
Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent/Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Brian proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years; 5 years as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and 23 years with the DEA where he held a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility.Within the DEA, Brian served in three different formal leadership roles managing multiple people, programs, and resources. He worked in Corpus Christi, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Springfield, Missouri, to combat drug trafficking and reduce drug-related crime. In addition to serving in enforcement operations, Brian was assigned at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. There, Brian managed DEA’s specialized training unit and developed the leadership and development training unit. The leadership and development training unit still serves as the primary resource for leadership development throughout DEA and its extensive workforce of over 10,000 personnel.In his current pursuits, Brian is the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, which provides speaking, training, and consulting services to both businesses and law enforcement entities around the world. Brian also works as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center that provides invaluable support to law enforcement in nine states (Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin).Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of opioids. Brian is regularly invited to speak to audiences throughout the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His insights shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.Master of Your Crafts is a captivating podcast featuring conversations with individuals who have dedicated themselves to mastering their craft. Whether it’s a gift, talent or skill that comes naturally to them, these individuals have taken ownership and honed their abilities to perfection. Through deep conversation, we delve into their inner dialogue, actions and life circumstances offering words of wisdom to empower and guide you on a journey to becoming the master of your own craft.For more information, visit our website https://masterofyourcrafts.com and Bright Shining Light Website: https://brightshininglight.comStay connected with us:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterofyourcrafts- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MasterOfYourCrafts/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1M0vp9HoK7kkP1w4ij7PJd?si=7d383a92b93b4e2c- ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/master-of-your-crafts/id1512818795- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/b15079de-bc6a-487c-b8f8-faca73d0f685/master-of-your-crafts- Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...