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Todd Fox - CEO Tour Protection
Todd Fox is the Founder and Managing Director of the Close Protection Corps, a specialized services firm that works with celebrities, dignitaries and C-suite executives in challenging environments. The company was founded in 1999 with initial services focused on the Latin market. Fox’s company became known for protective service operations in challenging environments such as Mexico, Colombia, Haiti, Iraq, Balkans, Turkey and Russia. The company has performed protective operations across the full
spectrum of clients ranging from Madonna and Janet Jackson, to Supreme Court Justices and UN Officials.
Martial Arts Training
• Black Belt 4th Gracie Jiu Jitsu
• Black Belt 1st Kenpo Karate
• Amateur Muay Thai
• Black Belt 5th Japanese Ju JitsuBlack Belt National Champion (IBJJF)
PROFESSIONAL MMA
- Professional Wins 10, Losses 2
- Hook n Shoot, Submission Fighting Championships, Ring of Fury,
- Reality Submission Fighting, World War III, Universal Challenge, AF Combat
PUBLICATIONS AUTHORED
• POWER OF PAPER & PLASTIC: An Unofficial Guide to Backstage Passes
• UNDERPINNING: Foundational Concepts in Force Instruction
• PROTECTIVE PERSPECTIVE: A Peek Behind the Curtain
• PROTECTION for & from HUMANITY: Modern Survival Strategies
• ALL ACCESS: The Secrets of Tour Security
FORMAL EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Columbia College, St. Louis, MO 1999
- Master of Business Administration, MBA (80% complete) Webster University, St. Louis, MO
- Certificate of Criminal Justice, Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO
Todds Website TourProtection.com
Email Fox@TourProtection.com
Instagram @TourTraining
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