Our Calling to a Community We Choose
Legacy Protection Group is the culmination of a shared, faith-driven passion for safety and preparedness. We are Joseph and Deanna Carter, and we believe in empowering individuals to build a stronger, more resilient community together.
Our journey, shaped by Joseph's ongoing career in the U.S. military, has been a great adventure, taking our family from Texas to Turkey, Germany, and many places in between. But with our roots spread across Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, we felt a calling to plant our own family's roots right here in Central Alabama—a place that has truly become the center of our world.
It was through attending churches all over the globe that we noticed a common theme. Joseph often tells this story:
"I saw churches asking for volunteers in the nursery or for children's ministry. While these roles are essential, it's simply not the environment where some men and women feel called or equipped to serve. When our family started attending our church here in Alabama, I was approached by a gentleman, who is now a dear friend and mentor, and he asked if I would join their Safety Team. Something immediately clicked. I am not good at many things in life. But there are a few things that I am really good at, and it's so special and important to be able to share those talents and use them for the glory of God. I realized there must be others who desperately want to feel that same connection but haven't found their place to plug in."
This is that place.
We founded Legacy Protection Group to create that place—to build teams, to foster stewardship, and to provide a path for people to use their unique gifts to protect their families, community, schools, and places of worship.
Our Team
Joseph Carter
Founder
Joseph is the founder and visionary behind Legacy Protection Group, driven by a personal mission to empower communities with the skills to be their own protectors. As a proud, active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force with over 12 years specializing in Command and Control Operations, he brings a disciplined, real-world approach to every aspect of security.
His expertise as an Instructor, Training Manager, and curriculum developer, responsible for shaping thousands of hours of course material, is the foundation of LPG's "Consultant-Practitioner" model. He doesn't just write plans; he is a passionate and experienced teacher who builds confident, capable teams. A resident of Millbrook, Joseph's commitment is deeply personal—he is a husband, a father, and a neighbor dedicated to protecting the same community his own family calls home. Joseph leads all training, assessments, and strategic consulting, ensuring every client benefits from his elite experience and unwavering dedication to their safety.
Deanna is the operational heart and creative force of Legacy Protection Group. With an immense passion for helping others, she blends connection and organization to ensure the mission of LPG is executed with excellence. In fact, her creative vision is foundational to the brand—she designed the LPG logo herself.
A proud graduate of Berry College with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance and Journalism, Deanna has built a career that makes her uniquely suited to guide LPG's success. As a former Morning Show Producer for KLST News, she thrived in high-pressure environments, crafting clear messages and solving problems on the spot. Her experience as an Executive Director of a multi-media department honed her leadership in guiding complex communications, while her role as a Social Media & Commercial Sponsorship Specialist for the US Air Force gave her a deep expertise in marketing, professional design, and community relations.
Deanna ensures every client relationship is built on a foundation of trust and clear communication, managing the logistics that allow Joseph to focus entirely on providing world-class consultation and training.
Director of Operations
Deanna Carter
Regional Entity & Legal Clarification
Legacy Protection Group, LLC is a locally-owned Alabama entity (Millbrook, AL) founded by Joseph Carter. We are an independent organization focused on Church and School safety in the River Region and are not affiliated, associated, or in partnership with any other security firms operating under the 'Legacy Protection' namesake in other states or jurisdictions.

