Neal Hickerson

I was raised on the family cattle ranch in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains. I am a very accomplished horseman and Rodeo rider, participating in Bareback Bronc, Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding and team roping. I have been around a lot of various types of animals throughout my life. I have worked in and around the movie industry in various capacities since 1987. I have worked in positions of actor, supporting cast, extra, producer, production manager, second unit director, stunts, special effects coordinator, technical advisor, armorer and site manager on approximately 30 plus movie, tv and music video productions. I was in law enforcement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department starting in 1981 and served with distinction until Dec 1992 when injuries received in the line of duty forced my retirement. I received numerous commendations while a deputy sheriff as well as receiving the Los Angeles County Sheriff Departments second highest award for valor, Meritorious Conduct Medal Gold, for my actions in a life saving attempt. From 1996 to 1999, I served as second in command with the new Cuesta College police department and helped establish the agencies policies, rules and procedures. I served in the California State Military Reserve (Army) 1994 to 1996 at the rank of Sergeant (E-5) working G-2 intelligence. I was commissioned a First Lieutenant(O-2) and was a search and rescue pilot with the Civilian Air Patrol (Air Force) 2002 to 2006. I am a commercially rated multi engine pilot. From 2008 to 2009, I was with the DOD as an instructor and SME with the Marine Corp., training and instructing Marines as well as deploying with Marine units. I held an honorary Special Staff Officer rank of Lt. Col. (O-5)