Veteran-Owned · Orlando, Florida

Executive protection, earned through service.

Discreet, disciplined close protection for executives, public figures, and private clients. Built on a foundation of military combat engineering and sworn law-enforcement experience.

  • 5 yrsU.S. Army service
  • 3 yrsSworn Deputy Sheriff
  • 8 yrsCombined service
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Discretion

Your privacy and reputation are protected as carefully as your safety.

02

Discipline

Military-grade standards, planning, and situational awareness on every detail.

03

Vigilance

Threat assessment and proactive risk reduction built on real field experience.

The Background

A career forged in service.

Ellis Elite EP was founded by Shawn Ellis — an Army veteran and former Orange County Deputy Sheriff who built his career protecting others before protecting you.

4 Years

U.S. Army — Combat Engineer

Served as a combat engineer, developing the discipline, teamwork, and operational planning skills that form the backbone of professional close protection work.

1 Year

Command Sergeant Major's Personal Driver

Selected to serve as the personal driver for the Command Sergeant Major — a role demanding trust, discretion, and accountability at the highest level of leadership.

3 Years

Deputy Sheriff — Orange County

Sworn law-enforcement experience with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, bringing real-world threat response, de-escalation, and protective operations to civilian executive protection.

What We Do

Executive protection, end to end.

Tailored close-protection solutions for clients who require a serious, capable, and discreet security presence.

Executive & VIP Protection

Close personal protection for executives, principals, and high-profile individuals — at home, in transit, and at engagements.

Residential Security

Discreet estate and home protection, access control, and on-site presence designed to keep your family and property secure.

Secure Transport

Secure, low-profile transportation and route planning for arrivals, departures, and travel between locations.

Threat Assessment

Pre-event advance work, venue and route assessments, and proactive risk mitigation grounded in law-enforcement methodology.

Event & Venue Security

Coordinated protection for private events, appearances, and corporate functions with a calm, professional presence.

Consulting & Planning

Security assessments and customized protection plans for individuals, families, and organizations seeking expert guidance.

"I spent my career protecting others — first in uniform, then behind the badge. Ellis Elite EP brings that same standard of service to the clients who trust us with their safety."

— Shawn Ellis, Founder

Get In Touch

Request a confidential consultation.

Reach out directly to discuss your protection needs. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.

Email Ellis Elite EP

What to expect

Every engagement begins with a private consultation to understand your needs, assess the threat landscape, and build a protection plan built around your schedule and circumstances.

  • Confidential, no-obligation consultation
  • Personalized protection planning
  • Discreet, professional operators
  • Coordinated advance & threat assessment