Ian Davis serves as Intrepid’s Chief Instructor and is the guiding force behind the academy’s training philosophy. A retired business executive, Ian spent decades leading training and development initiatives inside Fortune 200 and Fortune 500 companies. Long before he stepped onto a firing line, he understood the weight of responsibility carried by protectors.

In his forties, Ian merged his professional background as a developer of people with a growing personal commitment to responsible firearms training. He studied broadly—as a student, as an instructor, and eventually as one of the region’s most active Training Counselors, certifying other instructors and shaping how they teach.

Since Intrepid’s earliest beginnings in 2017, Ian has continued to refine the academy’s curriculum with the same steady values he brings to every class: safety, clarity, patience, and a deep respect for the people who step forward to train.

Cristian Dlesk represents the next generation of confident, humble protectors. Already holding a significant leadership role at Amazon at a remarkably young age, Cris brings quiet professionalism and maturity to every training engagement.

Cris is following the same developmental pathway Ian followed—but much earlier in life. He holds multiple USCCA instructor certifications and is steadily expanding his credentials. Students appreciate his calm presence, his attentiveness, and the way he models responsibility without ego.

Intrepid is strengthened by Cris’s character as much as his skill, and he is already making a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Ian Warren is an Adjunct Instructor with Intrepid and an integral member of the academy’s Non-Lethal Program. He also supports Intrepid’s specialty offerings such as Vehicle Defense Tactics and 2–3 Man Room Clearing.

Professionally, Ian serves as a Officer in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction, where he leads multiple tactical response teams and operates as a Firearms Instructor for the department. He is also a talented competitive shooter whose measured approach and technical knowledge elevate every class he's part of.

Ian brings a balance of real-world operational experience and patient instruction that fits seamlessly within Intrepid’s culture of safety and respect.

Toni Davis serves as an Adjunct Instructor with Intrepid while also practicing as a full-time attorney and Managing Partner of one of Pittsburgh’s most well-established law firms.

Toni started shooting as a little 6 year old girl when she perched her grandfathers 30-30 on his shoulder as she learned to shoot at coffee cans in Grandpa's back yard.

Toni brings intellect, professionalism, and a thoughtful approach to responsible firearms training. Her ability to communicate clearly, listen well, and connect with students adds depth to the academy’s instructional team. She models the idea that protectors come from all walks of life—not just tactical backgrounds.