Bobby Ray Huggins

About Bobby Ray Huggins

With over two decades of combined military and private security experience, I’ve dedicated my career to protecting people, assets, and reputations with integrity, precision, and leadership.My journey began in the Marine Special Operations Command as a Communications Sergeant, followed by service in the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division. I deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting hundreds of combat patrols and high-risk missions. After being medically retired in 2017, I carried forward the same mission-driven mindset into private security.I’ve since operated as an Executive Protection Agent, Guardian Angel (Department of Defense contractor), and corporate security executive. Holding roles from Director to COO at a major national security firm. I maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and have led security operations both domestically and internationally.In 2022, I launched National Protection Firm (NPF) to raise the standard in the security industry. Offering last-minute coverage, executive protection, and strategic security management nationwide.In 2025, I expanded into hospitality and acquired Trellis 925, a premier event and wedding venue in Dr. Phillips, Florida. My goal: create a high-end, seamless experience for clients through operational excellence, elite staffing, and world-class service.

Experience

1. CEO & Founder

   National Protection Firm

   Feb 2022 — Present · US

   In 2022, the National Protection Firm was founded to protect others. NPF runs teams with honor, integrity, and excellence. Combining their on-the-ground experience, as well as their corporate expertise in client management, guard management, and rapid responses to emergency situations, NPF consistently provides first class protection services and world-class results.National Protection Firm (NPF) Premium Security Services is licensed directly in FL & TX (Lic#: FL TX C26••••01). NPF is a nationally insured agency headquartered in the greater Orlando area. The National Protection Firm offers a range of security, risk assessment, risk mitigation, emergency management and business continuity management planning services individually tailored for each client.

Education

• Everglades University

  Bachelor's degree, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management