About Us

Blake Bernard joined the SoRite team in early 2025 as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.  Blake has an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and has been involved with SoRite since 2019 as outside legal counsel, where, among other roles, he developed and managed the company’s robust patent and trademark portfolios.

Through the years, Blake became intimately familiar with the chemistry, products, and operations behind the SoRite brand. After spending 12 years in private practice and becoming a partner at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis (now Holland & Knight) and later Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Blake officially joined the SoRite team as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He oversees day-to-day operations of the company, including manufacturing and distribution, regulatory compliance, strategic partnerships, R&D, and legal operations of the company.   

Robert "Bob" D. Sorensen is SoRite’sDirector of Strategic Partnerships/Agency Liaison, bringing decades of federal law-enforcement and tactical expertise to the company’s mission. He leads field engagement and training programs, ensuring law enforcement, corrections, and safety-critical personnel are equipped with practical, mission-ready solutions.

A GS-13 Special Agent with the Office of Internal Affairs, Robert managed multiple federal institutions and oversaw nearly 1,000 investigations involving staff misconduct, policy compliance, and interagency operations with the OIG, NCIS, and FBI. He also served as a Task Force Officer with the FBI and held leadership roles at USP Canaan, developing crisis-management and tactical training programs adopted across the Northeast Region.

A nationally recognized instructor and NTOA Corrections Section Chair, Robert has delivered over 2,000 hours of training in officer safety, tactical decision-making, crisis response, and less-lethal technologies. His operational experience and leadership now guide SoRite’s field operations, ensuring responders are ready, capable, and mission-focused.

Savannah Ryan is the Director of Business Development for The SoRite Company, where she plays a pivotal role in driving national sales and accelerating revenue growth. Having grown up alongside the development of the SoRite product line, Savannah has a uniquely deep understanding of the brand—its origins, its mission, and the unwavering work ethic behind it.

From a young age, Savannah immersed herself in the world of business, learning firsthand the value of commitment, innovation, and hands-on experience. She has witnessed the evolution of every SoRite product and uses them daily, giving her an authentic and unmatched perspective when educating customers, partners, and distributors. Today, she proudly carries forward the family legacy by helping consumers understand the power and purpose behind the SoRite product line.

With a proven track record in building impactful relationships, expanding strategic networks, and positioning solutions for long-term success, Savannah brings strong leadership and a results-driven approach to business development.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Business Sales from Middle Tennessee State University—a foundation that reinforces her passion for growth, communication, and excellence in the field.

Savannah continues to champion SoRite’s mission with dedication, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to helping people experience products that truly make a difference.

David is a retired police lieutenant with 31 years of experience. David has a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. He has worked in most areas of LE including investigations, special operations, administration, and patrol. David has 23 years of leadership experience and has served as an Acting Assistant Chief for Investigations, Director of the Fort Collins Police Academy, and Commander of the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force, as well as a number of other supervisory and management roles. He is skilled in Government, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Special Operations, Less Lethal Tools and Tactics, Patrol, and Firearms Handling. He has a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Criminal Justice/Police Science from University of Maryland College Park and a Masters In Organizational Leadership.

David is a LE instructor with over 25 years of experience. He has presented at all levels of LE to include the national conferences for National Sheriffs Association (NSA) and IACP on a variety of topics. David has operational and instructional experience in public order, SWAT tactics, Less Lethal tools and tactics, conflict resolution, wellness and resiliency, law enforcement concepts, and responding to suicidal subjects.

David's company Rocky Mountain Blue Line Consulting, LLC provides a number of classes that can be individually tailored to assist agencies improve in in almost every area and can also provide expert witness work for less lethal uses of force.

In 2015, David created a new metaphor in cooperation with Dr. Kimberly Miller on how LE can view their role. The Way of The Jedi: Developing Balanced Law Enforcement Professionals uses several positive aspects of the Jedi culture to take a different look at the Warrior, Guardian, and Sheepdog mentalities. This class has been presented at national conferences for IACP, NSA, and NTOA as well as many other presentations around the country.

As SoRite’s Director of Training, Narcotics, Charles “Charlie” Noonan applies a uniquely comprehensive skill set shaped by decades of specialized operational experience. His background spans criminal investigations, undercover narcotics work, tactical operations, and advanced hazardous-materials response—expertise that now informs the high-level training programs he develops for law enforcement and first responders nationwide.

Charlie’s capabilities extend across a wide range of technical and mission-critical disciplines. His skills include criminal investigation, undercover operations, firearms proficiency, tactical and defensive tactics instruction, and specialized knowledge in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and hazardous materials environments. He is also trained in street, jungle, and arctic survival operations, as well as terrorism and narco-terrorism methodologies—giving him an exceptional ability to translate real-world threat dynamics into practical, actionable training.

His experience further encompasses emerging threats involving cryptographic currencies and deep-/dark-web activity, allowing him to address modern narcotics networks and digital-era criminal concealment strategies. Charlie holds a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, reflecting the level of trust and sensitivity associated with his past operational roles.

This breadth of expertise directly strengthens SoRite’s mission. Charlie leverages these skills to design training that integrates operational realism with science-driven decontamination practices, ensuring agencies receive instruction grounded in both field-tested tactics and modern threat analysis. His leadership helps position SoRite at the forefront of responder safety in an increasingly complex narcotics and hazard environment.

Christopher Ciolino is a highly respected Battalion Chief, Paramedic, and Hazardous Materials Manager with more than two decades of frontline experience in fire service operations, emergency response, and specialized rescue disciplines. Based in Franklin Park, Illinois, he is recognized for his advanced technical knowledge, steadfast leadership, and ability to manage complex, high-risk incidents with precision and authority.

Since joining the Franklin Park Fire Department in 2003,Christopher has advanced through progressive leadership roles, currently serving as Battalion Chief and Paramedic. His responsibilities span incident command, EMS oversight, personnel management, training development, and ensuring operational readiness across the department. His calm, strategic approach during critical events has earned him a reputation as a dependable leader who elevates team performance under pressure.

Christopher brings extensive expertise in hazardous materials, serving in multiple leadership capacities within MABAS Division 20. Over the past two decades, he has contributed as a HazMat Team Member, Training Coordinator, and Team Coordinator, guiding multi-agency operations and ensuring compliance with evolving state and federal standards. He further supports regional and statewide disaster response through his role with MABAS Illinois Task Force 1 (ILTF-1), where he serves as Hazardous Materials Manager and Component Leader.

In addition to his fire service leadership,Christopher works as an Emergency Operations Manager for Hazchem Environmental, overseeing chemical emergencies, decontamination operations, and air monitoring during hazardous releases. His oversight ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity during high-consequence environmental incidents.

Christopher is also deeply committed to education and professional development. Since 2010, he has served as an instructor at Triton College, teaching courses such as Introduction to the Fire Service, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, and Detection and Suppression Systems. His instructional style blends academic rigor with real-world experience, preparing the next generation of fire service professionals for the demands of the field.

He holds an A.A.S. in Fire Science Technology, a B.S. in Fire Science Management, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management from the University of New Haven. His qualifications include Fire Officer I & II, Instructor I & II, NIMS 100–800, advanced swiftwater and ice rescue instruction, technical rescue disciplines, and more than 75 specialized courses from leading national training institutions.

Driven, disciplined, and mission-focused,Christopher Ciolino continues to advance excellence in emergency response, hazardous materials management, and public safety education. His leadership, expertise, and commitment to service make him a trusted asset across the fire service and emergency management communities.

Scott A. Fowler serves as an Aenko International Senior Master Instructor, bringing extensive expertise in self-defense and corrections. As President of NW Self Defense Products LLC since 2020, he has led initiatives in product distribution and training. His 26-year career with the Oregon Department of Corrections (1991–2017) included roles as Correctional Officer (1991–1999), Correctional Sergeant (1999–2009), and Staff Training & Development Specialist (2009–2017), alongside service on the SWAT team (1992–2009).

Rob Havice is from Medford Oregon and he is a retired law enforcement professional with over 32 years of experience. During his career, he spent 25 years as a K-9 handler and he was also a SWAT operator for his agency's tactical team. Rob handled six K-9's during his career, working with both patrol and detection dogs. Rob served as a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Task Force Officer assigned as a K-9 handler to a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) team. Rob is a Master K-9 trainer through the Oregon Police Canine Association (OPCA) where he served as the Detection Chairman for 13 years and he currently holds the position of President of the International Police Canine Association (IPCA). Upon retiring from law enforcement in 2023, Rob founded Rogue K-9 and is the owner and operator where he specializes in training detection K-9 dogs for law enforcement agencies and provides professional consulting services. 

Patrick is a training design and learning technology specialist with more than 30 years of experience in training development and 22 years in corrections operations. He has 14 years of experience as an active crisis and hostage negotiator, with a strong focus on de-escalation, suicide intervention, and high-risk communication.

He specializes in scenario-driven training, eLearning development, and learning systems built for real-world operational environments, where clarity, speed, and sound decision-making matter.