Jiles Maness

Protective Services Program Manager & Maritime Rescue Team

Career Highlights

  • Former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer and Troop Commander, Naval Special Warfare Assessment Command (NSWAC)

  • Directed nationwide SEAL Officer assessment and selection programs, ensuring only the highest-caliber leaders advanced to training

  • Foxtrot Platoon Commander and Dive Operations Officer in Charge at SEAL Team 4, leading joint missions across EUCOM and AFRICOM

  • Augmented with Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) during AFRICOM deployment, providing advanced maritime and sub-surface capability support

  • Honor Man, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Class 329 — top graduate in leadership, academics, and performance

  • Master of Science in Applied Design for Innovation (Naval Postgraduate School) with a focus on Artificial Intelligence Systems Development

  • Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, U.S. Naval Academy

  • Certified in Advanced Tactical Driving, Evasive & Off-Road Operations, and Close Protection

  • Holds BSIS Guard Card, BSIS Firearm Permit, and active U.S. security clearance (eligible for renewal)

Jiles Maness brings a decade of elite operational and leadership experience to Western Confluence Group. A former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, Jiles combines the precision of special operations with a modern, intelligence-driven approach to executive protection. At WCG, he leads high-threat protective details and manages complex domestic and international travel operations, ensuring every mission is executed with discipline, adaptability, and absolute discretion.

Known for his calm presence under pressure, Jiles has built and directed protection teams capable of operating seamlessly in austere and unpredictable environments. His ability to assess risk, lead under stress, and safeguard principals during high-threat movements reflects a rare blend of tactical mastery, strategic awareness, and emotional intelligence. Beyond his protective leadership, Jiles is an active member of WCG’s Maritime Rescue Team, supporting experimental flight operations and water-based rescue missions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, where he applies his advanced scuba and sub-surface rescue expertise.