Colleen Lohide brings to Soaring Eagles Enterprises, a vibrant and enthusiastic passion style as an instructor.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Marine Biology from West Virginia University to then pursue and exciting career in the United States Air Force separating at the rank of Captain to embark on another great chapter. After leaving the Air Force, Colleen pursued additional training and education in psychology and clinical skills devoting her time as an Alcohol Awareness Counselor and currently is a talented and insightful instructor for TAM (Techniques of Alcohol Awareness) Nevada.

Colleen moved to Las Vegas over 7 years ago and has focused her talents and efforts on developing an extensive management and education program within the Security Industry receiving the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation in 2009. She has worked for such corporations as Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Allied Barton Security Services and Securitas Security Services, Inc.  Colleen is a member of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), International Foundation for Protection Officers, and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. 

Colleen was originally born in West Virginia; however spent her childhood years in Kenya, Africa.  She has traveled the world living in such great countries as Germany and has lived in many of the states including such eminent locations as California, Florida, Washington D.C., Virginia, Kansas, Oklahoma, and many more.  She currently refers to Las Vegas as home.  Colleen is the proud mom of one son, Brandon and step-mother to 3 adorable cats Meowsie, CC, and Pitchku.  Outside her commitments, Colleen is very involved at the local athletic club and spending time enjoying the vast array of activities available in the community.