Co-Founder | Director, Pinnacle Defense | Community Leader
Overview
Jeremiah Banks is an American community leader and security professional based in
Denver, Colorado. He co-founded Nieves Ministries alongside Alexander Nieves and serves
as the Director of Pinnacle Defense, the nonprofit security arm of the organization.
Partnership & Community Work
Jeremiah and Alexander first met in middle school and deepened their bond in high school,
eventually joining forces to launch Nieves Ministries, a faith-driven nonprofit serving local
communities through outreach programs, cultural initiatives, and safety services ■ . In
their joint statement:
“This proclamation isn’t about us—it’s about what’s possible when a
community comes together,” said Banks. ■
Pinnacle Defense
As Director of Pinnacle Defense, Jeremiah leads Colorado’s first and only nonprofit
security service. Under his guidance, Pinnacle Defense has become fully licensed through
the City and County of Denver, offering both armed and unarmed protection for
businesses, events, and residential communities. Jeremiah holds both a Denver security
guard card and MED badge, ensuring high standards in nonprofit security delivery ■ .
Programs and Events
Jeremiah has overseen a range of key initiatives under Pinnacle Defense and Nieves
Ministries, including:
- Membership-based security services for businesses, HOAs, and events
- Cultural programming like the Puerto Rican Festival and community
events - Humanitarian outreach such as feeding the homeless, back-to-school
drives, and holiday distributions ■
Awards & Recognition
In mid-2025, Jeremiah and his co-founder Alexander received a city proclamation
honoring their dedication to feeding the homeless, supporting people with disabilities, and
strengthening neighborhoods through faith-led public service ■ .
Personal & Professional Background
Jeremiah brings a background in security services and community safety to his leadership
role. The exact details of his education and personal history aren’t publicly documented,
but his hands-on involvement and frontline management in nonprofit security demonstrate
his commitment ■ .
Contact & Follow- Work Phone: (720)772-7076 (Pinnacle Defense) ■
- Instagram: @prophet.jay25
- Email: jeremiah@nievesministries.org (through Nieves Ministries)
- Community Event Listings: watch for Jeremiah on the “Welcome to
CALLYWOOD” Facebook event page ■
