Stragtegic Development Team
Building Partnerships, Expanding Impact, Protecting the Vulnerable
Scaling Operation Guardian’s mission nationwide requires a team of dedicated people committed to protecting children and supporting America’s veterans. Our Strategic Development (STRATDEV) Department is the engine driving that growth.
Working across the United States, the STRATDEV team is organized into regions led by volunteer Ambassadors who are respected community leaders who act as connectors to high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, small business owners, and media champions.
Together, they develop relationships, build event committees, and identify opportunities for Darkhorse Benefits and Operation Guardian to serve veterans, law enforcement, and local communities.
At the national level, the team is led by Brian Pilsl, National Director of Strategic Relationships and Development. Brian has volunteered to spearhead this department, drawing on his career building high-growth teams across multiple industries. His mission is to cultivate a network of like-minded citizen servants who believe in protecting children, empowering law enforcement, and honoring America’s veteran community.
The Strategic Development Department ensures that as Operation Guardian expands into new states, each region is equipped with the relationships, resources, and community champions needed to deliver measurable impact.
Robert Mott
Founder & CEO Darkhorse Benefits
Robert Mott, Founder & CEO of Darkhorse Benefits and Operation Guardian, leads a nationwide mission to combat child exploitation by uniting Special Operations veterans, intelligence experts, and law enforcement.
Under his leadership, Operation Guardian delivers real-time impact by disrupting predators, safeguarding children, and strengthening communities.
His leadership ensures that every mission is legally compliant, intelligence-driven, and purpose-built for impact, not for publicity.
Brian Pilsl - Volunteer
National Director of Strategic Relationships and Development - brianp@operationguardian.com
Brian is the owner of LaunchPad-GTM and has volunteered to spearhead this department, drawing on his career building strategic relationships and high-growth revenue teams across multiple industries.
His mission is to cultivate a network of like-minded citizen servants along with corporate and media partners who believe in empowering local law enforcement across the nation with the expanded capabilities that were once exclusive to military and federal intelligence units to protect vulnerable children.
Evan Khoshno - Volunteer
Regional Ambassador - California
Evan is a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles. During his undergraduate education he was the Dir. Of Volunteers for Darkhorse leading key initiatives for Operation Shuteye and veteran employment.
His passion has led to greater involvement to fight human trafficking as a key teammate in Operation Guardian supporting CA law enforcement.
Micah Henry - Volunteer
Regional Ambassador - Florida
As a native Floridian residing in Tampa, Micah has always had a passion for service.
He joined Team Darkhorse to expand Operation Guardian locally and provide mentorship to candidates in our Special Operations Forces Entrepreneurship Program (SOFEP) through his experience gained starting and leading several businesses.
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Jordan Storey - Volunteer
Regional Ambassador - Kansas
Jordan is the CEO of Wichita Furniture Inc. and an avid outdoorsmen who’s hosted several veteran hunts across the US.
He joined the Darkhorse team in 2021 initially in support of Operation Shuteye and SOFEP by leveraging his business acumen to support SOF veterans.
He is now playing a key role in bringing Operation Guardian to Kansas to protect children from exploitation.
In just the past year, our efforts alongside Arizona law enforcement have directly contributed to over 46 arrests of predators, earning praise from police chiefs and sheriffs across the state.
Now, as we expand into new regions across the U.S., we are seeking trusted community leaders to serve as Regional Ambassadors.
What is a Regional Ambassador? As an Ambassador, you would hold an official volunteer title with Operation Guardian and act as a connector in your community.
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