Darin Bibeau has chased after cocaine smuggling boats, worked security in post-9/11 New York City, kept the peace between warring tribes in Asia … all while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard Special Ops Team.
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The Carmel resident also happens to run one of the most successful manufacturing companies in America and has just authored his first book, Back to Bulletproof – A Warriors Tactical Guide to Success, where he shares many life lessons from his time in the military and in the business world.
The public is welcome from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday night to meet Bibeau, check out his book, purchase an autographed copy and some other “GSD swag” during the Meet Me on Main event in the Carmel Arts & Design District. He will be set up inside the All Things Carmel store, located at 110 W. Main St., right next to the Pint Room.
As an author and motivational speaker, Bibeau attends events and meets people all over the country, sharing the core principles he’s learned on each stop of his journey and how they helped mold him into a peacetime warrior on a mission of helping others lock, load, and take aim at personal and professional growth. More than just a tell-all book, Back to Bulletproof is a tactical guide to success and a must-have for anyone striving to live their life to the fullest.
Bibeau was born and raised in Plattsburg, N.Y. He joined the Coast Guard in 1994 with recruit company Delta 144. His first assignment was Coast Guard cutter Spencer out of Boston. During his time with the Coast Guard, he served as a Special Operator and then a private government contractor all over the world. He has been in operations on the high seas and remote areas around the globe, including places he never wants to go back.
Since then, Bibeau has made his transition into the civilian world and now runs and owns successful American manufacturing companies, most notably National Chimney/Natural Light Energy Systems. He has nine factories and more than 300 employees.
Bibeau also owns a couple of Crossfits as exercise is a part of his life. Today, he spends his extra time as a motivational speaker, business consultant and promoting his book.
Bibeau lives with his wife on Main Street in Carmel and is a huge supporter of a number of community events and non-profit groups.