Ray Mileur, is a graduate of the Sports Management Worldwide Baseball GM & Scouting program, and has been covering the St. Louis Cardinals since 1998. Ray is a regular guest on sports talk radio programs across Cardinal Nation. His articles & columns have been featured at; FOXSports.com, FSN Mid-West, FSNMW Daily Wire, MLB.Com, the Scout.com's Prospect Guides, Yahoo Sports, as well as numerous print publications. Ray is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, The St. Louis Browns Historical Society and the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
The MMG flagship website, THESTLCARDINALS.COM, the Birdhouse, made its debut in 1998 as the personal fan-site of Founder and President, Ray Mileur. Today, in association with Scout.com & FOXSports.com, the site is the online leader for exclusive, objective and independent coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals, providing the ultimate fan experience through community interaction with a dynamic team of experts, writers and reporters.
Other Mileur Media Group websites, include; BILLYSOUTHWORTH.COM, the official website of the former St. Louis Cardinals Manager and Hall of Famer Billy Southworth and THESTLBROWNS.COM, the official website of the St. Louis Browns Historical Society and Fan Club.
Ray Mileur is a part-time senior investigative consultant and executive protection specialist with over 25 years of experience, for Mid-West Protective Service, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri. A proven effective professional, Mr. Mileur offers a dynamic background in military, law enforcement and corporate protection.
Possessing strong leadership, communication, negotiation, creative and analytical skills, Mr. Mileur is decisive, solutions-focused and results oriented. He combines cross-functional expertise in security and executive protection and is familiar with military, police and civil principles in security, law enforcement and personal protection.
Mr. Mileur holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Practical Ministry. He is a graduate of the Professional Private Investigation Programs, of John A. Logan College, Thomson Education Direct and the Professional Career Development Institute. He is also a graduate of the Universal Schools Legal Investigation Program and the Detective Training Institute. He has earned certifications in Law Enforcement Investigations, Legal Investigations, Investigation of Death, Executive Protection, and Homicide Investigations.
In addition, Mr. Mileur is well versed in the areas of law enforcement, security management, force protection, anti-terrorism, surveillance, close quarters battle, small unit tactics, physical security and personal protection. Trained in accordance with the highest industries standards, Mr. Mileur uses proactive security tactics designed to detect, assess and neutralize risks before they become dangerous situations. He has built a reputation on his sophisticated level of professional, discretion and acute judgment.
Currently serving as a Deputy Sheriff Sergeant with the Williamson County Illinois, Sheriff Department's Auxiliary Division.
Professional Experiences
Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Trainer
Former Senior Investigator, Cannon, Mileur & Patton and Primesource Investigations
Former Commander, United States Marine Corps, 40-man Security Reactionary Force
Former Operations Sergeant, United States Army Reserves, Military Police Training Battalion
Former Fingerprint Technician with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington D.C.
Former Chairman of the Police and Fire Committees, Murphysboro City Council
Former Auxiliary Police Officer, City of Murphysboro, Illinois
Former Deputy Sheriff, Jackson County Sheriff Department
Former Investigator, United States Marine Corps, JAG
Awards and Honors
2006 Williamson County Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff of the Year
Illinois Police Association, Distinguished Service Award
Commendation for Bravery, City of Murphysboro
Outstanding Small Unit Leader, United States Marines
International Directory of Distinguished Leadership
Professional Affiliations and Associations
Captain and Lifetime Member of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation
Gold Star Member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum
Texas Rangers Law Enforcement Association
Illinois Police Association
United States Marine Corps League
Amateur Radio Relay League - KC9ESZ
Single Action Shooter Association - alias 'Ranger Will Garrett'
Contact Information:
Ray Mileur
812 W. Madison, Herrin Il 62948
Phone: 618-889-0588 e-mail: raymileur @yahoo.com
