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Hiam "Chiam" Naiditch -
Director of Community Safety and Security
Chiam Naiditch is the founding member of MAGEN Chicago. He has a strong passion for training and holds 7 FAA Flight Instructor Certificates.
In his former career as a Commercial Airline Pilot, Chiam's experience as a Chief Flight Instructor, Chief Pilot, and Member of the FAA Safety Team (FAAST) helped shape his commitment to safety, training, and education. He also serves as Chief Pilot for MAGEN Chicago's new Sky Watch drone program.
Chiam is an Illinois State Police Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor and has the State Original Firearms Training License and the Unarmed Security Guard Certification. He is also a NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor, Range Safety Officer and Chief Range Safety Officer, a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) member, and a graduate of the Chicago and Skokies Citizens Police Academy.
Chaim also serves as MAGEN's Chicago Chief Pilot and plays an instrumental role in its Skywatch drone program.
Chiam has adopted the aviation motto of continuous learning and incorporates this into MAGEN Chicago's training philosophy.
Yossi Miller is a Jewish community leader and business owner from Chicago, Illinois. Born in Israel, Miller moved to the United States as a child and grew up in West Rogers Park. He has been active in the Sephardic community in Chicago and has held leadership roles in several Jewish organizations. Miller is currently the president of the Hebrew Persian Congregation in Skokie as well as Head of Security. In addition to his community involvement, Miller also runs a family business in downtown Chicago.
Yossi Miller- Treasurer
Dove Dukes -IT Director & Assistant Chief Pilot
Dove has been immersed in the world of technology and innovation since he started modifying computer games at the age of 10 and is always glad to share his expertise and lend a hand. He lives with his family in Chicago and develops mobile apps for Chabad.org, the world’s largest and first Judaism website.
Dr. Martin “Yossi” Borenstein
Medical Training Director
Dr. Borenstein holds a BS in Computer Science and Biology. He graduated from Chicago Medical School in Illinois and practices pediatric medicine at Kids First Pediatrics in Skokie. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, is a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer, and is a Certified "Stop the Bleed Instructor."
"I believe Magen Chicago is performing essential work to ensure the safety of the Jewish community and its institutions. Being selected as the director of medical training is indeed an honor. With the "Stop the Bleed" program, Basic Life Support, BLS, and defibrillators, I intend for as many members of the Jewish community as possible to be trained and competent in the techniques for dealing with major trauma. I intend to develop a more intensive program for SSOs and SGOs, which will incorporate the use of cutting-edge computerized manikins in dealing with trauma."
Leah Kerendian – CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed Instructor
Officer Brian L. Bardsley, Jr, EMT-P
Medical Instructor
Officer Bardsley is the Medical & WMD (Weapons Of Mass Distruction) Team Leader CPD SWAT. Officer Bardsley has a multifaceted background, including experience in emergency medical services, law enforcement, and the military. He began his career in the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1994, during which he deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope. He served as a Medical Specialist in the United States Army Reserves from 1996 to 1999 and has been a Paramedic since January 1999. Brian has worked as a single role Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic, HazMat Technician, Arson Investigator, and Lieutenant with several municipal fire departments, including the Stone Park Fire Department, and served for a year as a single-role paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department. In 2006-2007. He completed a year-long tour in Iraq with the Illinois Army National Guard. He served as a medic with a rifle company in Baghdad and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and Combat Medical Badge. Officer Bardsley has been with the Chicago Police Department since September 2004, where he started as a patrolman in District 015. upon his return from Iraq, he was moved to the Education and Training Division, where he worked as an Anti-Terrorism instructor as well as a marksmanship and tactics instructor. Officer Bardsley is currently attached to the SWAT Team as the Team Leader of the Medical and Weapons of Mass Destruction Team. In addition to his experience with the Chicago Police Department, he was an affiliate faculty member at the Loyola University Medical Center Program for Prehospital Medicine, where he taught in the classroom and served as a field internship preceptor. He has given numerous invited presentations on Tactical Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Tactical HazMat, and disaster preparedness.
Pete Milionis
Chief Instructor
Petros is a U.S. Army veteran and recently retired Chicago Police Officer with more than 15-years of experience, including serving as the primary firearms/carbine instructor for the S.W.A.T. team for the past 10-years. Milionis is also a full-time operational member of the team, serving as an element leader in the execution of Hostage Rescue/Barricaded Subjects and High-Risk Search Warrants. including the Narcotics High-Risk Entry Team, Fugitive Apprehension Unit, School Unit, Airport Detail, and the Marine Unit.
Petros has presented at numerous tactical conferences and has trained S.W.A.T. Teams across the U.S. He has worked as a firearms instructor for one of the largest U.S. private military contractor organizations training civilians through special operation personnel.
He has also served as a subject matter expert and lead instructor for the U.S. State Department Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program in the training of high threat protection details responsible for the protection of national leaders overseas.
Petros has been competitive in U.S.P.C.A. earning the classification of Grandmaster. He has been the recipient of numerous championship titles, including 4-time Steel Challenge IDPA World Champion, 2-time Steel Challenge IDPA National Champion, as well as High Law Enforcement USPSA National Champion.
Daniel J. Lombard
Guest Instructor
Daniel served as a Police Officer in South Africa and was actively involved with firearms training both for civilians and law enforcement. As a competitor in national International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) shooting competitions, he achieved the distinguished honor of provincial colors for Natal. Daniel continued his law enforcement career when he emigrated to the United States and joined the Chicago Police Department where he is and has been serving for over 12 years; nine of which were spent on the Gang Unit where he was responsible for the planning and execution for over 100 high-risk search warrants.
Daniel is a graduate firearms instructor from the United States Secret Service Academy and has been an assistant instructor with Spartan Tactical Training Group as well as the Hollow Training Center. He has presented training programs with the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) as well as the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and the Alabama Tactical Officers Association (ATOA).
Additionally, Daniel is a consultant for DS Arms where he is active in product development and is responsible for product presentations and demonstrations at foreign military shows.
Chiam Naiditch
Instructor
Chiam is an Illinois State Police Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor, has the State Original Firearms Training License and the Unarmed Security Guard Certification. He is also an NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor as well as Chief Range Safety Officer and an RSO, a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) member, and a graduate of the Skokie Citizens Police Academy. Stop The Bleed and CPR/AED Certified.
Michael W.
Instructor
Michael has a passion for safety, teaching, and his community. He is a member and RSO at the ISRA range in Kankakee. He has trained under numerous national instructors including Massad Ayoob, Rob Pincus, Chuck Haggard, and Scott “Jedi” Jedlinski, as well as many other regional and local instructors. He is a certified NRA pistol instructor and RSO. He has TCCC (TECC), first aid, and CPR certifications and is a certified Glock Armorer. He is a committed 2A supporter and has life memberships in NRA, ISRA, SAF, and CCRBA.
Eli Greenberg Z"L
Eli has been a member of MAGEN Chicago since its founding. He was the driving force behind the organization and was always willing to assist with any event or member in need. Eli exemplified the true ideal of a "Mentch." We will truly miss Eli's irreplaceable smile and charisma.
Sergio Macias
Men's Krav Maga Instructor
A true extrovert and a forever optimist, Sergio first began his training in martial arts when he came to Chicago from his native Mexico City in 1994. It was in hapkido school where he developed his love of martial arts, and it was in high school where his love of training and encouraging people began as he prepped and coached fellow students for school talent shows. Since then, Sergio has continuously perfected his ability to transfer knowledge to anybody.
Sergio began his career at Ultimate Martial Arts as a Krav Maga student in 2012. Having excelled as a student, Sergio was selected to become a coach and trainer in 2013 and has undergone numerous (and rigorous!) training programs. He is a certified Krav Maga Fit to Fight instructor, IDS instructor, and TRX and Heavy Bag Blast instructor. Sergio is also certified in CPR/AED.
Leslie Lefranc
Women's Krav Maga Instructor