Violence Prevention Conference Speakers

Our Team

David Legenfeld

David Lengefeld brings three decades of experience in the mental health field, beginning his professional journey in 1995. A Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007, David achieved terminal licensure in 2009 and earned his LPC-Supervisor status in 2023, enabling him to mentor and supervise up-and-coming therapists on the path to independent licensure.

David's clinical expertise spans a wide range of mental health settings. He is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with a specialization in couples therapy and is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), specializing in trauma. Throughout his career, David serves a diverse client base that includes CEOs, special operations military personnel, professional athletes, defense contractors, and first responders.

David has been recognized with numerous accolades, including Practitioner of the Year and the Hero Award from Birchtree Communities, where he served on the mobile crisis team and once extinguished a fire at a fully occupied treatment center, preventing potential tragedy.

In 2013, David expanded his service to the community by earning his Patrolman II classification. He currently serves as a law enforcement officer with the Grant County Sheriff’s Department in Arkansas. His unique blend of mental health and law enforcement experience positions him as a trusted resource on topics at the intersection of emotional well-being and public safety.

David is also a seasoned public speaker, with hundreds of hours addressing audiences on subjects ranging from faith and severe mental illness to the mental health challenges faced by first responders. Additionally, he has served in ministry in various capacities and acts as an expert witness in Arkansas domestic relations cases.

David lives in Arkansas with his wife and their two daughters.

Michael McQuerrey

Michael is a veteran of three decades of crime-fighting, retiring from law enforcement as Chief Deputy. During his law enforcement career, Chief McQuerrey worked his way up through the ranks, serving in many capacities including Patrol Officer, K-9 Handler/Supervisor, Department Trainer, and Commander of a Multi-Jurisdictional Federal Violent Crime Task Force. 

Michael was instrumental in multiple violent criminal enterprises and gangs being dismantled.  The development of practical, continuing training programs enabled the core skills of fellow officers to increase their competencies to better serve their communities. 

Michael was honored to be selected to attend, and graduate from, the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) in Quantico, VA. The FBINA involves 11 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training, and is only offered to selected officers with proven records as professionals within their agencies. During his FBINA training, Michael acquired graduate credits from the University of Virginia.  He is an Honor Graduate of the Arkansas School of Law Enforcement Supervision, Federal Driver Training Instructor, and Federal Counter Drug Investigation Course.

Michael earned his MBA from Texas A&M Texarkana, and Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Oklahoma City University. 

Michael is married to Sandy; they have four adult children and three grandchildren.

Monte Mills

Monte’s valiant 12 years of military service as a Combat MP in the United States Army included over 400 combat missions, serving in major combat operations: Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom as well as Operation Nobel Eagle protecting top secret military locations in combat hazardous zones, and protection details of United States Dignitaries and Ambassadors.

Monte was selected to serve in critical protection details, and as logistics supervisor, at the National Security Agency and the Pentagon responsible for the protection of high value protectees around the world.

Monte Mills is highly experienced with strong skills in security, safety, facilities and risk management and crisis planning.

After his military career, Monte managed physical risk and data center operations security for a financial institution for over 17 years. Today, Monte is a Consultant with SafeHaven Security Group responsible for advising and protecting a wide range of clients and regularly speaks on topics related to keeping people safe and protecting their brand image.

Steve Spurlock

Steve Spurlock brings more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and emergency management, with a proven record of leading high-stakes operations and advising organizations on complex security risks. His career spans counter-terrorism liaison work, aviation security, custody operations, workplace violence prevention, and executive protection. In both the public and private sectors, Steve has developed and delivered training in active assailant survival, threat response, and defensive tactics.

Retiring as a Captain with a California law enforcement agency in 2022, Steve transitioned to the private sector to meet the growing demand for experienced security professionals. He has since specialized in enterprise security risk management, corporate investigations, behavioral threat assessment, protective intelligence, and data-driven security analysis. His expertise allows him to identify vulnerabilities, analyze emerging threats, and design tailored strategies to protect both people and assets.

Steve is a Certified Threat Analyst, an active shooter response tactics instructor, and a seasoned trainer in arrest control and defensive tactics. In 2024, he joined SafeHaven Security Group as a consultant, where he applies his extensive background to advise clients, conduct investigations, and develop security programs that balance prevention, preparedness, and resilience.

Throughout his career, Steve has remained driven by a passion for safeguarding communities and organizations. His ability to combine investigative rigor, intelligence-led security practices, and real-world leadership ensures that clients receive actionable insights and practical solutions to today’s evolving security challenges.

James Atchley

James Atchley has over two decades of protecting people, retiring from law enforcement as a Captain in his agency’s Command Staff. During his law enforcement career, James served in many capacities including Patrol, Undercover Narcotics, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, and SWAT.

During his tenure, he stepped into leadership roles in every aspect of the civilian law profession. He served as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, Services Division, and ultimately the Operations Division. On the SWAT team for 21 years, he managed high-risk situations and was promoted from the entry team to the Commanders’ position.

He is a certified Law Enforcement Instructor and has experience in surveillance operations, operations planning, and SWAT tactics. James earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice at Texas A&M University.

James currently lives in southwest Arkansas with his wife Rachel. He has three children and enjoys operating a food truck in his off time.