BEND, OR, February 18, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jeff D. Keith has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Keith is the chief executive officer of Guardian Group, a role he has defined by aggressive innovation since 2010. Under his stewardship, Guardian Group has evolved into a vanguard force in the counter-sex trafficking sector, distinguishing itself through an offensive, outcome-oriented strategy. Widely recognized for bridging the gap between non-profit advocacy and law enforcement operations, Mr. Keith has architected solutions that directly accelerate the liberation of victims.

Most notably, Guardian Group spearheaded the development of Project 1591, a groundbreaking crowdsourced intelligence network. This initiative mobilizes nearly 270 vetted intelligence professionals globally to identify and locate victims in real time, handing actionable data to law enforcement. The efficacy of this proactive approach was underscored during a landmark operation where his team's intelligence led to the identification of 13 victims within a single 12-hour window. By prioritizing operational outcomes over traditional awareness campaigns, Mr. Keith has established a new paradigm of accountability in the sector.

The conviction driving Mr. Keith's work was forged during his earlier tenure as a pastor. While serving abroad in India, he participated in the recovery of 12 young girls from exploitation—a pivotal experience that redirected his life's mission toward protecting the vulnerable. This moral imperative is underpinned by the discipline and strategic acumen instilled during his service in the United States Air Force. His background, combined with training in emergency response, provided the crisis management skills essential for his current high-stakes work.

Mr. Keith's leadership is further informed by a robust academic foundation, holding a Master of Arts in global leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary (2009) and a Bachelor of Science in biology from California State University, East Bay (1994). This unique blend of scientific rigor and organizational theory enables him to build highly effective, agile teams.

In recognition of his approach, Guardian Group was named Nonprofit of the Year, an accolade Mr. Keith credits to his team and his Christian faith. He maintains that faith must be evidenced by service to society's most marginalized. Beyond his professional obligations, Mr. Keith is a devoted father of three and an endurance athlete committed to ultra-distance swimming, running, and cycling. He balances these physical pursuits with a passion for craftsmanship and personal growth, engaging in construction, stonework, and woodworking, while currently restoring a 1977 Catalina 25 sailboat. Looking ahead, his strategic focus is to establish Guardian Group as a fully self-sustaining organization, ensuring a permanent force for eradicating human trafficking through preventative disruption and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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