JERAD R. GOUGH
Gooding
Summary
Founder and Chief Executive with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning manufacturing, regulated firearms operations, security, intelligence training, and large-scale operational management. Proven ability to build organizations from inception, lead high-performing teams in complex environments, manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver results under pressure. Recognized for decisive leadership, operational discipline, ethical governance, and strategic execution. Extensive experience managing people, budgets, training systems, and mission-critical operations across domestic and international environments. Combines entrepreneurial ownership with enterprise-level leadership, forged in the U.S. Military and private sector.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Founder, Owner & Chief Executive Officer
Gough Tactical Advanced Concepts, LLC (G-TAC)
08.2014 - Current
- Founded and lead a federally licensed firearms manufacturing company operating under Type 07 FFL and Class 02 SOT, overseeing all strategic, operational, and compliance functions.
- Built the company from concept to fully operational manufacturing enterprise, overseeing product design, production, quality assurance, and market positioning.
- Directed development and production of proprietary TAC-15 and TAC-10 platforms, ensuring precision manufacturing and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain full accountability for operations, vendor relationships, compliance, inventory, and financial oversight.
- Established rigorous quality control standards and hands-on oversight of final product fit, finish, and performance.
- Navigate complex federal firearms regulations, ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness.
Senior Instructor | Intelligence Training & Assessment
Beacon Red, Hazza Bin Zayed Academy
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Selected to support an international intelligence training mission in a high-security environment.
- Led weapons and tactical instruction for over 150 intelligence candidates, achieving a 100% qualification success rate.
- Assessed and selected candidates for intelligence roles based on leadership, judgment, discipline, and cognitive performance.
- Delivered and supported curriculum across national security, intelligence operations, critical thinking, problem-solving, and risk assessment.
- Served as senior mentor, reinforcing professional standards, ethical decision-making, and mission readiness.
Progressive Leadership Roles
United States Army
12.2004 - 07.2014
- Advanced through increasingly senior leadership positions in elite airborne and infantry units, managing personnel, equipment, budgets, and mission execution in both combat and garrison environments.
- Managed personnel, training, readiness, and reporting for 142 soldiers.
- Implemented tracking and reporting systems that improved operational efficiency and personnel accountability.
- Oversaw training pipelines, medical readiness, and professional development programs.
- Led combat operations and force protection missions during Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Planned and executed patrols, security operations, and training programs in hostile environments.
- Maintained accountability for personnel, weapons, and equipment during deployment and redeployment.
- Selected to lead an elite parachute demonstration team representing the U.S. Army nationally.
- Served as Safety Officer and Risk Management Lead, overseeing compliance with federal and military regulations.
- Managed an annual budget exceeding $140,000.
- Planned and executed over 150 national demonstrations, coordinating logistics, personnel, and public affairs.
- Led combat and security operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Supervised armored vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $1M.
- Provided close protection for senior leadership as part of a personal security detachment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Sciences – Manufacturing, General Studies
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, IDSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Organizational Strategy
- Founder-Led Growth
- Business Development
- P&L Ownership
- Budget Management
- Manufacturing Operations
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Crisis Leadership
- Talent Development
- Training
- Succession Planning
- Global Operations
- Cross-Cultural Leadership
- Security
- Intelligence
- High-Risk Operations
- Ethics
- Governance
- Operational Integrity
Core Executive Competencies
- Executive Leadership & Organizational Strategy
- Founder-Led Growth & Business Development
- P&L Ownership & Budget Management
- Manufacturing Operations & Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance (FFL / ITAR / Controlled Environments)
- Risk Management & Crisis Leadership
- Talent Development, Training & Succession
- Global Operations & Cross-Cultural Leadership
- Security, Intelligence & High-Risk Operations
- Ethics, Governance & Operational Integrity
Chief Executive Profile
Founder and Chief Executive with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning manufacturing, regulated firearms operations, security, intelligence training, and large-scale operational management. Proven ability to build organizations from inception, lead high-performing teams in complex environments, manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver results under pressure. Recognized for decisive leadership, operational discipline, ethical governance, and strategic execution. Extensive experience managing people, budgets, training systems, and mission-critical operations across domestic and international environments. Combines entrepreneurial ownership with enterprise-level leadership forged in the U.S. military and private sector.
Certification
NRA Instructor
Awards
- Purple Heart – Combat Wounds Sustained in Iraq
- Army Commendation Medal (4x) – Meritorious Leadership & Service
- Army Achievement Medal (3x) – Leadership & Excellence
- Valorous Unit Award
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Multiple Campaign, Service, and International Medals
Timeline
Senior Instructor | Intelligence Training & Assessment
Beacon Red, Hazza Bin Zayed Academy
02.2017 - 05.2018
Founder, Owner & Chief Executive Officer
Gough Tactical Advanced Concepts, LLC (G-TAC)
08.2014 - Current
Progressive Leadership Roles
United States Army
12.2004 - 07.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Sciences – Manufacturing, General Studies
College of Southern Idaho