William Saunders
Owner/ Director of Operations
William learned early on in high school that serving others was a passion of his while volunteering for his community through the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol. His love for the aviation industry was ignited. He was able to learn the theories of flight, aviation technologies, leadership as well as search and rescue tactics and techniques. He wanted to continue serving the nation and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he became an avionics technician for UH-1N Huey and AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters with HMLA-369, the "World Famous" Gunfighters. He served in the Marines for 8 years which included 3 combat deployments to Iraq, a tour of the pacific stationed in Okinawa, Thailand, Korea, and the Philippines. Upon separation from the United States Marine Corps, William began working jobs in both retail and security. He worked for a couple different small security companies. Realizing the industry standard wasn't where it should be, he began a career in quality inspection/ engineering on a multitude of aviation parts, components, and ancillary equipment. While contracting as a quality engineer he excelled at quality management and other management systems in various companies throughout the US. While working in NY, he met Erin. A new contract brought him back home to Arizona. After they got married William decided to revisit his plans for a security company. Being a quality engineer William understood the importance of high standards and good customer service and its value in any industry.
Wishing to still serve others on a more personal level he stepped away from the aviation industry and opened doors to the current Celtic Cross Security Solutions LLC. In additon to being a certified NRA instructor he is also an unarmed and armed guard instructor.