Meet the Founder

Built on Service.
Driven by Trust.

ArrivaPro was founded with one mission: to make relocating to another country safer, easier, and more trustworthy — by connecting people with carefully selected professionals they can rely on.

Shane McNamaraFounder & CEO
Shane McNamara in USAF Security Forces uniform with his K9 partner on the flightline in front of Air Force One
Joint Base Andrews — USAF Security Forces K9, Presidential mission support
USAF Veteran
Former Presidential K9 Handler
Founder — Bellum K9 Inc.
Director of Security — Trademark Group Relocation

About Shane

A career spent in places where trust was non-negotiable.

Shane McNamara is an American entrepreneur, United States Air Force veteran, and former Presidential K9 Handler who spent six years serving as a Security Forces K9 Handler and Trainer.

During his military service, Shane worked with elite military working dogs supporting the security of the President of the United States under both the Obama and Trump administrations. His responsibilities demanded precision, discipline, discretion, and the ability to operate in high-security environments where trust was non-negotiable.

After leaving military service, Shane founded Bellum K9 Inc., building one of Texas' recognized dog training organizations by applying military-grade standards, repeatable systems, and an uncompromising focus on results. He has since trained thousands of dogs and developed programs for families, executive protection clients, law enforcement, government agencies, and working-dog teams — including Department of Defense work in the Republic of Palau and a subsequent Department of the Navy endorsement.

His work expanded internationally through government contracting, where he helped implement a national K9 detection capability for the Republic of Palau — delivering dogs, constructing kennel infrastructure, and training officers and handlers.

Today Shane also serves as Director of Security for Trademark Group Relocation, helping high-net-worth families, executives, retirees, and international clients relocate safely and confidently.

Those experiences revealed a common problem: moving to another country is exciting — but finding trustworthy professionals is often the hardest part. That realization led to the creation of ArrivaPro.

Why ArrivaPro Exists

Why I Built ArrivaPro

After years of working with international clients relocating around the world, I saw the same challenges repeated over and over. People were forced to search dozens of websites, Facebook groups, and online directories trying to determine who they could trust.

  • Finding an immigration attorney
  • Choosing a real estate professional
  • Opening a bank account
  • Finding insurance
  • Hiring contractors
  • Locating doctors
  • Understanding residency requirements

Every major decision relied on trusting complete strangers. There wasn't one professional network built specifically for people relocating internationally.

So I decided to build it.

ArrivaPro exists to become the world's most trusted relocation marketplace — connecting expats with verified professionals across every stage of their journey.

Our Values

The standards we build against.

Trust

Relationships are built through transparency.

Integrity

Professionals earn their reputation through consistent excellence.

Security

People relocating deserve confidence and peace of mind.

Verification

Professionals should be properly represented and verified whenever possible.

Service

Helping families relocate successfully is our mission.

Excellence

Good enough isn't good enough.

Experience Timeline

From the flight line to a global network.

  1. Step 01
    Military Service
  2. Step 02
    Presidential K9 Handler
  3. Step 03
    Government Operations
  4. Step 04
    Bellum K9 Founded
  5. Step 05
    International Government Projects
  6. Step 06
    Director of Security
  7. Step 07
    Founder of ArrivaPro

Professional Experience

Roles & organizations.

Former Presidential K9 Handler

United States Air Force

Served under two presidential administrations as a Security Forces K9 Handler and Trainer.

Founder & CEO

Bellum K9 Inc.

Professional dog training and working-dog organization based in Texas. DoD work in the Republic of Palau; Department of the Navy endorsement.

Founder

SouthComK9

K9 detection, handler development, and international government program support.

Director of Security

Trademark Group Relocation

Supporting the security and relocation needs of high-net-worth families, executives, and international clients.

The Vision

Building the world's most trusted relocation network.

ArrivaPro isn't simply another directory. It's being built as a professional ecosystem where trust, reputation, and relationships matter.

Our goal is to make relocating internationally as simple as booking a flight.

Whether someone needs an immigration attorney in Panama, a real estate professional in Costa Rica, an accountant in Portugal, or relocation assistance anywhere in the world — ArrivaPro aims to become the trusted starting point.

"I've spent my career building systems where trust wasn't optional. Whether protecting presidents, training working dogs, supporting government programs, or helping families relocate internationally, one lesson has remained constant:People deserve professionals they can trust.That's why I created ArrivaPro. Thank you for being part of this journey."
Shane McNamara
Founder & CEO · ArrivaPro

Professional Background

United States Air Force
Bellum K9
SouthComK9
Trademark Group Relocation

Names reflect past and present professional relationships. No endorsement by government agencies or former employers is implied.

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