They created Blackwater in 1997 as a business for assuming some of the roles once played by the public sector military, most notably providing security for American and British officials in the Iraq War.
With the idea of creating a “one-stop shopping” private training facility, Clark's concept lacked the financial backing, until he realized that one of his SEAL trainees (Erik Prince) was a man with similar ideas but far greater financial resources from his dad's automotive parts manufacturing business.
He found a similar opportunity at Strategic Tactical Services, where an investor backed Clark's idea after he left Blackwater.
Clark Consulting LLC., is an SDVO small business and specializes in training and support services for personnel operating in high-risk environments.
During this time, Clark was solicited by the U.S. Navy Center for Security Forces and the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command to consult on training programs.