Benjamin Chute is a senior consultant and owner of Fortified Consulting LLC. Mr. Chute founded Fortified Consulting in May 2020 under the former business name “Broken Sword” which he later changed to Fortified Consulting in September of 2022. Mr. Chute works full time as a business and safety management consultant (7yrs), contracting commercial consultants through his firm, into middle management positions. He is a Marine Corps Veteran (Military Police) and active in local politics. Mr. Chute has held a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

A. J. Laskowski is a business partner and Senior Operations Manager. He is a hobby gunsmith and drafter. He currently works as a Manage Services Engineer (15yrs). Mr. Laskowski has also worked in Retail Firearms Sales (10yrs) and still does occasional free-lance work. He is a Marine Corps Veteran with experience in Logistics, Electrical Repair and Systems Administration (6yrs). Mr. Laskowski holds certifications and qualifications such as MCSE, MOUS, Agile, Yellow Belt, Lean Six Sigma, Cisco, VMware, Samba, IIS, Active Directory, GCCS-MC Logistics, Basic Electronics Course, Net+, and Sec+. Mr. Laskowski has held a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Andrew Cassell is a partner level advisor to the executive staff and is contracted by the firm. Mr. Cassell produces and enacts strategy plans, aides in proper business progression, and facilitates networking on the firm’s behalf within the industry. He currently works as a Construction Site Safety Consultant (20yrs). Mr. Cassell is an avid firearms collector, outdoorsman and a Navy Veteran (Corpsman). Mr. Cassell has held a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Reid Heinert is a partner level advisor and owner of Priority Home Solutions. Together Fortified Consulting and Priority Home Solutions aim to provide quality, fair market value, single family, multi-family and commercial rental properties which benefit their local communities. Mr. Heinert is a licensed plumber and established real estate investor in Eastern South Carolina. Mr. Heinert is a Marine Corps veteran, skilled tradesmen, and avid sports fan. Mr. Heinert enjoys traveling with his girlfriend and their dog Moose, trying new restaurants, and visiting the beach. Mr. Heinert has held a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Brianna Williams is the Senior Administration Manager for the firm. Mrs. Williams currently works full time as an Executive Administration Assistant (15yrs). Mrs. Williams and her team control all incoming and outgoing administrative documentation, filings, media, calls, emails, promotions, biographies and scheduling. Mrs. Williams started her career as a data entry specialist and quickly climbed the corporate ladder, eventually creating her own firm, which services clients virtually, 24/7. Mrs. Williams enjoys traveling with her family, going to the zoo with her two sons, reading, being in nature, and animals.

Lucas Miller is a Senior Consultant for the firm. Mr. Miller currently works full time as a Management Consultant (11yrs). Mr. Miller aids in advising the company staff to better make decisions on topics related to business strategy, HR/public relations and management operations. Mr. Miller started his career as a HR assistant and holds a degree of Bachelor of Science in Economics. Mr. Miller enjoys traveling by train, bass fishing, painting, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife and their dog Hooper.

William Neal serves as a full time contract law attorney and assists Fortified Consulting on a contractual basis to ensure the highest quality, accuracy and legality of Fortified Consulting's issuing and receiving contracts to ensure the upmost benefit and protections for the business, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Geoffrey Shields serves full time as a business law attorney and assists Fortified Consulting on a contractual basis to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, federal, state and local business laws and legislation, as well as "best business practices" enabling the business to better navigate the complex corporate legal landscape.

Drew Pate serves full time as a tax law attorney and strategist and assists Fortified Consulting on a contractual basis to ensure protections during unforeseen tax hurdles, as well as assists  in legal tax strategy to best maximize opportunities for small businesses which are afforded by the IRS and often, sadly unused or unknown.