Henriët Luten-Smit

Henri D. is an experienced professional with a diverse background in law enforcement, military, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Technical Sergeant and Combat Arms Training & Maintenance Weapons Instructor with the California Air National Guard since July 2024, Henri also owns Contact Front Combat Systems LLC, focusing on advanced firearms training and defensive tactics. Previous roles include Police Officer at the Rialto Police Department and Deputy Sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, where responsibilities encompassed patrol, arrest, and emergency response. Henri's earlier career involved founding Kids In Code, co-managing early-stage technology startups at The Founder Institute, and various positions in aviation maintenance and cybersecurity at the US Air Force Reserve and VIZIO. Education includes an Aerospace Maintenance and Management degree from the Community College of the Air Force and an Associate of Arts from Fullerton College.