who brings extensive expertise in Military Strategy and Counterinsurgency (COIN) on land and sky.

His operational acumen covers key roles:
(1) Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training,
(2) Doctrine Command’s Combined Arms Center, and
(3) Director of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, to enable the defeat of the IED as a weapon of strategic influence.

With over 30 years of experience in US Army and nearly 4 years in Iraq on counterterrorism efforts, he will be instrumental in providing valuable insights in National Security, Strategic Planning, and Increasing Effectiveness.

Consulting: General Barbero has worked as a consultant for Ironhand Security, Intelligent Decisions Systems and Jones Group International. He has worked as a paid advisor to the Saudi, Kuwaiti and Libyan governments.

Roll: Advisory Board Member
Expertise: Ammunition and Security
Responsibilities: Provide insights into Ammunition Industry Dynamics, Counterinsurgency and Security Consulting.

General Sir Richard Barrons , a highly decorated retired British Army officer, who brings extensive expertise in prediction and solving complex geopolitical issues.

His operational acumen covers key roles as:
(1) Commander Joint Forces Command of the United Kingdom
(2) Chief of staff to the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC)
(3) Mission on the Balkans (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Iraq, Afghanistan and Taliban
(4) Ministry of Defense and Education

Brings over 40 years of strategic expertise in defense and national security, he will be instrumental in providing valuable insights in deep understanding of modern security challenges and cybersecurity.

Consulting: Barrons co-authored a book, “The Business General”, published by Vermilion. He has also lectured as a guest speaker at the University of Oxford among others. As of 2010, Barrons was chairman of the Royal Artillery Museum. In May 2013, he was appointed Colonel Commandant of the Honorable Artillery Company.

Roll: Advisory Board Member
Expertise: Geopolitical and Security
Responsibilities: Expertise in predicting and addressing Geopolitical Opportunities, Modern Security Challenges, Cybersecurity, and Global Market Dynamics.

Formerly served as the Special Agent in Charge of ATF New York, who oversaw compliance and criminal enforcement operations throughout the USA.

His operational acumen covers key roles as:
(1) Deputy Chief – Firearms Operations Division and
Crime Gun Intelligence Center at ATF – Washington
(2) Special investigation Agent – Miami, Florida

Brings over two decades of distinguished federal law enforcement experience, making him an invaluable asset to our advisory team in investigation to leverage data for improved decision-making, identifying trends, and positioning and distribution within the US market.

Consulting: As a Certified Federal Law Enforcement Instructor, have a proven track record in this industry by numerous prestigious awards, including the ATF Hostile Action Award.

Roll: Advisory Board Member
Expertise: Ammunition Market Operations and Law Enforcement
Responsibilities: Share expertise in overseeing ATF operations, to enhance our understanding of the Ammunition Market, Multi-Office Supervision, Internal Controlling.