ok, you got my attention! this is one of those images that hits the mark without having to give it a long look. great use of bw, nice framing, and great expression on the subject's face. this guy looks all business. good job, and good luck!
Yes, this certainly meets the challenge. Great choice to use black and white. The stance, expression, and certainly the uniform of your subject, along with the words behind him, work very well for me.