Every day, I strive to support my friends. Whether it’s supporting their business ventures, pushing their latest product, or guiding friends toward a solution by introducing them to industry professionals. Tonight, I want to introduce my dear friend, Mr. Fred Mastison. Our community is full of noise and selfish actors purporting their limited experience while acting as subject matter experts in fields of which they know nothing.
Please, as you read further, know that this is an uncompensated endorsement of a true friend and his services. Read on.
A major challenge companies face when searching for a subject matter consultant is finding one with a wide array of expertise. Finding this person maximizes the investment and ultimately produces the greatest results. One of the most highly respected members of this small community is Fred Mastison. Mr. Mastison has worked as a consultant and professional resource for decades. His extensive skill set, and real-world experience makes him a unique asset on a spectrum of projects and endeavors. His background is diverse. He has been fortunate to work in a variety of arenas in the civilian, law-enforcement, and military realms. He is also a sought-after voice on lifestyle projects around the world. Some of the major items in his skill set are:
Professional firearm, combatives instructor and executive protection provider/trainer.
Civilian contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense as an OPSEC and safety instructor for U.S. Embassy personnel.
Adjunct instructor for the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
He has been training in security, firearms, and close quarter combat disciplines for over three decades.
He holds 17 separate state law enforcement course certifications around the U.S. and is a certifying instructor for law enforcement firearms and defensive tactics instructors.
Prior to moving to Arizona, he spent four years teaching for the US Army 1st Infantry Division. In addition to training in the U.S., Mr. Mastison has divisions in Germany, Ireland and Mexico.
Additionally, he has over 40 years in the martial arts and holds a 5th degree black belt in Aikido, 7th degree black belt in Aiki Jitsu and 5th degree black belt in Kyusho Jitsu. He is also a two-time inductee into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
He is a national magazine contributor and has written over 800 articles for 27 different magazines. He provides pieces ranging from new product reviews and testing to lifestyle articles such as “The Best Scotch." He is regularly invited to take part in manufacturer media events around the country to represent various magazines. In this capacity he has worked with countless companies on the best ways to secure a magazine article for their company and products.
Above all things however, Mr. Mastison is a professional as well as a business owner. He understands the unique challenges companies face. If you are looking for a consultant that understands the entire industry, Fred Mastison is your choice.
If Mr. Mastison fills the role you, your family, and your company are ready to consult, give him a shout:
Fred Mastison
480-242-5439
ForceOptionsUSA(at)gmail(dot)com
I can vouch for this article and for Fred. He is the real deal!