The Rigid Tactical Team

Leon Ellul

Owner & CEO

Leon has 30 years of rigorous active duty Military experience as a member of the elite forces of the Naval EOD/NSW (Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Naval Special Warfare) groups, and more than 10 years of experience directly supporting the Joint Improvised Defeat Organization.

Throughout his career, he was deeply involved in WMD and CBRNE programs conducted within the EOD/NSW communities. As a member of the JIEDDO JET (Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, Joint Expeditionary Team), he further refined his operational and tactical expertise, was embedded with hundreds of combat patrols in Afghanistan and Iraq, and developed a deep understanding of training shortfalls and requirements within the larger DOD community.

Leon is a decorated Navy Veteran having been honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V”, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM), as well as various Navy Achievement awards.

Leon retired from Service as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician.

Rei Baert

Director of Operations, JET Program Manager

Rei is a decorated US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal veteran and former Command Master Chief with more than 28 years of experience.

He brings Rigid Tactical a unique perspective to understanding customer requirements and addresses customer’s most difficult missions with innovative solutions.

Scott-Warren

Scott Warren

Business Development Director

Scott founded two companies prior to joining Rigid Tactical. He earned an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird University and a MS in Education from Plymouth State. He is a decorated Army veteran, having served as a U.S. Army Ranger and in Army Special Operations. His decorations include a Silver Star, Purple Heart, four Bronze Stars, among many others. He has a demonstrated ability to identify positive advantages in even the most challenging circumstances as well as the strategic vision to see how the headlines of today will develop into the opportunities of tomorrow.