Tom Patire is one of the most-recognized authorities on personal safety, security and executive protection in the world and the most publicized bodyguard in the media, today. He has appeared on numerous television shows such as MONTEL, CBS Morning Show, GERALDO At Large, Good Morning America, FOX News and was the subject of the A & E Documentary – Bodyguard Training Camp. His child safety program has received an EMMY AWARD Nomination in Educational Programming which Tom was nominated as a writer/producer of the show. Tom has bodyguarded many famous sports and entertainment figures, diplomats and corporate leaders and is still working the profession today. Tom has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with his top selling book “Tom Patire’s Personal Protection Handbook”, his Training For Life™ DVD products, and interactive training programs delivered at his more the 1,000 licensed Family Protection Centers nationwide. As President and founder of five companies, Tom is a seasoned entrepreneur. As both an author and motivational speaker, Tom is a sought after for public appearances and in 2007 will be starring in a big screen action movie entitled The Favor Bank™ based on a true person.