Team
Kyle Morgan
Kyle Morgan, the CEO and Chief Instructor at Blu Bearing Solutions, has a background serving in elite US Army special operations units in the most challenging environments. He is known for his commitment to excellence, particularly in leading cross-functional teams, promoting inclusion, and making crucial decisions under high-stress conditions.
Kyle has been actively involved in every American kinetic conflict since 9/11. His journey started as an infantryman in Iraq in 2003, and he later served as a Special Forces Green Beret. For the past 11 years, he has been a Special Operator within the Army’s Special Missions Unit, where he led and managed elite teams specializing in hostage rescue.
One of the most demanding moments in Kyle's military service was responding to an attack while deployed as a Special Operations Advisor to the US Embassy in Bamako, Mali. Despite his role as a military advisor to the US Ambassador, he unhesitatingly ran towards the sounds of gunfire, ultimately leading a small team to intervene in a terrorist attack on the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on November 20, 2015, which claimed the lives of twenty-three innocent civilians, including one American citizen.
The physical, mental, and spiritual challenges he faced during this incident pushed his personal and professional abilities to new heights. These experiences contributed significantly to his personal development, culminating in the establishment of Blu Bearing Solutions.
The company is dedicated to instilling the "Protector Mindset” and providing firearms instruction tailored for law enforcement officers and law-abiding citizens, focusing on active shooter and crisis response tactics derived from elite military & LE units.
Erica Morgan
Erica Morgan is the COO & Sales/Marketing Director at Blu Bearing Solutions & Broker / Owner at Casa Morgan Real Estate LLC. Originally from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Erica came to the U.S. at age four and moved to the western part of North Carolina from Massachusetts at age 10, where she grew up.
Erica graduated from Gardner Webb University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a master's degree in Business in International Business. Later, she earned her REALTOR license and certifications as a Military Relocation Specialist (MRP ®), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR ®), Sellers Representative Specialist SRS®, Certified New Homes Sales Professional, and Customer Service Certification.
With an extensive background in marketing and sales, as well as in the financial industry, Erica has been married to Kyle for 19 years, and they have been fortunate to live in the Fort Bragg area since 2005. She previously held Series 6 and Series 66 licenses and worked as a Financial Advisor before transitioning into Real Estate. Erica was the Broker-in-Charge at Anderson Creek Club, where she oversaw the firm's compliance, new construction listings, marketing and administrative staff, firm budget, and reporting and worked in concert with the Sales Manager to increase the efficiency of office operations to support the agents and their clients best. In 2019, Erica opened her real estate brokerage firm, Casa Morgan Real Estate LLC.
Erica's reputation for excellence and customer-oriented service is well-known within the community. She is also a mother of four kids. When she's not at the office, you can find her with her family watching movies, headed to football and soccer games, and traveling the world!
"I love helping buyers and neighbors find the perfect home for their families and educating them on the process. My goal is to put them at ease as they make the biggest financial decision of their life."
~Erica Morgan
Blake Cook
Blake Cook is the Director of Law Enforcement Operations and Lead Instructor at Blu Bearing Solutions. He proudly served in the military for four years as an 11 Bravo, gaining invaluable experience. In 2012, he deployed to Afghanistan, where he was honored with a Purple Heart.
Following his military service, he transitioned into a career as a dedicated police officer with the esteemed City of Fayetteville in North Carolina. For seven out of his eight years there, he was an integral member of the Emergency Response Team (S.W.A.T).
As a senior team member, his role primarily involved assault operations as an assaulter, although he also received extensive training and state qualification as a sniper. His expertise extends to various areas, including armored vehicles, technical equipment operations, close-quarter combat, hostage rescues, and high-stress shoot/non-shoot situations.
Additionally, he possesses specialized training in Personal Security Detail (PSD) work, having protected VIPs and high-profile political figures, including the President of the United States. During his time with the City of Fayetteville, he dedicated four years to combating gangs, firearms, and cartels as a detective.
His work in this capacity often required him to operate undercover, investigating crimes such as human trafficking, prostitution, drug trafficking, and illegal weapon trade. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various federal agencies, further augmenting his expertise.