Founder - Nate Horton, Ed.D.
Nate Horton is a U.S. Army combat veteran and seasoned law enforcement professional with over a decade of experience. Since entering law enforcement in 2012, he has served in diverse roles, including investigations, Task Force Officer, and Training Sergeant. Nate brings firsthand insight into the operational, investigative, and administrative demands of public safety.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Justice Management, and a doctoral degree in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University.
Nate’s career has been defined by a commitment to both public service and innovation. GovShield GPT is the culmination of his mission to modernize law enforcement workflows through AI to reduce manual workload, strengthen accountability, and empower better decision-making at every level.



