Joey (JW) Clements is a widely respected advisor to corporate executives, general counsel, and private clients navigating sensitive, high-risk, and high-stakes climates. With over three decades of experience spanning military service, law enforcement leadership, private security sector, and executive-level crisis management, he brings a rare depth of operational clarity and strategic insight to every engagement.
A former U.S. Marine Infantry Sergeant and MSG (Embassy and DOS - Diplomatic Protection), King Ranch Security, CPP, Master Texas Peace Officer, and Honorary Texas Ranger Capt., Joey (JW) has held senior roles in public and private sector operations in both tactical and executive settings including oversight of large-scale operations, comprehensive investigations, strategic intelligence, and complex stakeholder engagements. He has advised individuals and organizations in ranch, corporate, military/government, energy, land management, critical infrastructure, litigation-sensitive environments, UHNW Clients, and served as trusted counsel and troubleshooter in complex, high-impact environments.
Through the 1836 Advisory, JW and his advisory team provides executive-level counsel to clients navigating sensitive transitions, reputational threats, and operational risks. The firm delivers trusted, mission-critical solutions—built for moments when clarity, speed, and strategic control matter most.
Our Founder, Advisors, Associates and Teams have served in the harshest and most dangerous national and international environments the world has offered since the late 90's, and we lead in the design and delivery of strategic solutions for our clients. Corps exists to serve and meet the specific needs of each individual client, and our firm continues to provide precision-driven excellence when discretion and results matter. Our clients trust us to deliver and depend on us for success.