ABOUT US
Mercury Strategic Services
Mercury Strategic Services (MSS) specializes in foreign internal defense and security consulting. We support defense sector officials by enhancing tactical and strategic capabilities, boosting confidence among military and security personnel, and elevating skillsets in a full spectrum of operations.
At MSS, we offer a comprehensive range of services including consulting, training, procurement, and development. Our expertise extends to:
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Tactical, operational, and strategic training for military and paramilitary forces
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Urban and suburban operations
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Information operations
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IT-centric battlefield management (C4/C6ISR)
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UAS/USV/RPAS (Drone) and counter-drone techniques
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Counter-insurgency (COIN) strategies
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Medical support
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Communications systems
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Special operations
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Asymmetric warfare tactics
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Logistics and supply chain management
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Soft skills - leadership, English language, tech literacy, etc.
Our Leadership
Tim Ogden
Managing Director
Sean Regan
Director of Strategic Development
Tim is a co-founder and the Managing Director of MSS, leading the team's training, business development, administrative, and client relations sectors.
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After serving in the British Army as an infantryman, Tim left the UK and moved to Eastern Europe, spending most of a decade in Georgia and the Black Sea region. As a journalist, he wrote for top British and American titles, as well as working as a consultant for the United Nations. On returning to the UK, he re-enlisted in the Army, serving in the Royal Corps of Signals as a Networks Engineer.
Sean is a co-founder and the senior Director of Strategic Development for MSS, leading the business development operations, internal training, contract management, client relationships, partner relations, and is instrumental in formulating company policy.
He has worked extensively in the private defense consulting industry including service in the United States Army. His expertise includes German and Georgian languages, NATO and Soviet-era weapon systems, force protection, information management, and team leadership. More recently, Sean has extensive experience in advising both government and private clients on security and defense matters
Mike Godwin
Head of Operations
Mike is a co-founder and the Head of Operations for MSS, leading the team's ground operations and training, as well as administrative and internal projects including sales, contract management, marketing, and vendor relations.
He is a veteran of the United States Army, having served in multiple combat arms roles and deployed in several theatres of operations as well as operated with civilian defense units in foreign countries. He has expertise in small arms systems, small unit tactics, and team leadership. He has worked in the financial and insurance sectors of the United States and the software development sector in Europe. He has also worked as a journalist, analyst, and OSINT investigator for multiple outlets, with extensive experience in research and reporting.
Our Mission
MSS provides a full spectrum of services, ranging from the training ground to dynamic security operations. By enhancing protective measures and developing security forces and best practices, MSS assists in establishing safety and the rule of law wherever required. Improving the living conditions and security environment of those most vulnerable are at the heart of MSS values and standards.