Alexander “Skip” Tanner is a nationally recognized expert in emergency preparedness and self-reliant living, with decades of experience rooted in both natural disaster response and geopolitical risk analysis. Born and raised on the hurricane-battered coast of the Carolinas, Skip’s early years were marked by the devastation of Hurricanes Emily and Fran — events that forged a deep understanding of what it means to be truly prepared. He spent his youth immersed in the outdoors, learning survival, farming, and bushcraft skills passed down by his family. In his adult years, Skip worked alongside disaster response agencies and quietly consulted with individuals and private networks concerned about growing state overreach. He has contributed to off-the-record strategy sessions for freedom-minded organizations, and has quietly advised leaders in business and media on financial preparedness in the face of institutional volatility. Having researched financial systems, digital surveillance, and cyber vulnerabilities for over two decades, Skip brings a unique mix of real-world grit and high-level geopolitical insight. His work has been cited in independent media and preparedness circles across the country. As the founder of Patriot’s Watch, Skip’s mission is clear: to help Americans prepare — not out of fear, but out of principle.