Meet Our Experts

Brian Baxter, Founder & President

Brian Baxter, Founder & President

"Experience is a thing that we usually get right after we needed it."

Brian Baxter is the Founder and President of Performance-Critical, Inc. After serving as an Army Infantryman in combat and as a member of the Texas Dept. of Public Safety for over thirty years, Brian brings a lifetime of experience and insight to the operational intelligence space. Brian has spent his entire adult life in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and knows that every operation has vulnerabilities, and it's better to find them before an incident finds them for you. Brian is a Combat Veteran, a Retired Chief, and the CEO of an international consulting firm. He has a Master's Degree in Applied Psychology, a Six Sigma Green Belt and specializes in risk management, process improvement, incident investigation, human performance, and the science of adult learning.

Kentrena Bohm

Kentrena Bohm, Partner & Cybersecurity Specialist

"Cyber resilience is earned in practice, not assumed in policy."

Kentrena Bohm is a cybersecurity consultant and former U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant who served as an Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Engineer and Signals Intelligence Analyst. That military foundation in threat analysis now shapes her civilian career in product security and incident response, where she helps organizations identify vulnerabilities, respond to critical incidents, and lead tabletop exercises that prepare teams for real-world cyber events. Kentrena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity from American Military University and a Master's Degree in Information Security. A full-time mom and dedicated professional, she's driven by a passion for service and resilience — traits she carries into days at the range, remote camping trips and long, ambitious hikes.

Ty Dove
Ty Dove

Energy Sector Specialist & Adjunct Instructor

“Security is not achieved through assumptions. It is earned through vigilance, discipline, and constant readiness.”

Ty Dove is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran and accomplished business leader with over 30 years of combined military and private-sector experience. His 12 years in the Marine Corps, included combat deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. His military foundation in protecting personnel, risk assessment, safeguarding critical assets, and maintaining mission-essential systems continues to shape his approach to the application of operational intelligence. Ty's post military career spans almost twenty years in the oil and gas industry, holding senior leadership positions in business development, operations, and strategic management. His experience leading teams and managing complex operations in high-risk environments reinforces his belief that preparation, situational awareness, and proactive risk management are essential to organizational success. A dedicated husband, father, and lifelong student of leadership, Ty remains committed to integrity, service, continuous improvement, and the Marine Corps principles of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

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Kentrena Bohm

Healthcare Specialist & Primary Nurse Planner

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