Shawn serves as the President of PDX Bomb Dogs in addition to his role as a K-9 detection handler. He has worked dozens of venues encompassing major sporting events for the NBA, WNBA, MLS, and NWSL in addition to working sold out concerts and events nationwide.

Raised in Washington State, where his father served as an Intelligence Officer, Shawn developed an early appreciation for public service. After completing his education, Shawn relocated to various cities, where he worked in both government and private sector positions. Subsequently, he returned to the Pacific Northwest where his work in K-9 would begin.

His passion for working dogs was sparked by his first tracking and trailing dog, which he trained in both urban and wilderness search environments. This formative experience led him to dedicate extensive time to tracking and detection work, culminating in his initial explosive detection certification.

Shawn is a member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers, Search and Rescue Dogs of the United States, and has achieved multiple K-9 certifications from the International Police Canine Association and Pacific Northwest Police Canine Association. He has completed specialized training through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CISA, and FEMA in high-risk explosive sweeps, IED safety procedures, radiological emergency management, and mass casualty response.

Beyond his canine related commitments, Shawn is an avid golfer, participating in tournaments nationwide and coaching at risk youth in the game. Additionally, he actively engages in volunteer work within the foster care community, motivated by his parents' adoption of six children from the system. Shawn has served on several boards and is an advocate for the expansion of early childhood education programs and reform to the foster care and adoption system.

Greg serves as the operating officer of our Southwestern United States operations and is responsible for the management of our teams and interests in Texas and New Mexico. Greg is a seasoned security and intelligence professional with more than two decades of experience leading complex operations across government, and private-sector environments. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Greg has led multidisciplinary teams responsible for threat assessments, insider threat investigations, protective intelligence, and security operations involving sensitive assets and personnel. His work routinely placed him in both domestic and overseas environments.

Following his retirement, Greg transitioned into the defense and private security sectors, serving in advisory and leadership roles supporting critical infrastructure partners. He later became a trusted security consultant for several Fortune 500 companies, helping organizations strengthen executive protection programs, conduct internal investigations, mitigate corporate espionage risks, and develop comprehensive security strategies for high-profile events and facilities.

Known for his calm leadership style, operational discretion, and strategic mindset, Greg brings a blend of discipline, investigative expertise, and real-world security experience to every client engagement.

John is a detection dog trainer and handler working events for the NFL, NBA and various entertainment venues across the Pacific Northwest. John retired from the Portland Police Bureau as Assistant Chief of Police. After retirement John graduated from Auburn University’s Vapor Wake canine training academy in Alabama and returned to the Pacific Northwest to start this detection dog company. John is the founder of PDX Bomb Dogs, which specializes in explosives, narcotics and contraband detection. The company employs retired law enforcement and military personnel working dogs at events and businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest.

John is a currently a Certifying Official for the Pacific Northwest Police Canine Association and a Security Representative for the National Basketball Association where in addition to general security duties, he assists with detection dog oversight for select NBA events worldwide. John is a K-9 Trial Judge for several canine organizations including the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) judging detection dog trails across the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, John trains detection dog teams for law enforcement agencies in Oregon and Washington.

John began his police canine career in 1986 as a Police Service Dog Handler in Portland, Oregon. John has worked and trained Patrol Dogs, Cross Trained Dogs and Single Purpose Detection Dogs for over 30 years. He started Portland’s Detection Dog Program in 1991 and handled the first Detection Dog for the Portland Police Bureau. John is a two-term past president of the Oregon Police Canine Association (OPCA) where he started the Detection Dog component of that association. John authored the State of Oregon Police Animal Protection Legislation.

Daniel serves an explosive/firearms and narcotics detection K9 handler. After serving in The United States Army for 8 years, Daniel decided to pursue his passion for dog training and handling.

Daniel has worked in different fields as a K9 handler, such as cargo operations and commercial events. A career highlight for Daniel came while working an event where his dog alerted on a vehicle that was carrying several firearms. That day he realized the importance and power K9s have in helping keep our communities safe.

Daniel’s passion for training and handling has taken him to many training institutions across the country. He is always looking for ways to expand his knowledge and keep training dogs to serve our community.

Dave is an explosive and narcotics detection dog handler with years of hands-on experience in canine protection, detection, and tracking. He served as a Reserve Police Officer, where he developed a strong passion for working with K9s. He particularly enjoys the Belgian Malinois breed for their versatility, personality, and temperament. Dave trains obedience, tracking, detection, and protection dogs both privately and alongside law enforcement agencies.

Dave is a member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) and holds all FEMA bomb training and identification certifications, along with multiple certifications from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Bombing Prevention.

He also has a passion for helping others be prepared for the unexpected and is an active instructor in CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, situational awareness, and firearms training.

Tawnya is an explosives/firearms detection dog handler.  She has worked events for the NBA and MLS, and at venues across the Portland metro area.

Tawnya has been a member of the Veterans Affairs Police force since 2021 and is currently a sergeant.  Prior to that she worked at the TSA for 10.5 years holding increasingly responsible positions. Tawnya’s career shows the passion she has to keep communities safe.

Gaven is a professional detection K9 handler with PDX Bomb Dogs, specializing in narcotics, firearms, explosives, and electronic storage device detection. He brings over a decade of experience in public safety and working-dog operations, with a focus on professionalism, discretion, and dependable results.

Gaven’s background includes developing, training, and operating certified K9 teams, as well as supporting interdiction efforts and assisting partner agencies when canine resources were needed. He has held leadership and instructional roles involving training oversight, mentorship, and operational coordination, contributing to reliable and consistent K9 deployments.

Outside of work, Gaven enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor activities common to the Pacific Northwest, including hunting, fishing, and coastal recreation.Bio coming soon!

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Chris serves as a team lead and detection handler for our Texas and New Mexico operations.

Chris served 7 years in the United States Marines and 5 years with Customs and Border Patrol.

Ashley is an explosive detection K9 handler with PDX Bomb Dogs in New Mexico. In addition to her role, she is currently a licensed flight paramedic and spent several years serving overseas in various contract positions.

Jesus is currently a narcotics detection handler serving our interest in Texas. He spent 12 years as a Law Enforcement officer in Spain before relocating with his family to the United States in 2018.

Kevin is a retired law enforcement officer of 25 years with the Washington County Sherriff’s Office in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Kevin was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated from Waianae High School in 1991. He attended Linfield College and Oregon Institute of Technology before joining the US Army where he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

After his service in the Army, Kevin returned to the Pacific Northwest where he completed his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. Soon after he started his law enforcement career with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office where he held the rank of deputy, corporal, and sergeant. He was a part of several special teams including Bike patrol, Field Training Officer, Canine Handler, and Reserve Unit Supervisor.

Kevin worked with three police dogs in his 9 years as a Police Patrol Dog Handler. Additionally, he supervised the K9 Unit for two years before taking over as supervisor of the Reserve Deputy Program. As a police patrol dog handler, Kevin grew passionate about the trade. He dedicated a lot of his time and effort to learn and strive to improve the Canine Program at the Sherriff’s office. In 2008, Kevin became an Oregon Police Canine Association Patrol Dog Trainer. He instructed multiple 10-week (400 hours) Basic Police Patrol Canine Course and assisted with other canine training classes. Kevin also brought the Police K9 Competition to Washington County, where patrol dog teams from around the state compete in a controlled and family friendly community event.

Joel is a retired police officer from the Port of Portland PD, where he served 27.5 years, 25 of which were as an Explosive Detection K9 Handler. He attended his K9 handler school at Lackland Airforce Base in 1998. Joel has worked a total of 4 Dogs during his 25 years as a K9 Handler. His primary mission was to keep the traveling public safe at the Portland International Airport. Also, during this time, he helped protect 5 different US presidents when they visited the Northwest along with other domestic and foreign VIP's. Joel and his dog teams were also members of the Metropolitan Explosive Detection Unit which was comprised of Bomb Technicians and K9 teams from Portland Metro Police Departments; while in this unit, he and his K9's assisted law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Mark retired after a 35 year police career, first with the Portland Police Bureau, where as an officer he worked multiple assignments, including patrol dog handler and Field Training Officer. He then did a second career with the Gresham Police Department, once again working various assignments as a patrol officer.

While working as a patrol dog handler for the Portland Police Bureau, Mark was a member of the Oregon Police Canine Association (OPCA), serving a term as the association’s treasurer.

Mark is also currently employed by the NBA as a Security Representative.