05/21/2026
I saved this post for last because it is my absolute favorite. As the leader of this company, there is one thing I am more proud of than anything else: the incredible people who work and volunteer to make up our absolute DREAM TEAM.
Many people pray and dream about working in an environment they love. I am blessed to do just that every single day, and it’s all because of the people who share this mission. I want to take a moment to publicly and proudly thank the team who made National Police Week an undeniable success for Relentless Defender:
Cirilo: My very first employee from the day I opened in 2015. Together, we shipped our very first order. He since become a Police Officer himself, but has still volunteered every single year since the beginning.
Stephany: Who started with us as a graphic artist and worked her way up through every aspect of this business to now serve as our General Manager.
Kam: Who has worked for the company since she was a teenager and has grown into an incredibly mature, responsible young adult with a work ethic like no other.
Art: Who year after year volunteers to drive our truck and trailer all the way from Houston to D.C., making it possible for the team to focus entirely on the mission.
Erica: Who came in as the Executive Director of our nonprofit Foundation, but has quickly become an integral, major member of the entire Relentless Defender family.
Mark: Erica's husband, who you rarely see in photos because he is always behind the camera capturing every moment. The second he steps away from the lens, he is immediately helping customers or moving heavy boxes.
Dani: My wife, who since the day we met, has always looked at me with confidence in her eyes, making me believe that absolutely anything is possible to achieve.
What I have found that makes life truly great is the positive people you surround yourself with, the ones who genuinely love, care for, and support each other. The culture behind our law enforcement apparel brand is real, and I am incredibly blessed to serve this team every day.
Thank you, team, and thank you to the entire thin blue line community for supporting us. 🙏
-Slater, CEO