Meet the Team

Cade brings over a decade of elite firearms and tactical training experience spanning military service, law enforcement, and private sector instruction. A former U.S. Army Paratrooper with 8 years of combined active duty and reserve service, practicing in both Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, along with dual Associate of Science degrees in Firearms Technology and Unmanned Aircraft Systems from Sonoran Desert Institute. His specializations include Firearms, Close-Quarters Battle (CQB), military and law enforcement tactics, less-lethal systems, security operations, and survival tactics.

After transitioning to civilian instruction under the mentorship of former SWAT and Secret Service personnel, Cade advanced to work with a Tier 1 training company alongside former CAG and Green Beret operators, providing CQB and weapons training to elite military and law enforcement units. Currently serving as an Investigator in Alaska, he operates Tac Wolf Training Solutions LLC, delivering real-world tactical instruction grounded in operational experience and proven methodologies for military, law enforcement, and civilian professionals.

With nearly a decade of intensive, ground-level experience in the private security sector, Alex Salani brings practical knowledge, tactical proficiency, and real-world insight to Tac Wolf Training Solutions. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert across the full spectrum of security operations — from foundational Level 1 protocols to advanced Level 4 protective service.

Alex has built his eight-year career navigating a diverse range of demanding operational environments. He has executed specialized protective protocols and mobile operations for multiple companies including Phoenix Protective Corp and Allied Universal, managed large-scale commercial security operations at the Dimond Center, and honed his foundational threat-assessment skills in governmental asset protection.

Today, Alex operates at the highest levels of the local industry. He currently serves with Allied Universal as one of the few Level 3 Certified Officers entrusted with the protection of City Hall in Anchorage, Alaska — a premier, high-visibility assignment requiring uncompromising vigilance, rapid threat assessment, and expert command of access control and emergency response.

As a core member of the Tac Wolf cadre, Alex bridges the gap between theory and reality. He leverages his multi-tiered background to train the next generation of security professionals and responsible citizens, breaking down site security fundamentals, behavioral indicators, and advanced protective measures with the credibility of hands-on experience.