Ryan Morris

Ryan Morris is the President and Founder of Tripwire South, LLC, a company he established in January 2022, based in Tampa, Florida. The company focuses on providing training and support services related to explosive devices and tactical operations, primarily for first responders and military personnel. This includes research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) services aimed at enhancing safety and operational effectiveness in high-stakes environments.13

Professional Background

Before founding Tripwire South, Morris held various significant roles:

• Founder and President of Tripwire Operations Group, LLC from June 2005 to June 2022, where he instructed over 25,000 first responders on topics such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and suicide terrorism.1
• He also served as a School Director for the Gettysburg Area School District since January 2022.1
• Morris has extensive experience in law enforcement, having worked as a police officer for multiple departments over several years. His roles included patrol duties and criminal investigations.1

Education

Morris earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Mercyhurst University between 1991 and 1995. He also completed a private pilot ground course at Flight Tech Incorporated from 2003 to 2004.1

Additional Ventures

In addition to his primary role at Tripwire South, Morris is involved with Jack's Powder Keg, where he has taken over the distribution of black powder supplies. This transition is expected to be completed by August 2024.2

Morris's extensive background in training first responders and his commitment to enhancing public safety underscore his dedication to the field of emergency response and tactical operations.