Senior Members

SENIOR Partner

Louis Felini

Felini is a graduate from Tarleton State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. With over 28 years of law enforcement experience with the Dallas Police Department, he successfully developed and implemented several multi-agency operations in Dallas County that involved local, state, and federal law enforcement officers. Felini is adept in partnering with community stakeholders to bring a multi-faceted approach to complex crime-related problems within communities. Most prominent among these was the Dallas Prostitute Diversion Initiative, the first law enforcement led initiative of its kind in the country, whose model was replicated by other cities. Part of this initiative involved the development of a Potential Victims High Risk DNA Program whose findings were published in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. During his career, Felini received two State of Texas Awards for Valor and Professional Achievement, in addition to over 100 commendations and multiple community awards.

In 2011, Felini was placed on the City of Dallas’ Wall of Honor. He has been an active speaker for the FBI’s Highway Serial Killings Initiative and served on both the Board of Directors of the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification and the National Advisory Board for the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program. Felini is married to Dr. Martha Felini who is engaged in cancer research at the University of North Texas Health Science Center’s Department of Pediatrics and Women’s Health in Fort Worth.

Education

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. Criminal Justice

Awards & Badges

• State of Texas Awards for Valor and Professional Achievement
• Combat Action Badge

Activities & Affiliations

• Dallas Police Retired Officers Association

• Board of Directors for the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification

• National Advisory Board for FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program

SENIOR Partner

Tony Tinderholt

Tony Tinderholt has expansive experience in both military and civilian sectors with a passion for his community and the safety of all those in it.

In his 21 years in the armed forces, Major (Ret.) Tinderholt served tours all around the world. He earned numerous badges, awards, and certifications including the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge. He entered active duty Air Force in 1988 as a Spanish Cryptologic Linguist, taking part in counter drug missions throughout South and Central America. Following 9/11, he re-entered active duty, this time in the Army. Tinderholt worked as a platoon leader, executive officer, detachment commander, and recruiting commander, even volunteering to deploy to a combat zone. At one point, he oversaw an $836 million budget and managed a team of over 400.

Today, Tinderholt is serving his third term as a Texas State Representative for District 94, representing the people of Arlington, Dalworthington Gardens, and Pantego in Tarrant County. Tinderholt serves as Vice Chairman of the Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee and as a member of the Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee.

He is the proud father to his four children (Kayley, Nathan, Tyler, & Brenan) and grandfather to one grandson (Jaxon). He is happily married to his wife, Bethany, a loving mother and former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.

Education

TRIDENT UNIVERSITY
Educational Leadership

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
Masters in Education

Awards & Badges

• Bronze Star
• Combat Action Badge

Activities & Affiliations

• Texas State Representative, District 94
• Texas House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, Member
• Texas House Defense & Veteran’s Affairs Committee, Vice Chair

SENIOR PARTNER

Jerry Heftler

Following his 22 year career in Federal Law Enforcement management, where among other positions he served as Hostage Negotiation Team Leader, Jerry Heftler successfully transitioned to the private sector, where as Founder and CEO of Integrated Medical Solutions, he led his company in six consecutive years to recognition in INC. Magazine’s annual list of America’s fastest growing, privately held companies; breaking into the top 100 twice, with the highest national rating being #27. The Dallas Morning News rated the company as #13 in Texas.

Heftler previously served for more than 8 years as the President of the Mansfield, Texas Economic Development Corporation. During his tenure, the city blossomed from a population of 26,000 to over 60,000 and was named several times as one of America’s Best Cities. His efforts in bringing new businesses to the community has contributed to the citizens of Mansfield experiencing no property tax increase for the past several years. Heftler has also held a Board seat at The University of North Texas Business College and often guest lectured on the topic of entrepreneurship. Additional Board appointments have included the Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators, the Arlington/Mansfield YMCA, Arlington Life Shelter, and Rapid Hope Disaster Relief. He currently serves as President of DigitalSky, LLC, VaBene Holdings, LLC, H2 Investments, LLC, and Dolfred LTD. 

Heftler lives in Dalworthington Gardens, TX with his wife and five fur babies.

Education

UCONN
Bachelors of Business Administration

Awards & Badges

• Nominated twice for INC. Magazine’s Top 100 Companies
• Nominated as the 13th top company in Texas by the Dallas Morning News

Activities & Affiliations

• The University of North Texas Business College Board, Member
• Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators, Member
• Arlington/Mansfield YMCA
• Arlington Life Shelter
• Rapid Hope Disaster Relief