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Meet the team. 

"BO" NALEPA

"BO" NALEPA

CEO / Chief Firearms Instructor

Bo has been involved in the Security and Firearms industry for 33 years. Bo previously served in the E.U. Armed Forces, has operated a security company in Southern California for 13 years, and has been the CEO for Southwest Training Center since 2018. Bo’s Instructor resume includes: CA POST Tactical Handgun Instructor, NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection, Defensive Shooting, CCW, and Home Defense, USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, Home Defense & CCW,  Axon International Law Enforcement Taser Instructor, Sabre International Law Enforcement Chemical Agents and OC Projector Instructor, American Heart Association Basic Life Support and First Aid, Department of Justice Firearms Instructor, and Department of Consumer Affairs – Firearms Training Instructor, and LA County CCW Instructor.

Luis Ramirez

Luis Ramirez

Director of Operations / Chief Firearms Ins.

Luis has been involved in the Security and Firearms industry for 16 years. Luis previously served in the US Armed Forces, has managed a security company in Southern California for 8 years, and has been the director of operations for Southwest Training Center since 2018. Luis’s Instructor resume includes: CA P.O.S.T. Tactical Handgun Instructor, NRA – Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor, NRA – Training Counselor, Universal Training Munitions – Non Lethal Scenario Trainer Course, ASP – Tactical Weapons Instructor – Baton and Restraints,  NRA – Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection, Defensive Shooting, CCW, and Home Defense, USCCA, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, AR15, Home Defense, CCW, & Refuse to Be a Victim,  Axon International – Law Enforcement Taser Instructor, Sabre International – Law Enforcement Chemical Agents and OC Projector Instructor, American Heart Association Basic Life Support and First Aid, and Department of Consumer Affairs – Firearms Training Instructor. and LA County CCW Instructor.

Emily Sorensen

Emily Sorensen

Firearms Instructor and Security Trainer

Emily has been involved in the Security and Firearms industry for 6 years. Emily is currently a Law Enforcement officer in Southern California. She was previously a corporate security manager for for 3 years, and has been an instructor for Southwest Training Center since 2018. Emily’s Instructor resume includes: NRA – Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection, Home Firearm Safety, Defensive Shooting, Concealed Carry, Instructor, Axon International – Law Enforcement Taser Instructor, Department of Justice Firearms Instructor, Powers to Arrest and Use of Force Trainer, and LA County CCW Instructor.

"Mike" Ceballos

"Mike" Ceballos

Firearms Instructor

Mike Ceballos has over 33 in Security Industry. Mike has extensive experience managing and training security teams. His list of certifications includes:

VIP Security trainer, NRA Handgun and Rifle Instructor. NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services trainer,  CA POST Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor.

Leonard Galvan

Leonard Galvan

Range Safety Officer - Competitive Drill Coordinator

Leonard has 23 years of experience as an engineer and 36-year experience in shooting firearms. He has dedicated the past 5 years to competitive shooting in USPSA. His experience extends to both rifle and shotgun disciplines as well. Balancing precision in engineering and marksmanship in shooting defines his diverse and dynamic professional journey. He currently serves on STC’s team as a Range Safety Officer and Competitive Drill Seminar coordinator.