Executive & VIP Protection
Close personal protection for executives, principals, and high-profile individuals — at home, in transit, and at engagements.
Veteran-Owned · Apopka, 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.
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Discipline
Military-grade standards, planning, and situational awareness on every detail.
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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.
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."
Get In Touch
Request a confidential consultation.
Reach out directly to discuss your protection needs. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.
- Email emtshawnellis@gmail.com
- Phone (689) 308-9723
- Service Area Apopka, Florida & surrounding regions
- Hours By appointment
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