James Pelli, Certified ECSI Instructor:

• ECSI Certified Instructor, and the only ECSI Skills Training Center within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC
• USMC Gulf War Veteran, 1988-1992:
     — Forward Observer (locate targets through the use of land navigation and mapping,
         and coordinate artillery fire)
     — Amphibious Raid School Trained
     — Naval Gunfire School Trained
     — Desert Warfare Trained
     — JEST (Jungle Environment Survival Training)
• Culinary School trained Executive Chef (30+ years)
• ServSafe Instructor/Proctor (Food Safety)
• BSA Scout Leader (15+ years)
• SDI Certified Open Water Instructor/Service Technician
• Accomplished Outdoorsman (hunting, fishing, trapping)
• Survival Enthusiast
• Camping and Backpacking experienced for more than 45 years