Established through extensive experience in security and investigative services, this expert brings over 35 years of multidisciplinary expertise in premises liability, negligent security, use-of-force analysis, and risk management. His areas of specialization include inadequate security, negligent hiring and retention, inadequate supervision and training, security policies and procedures, foreseeability, targeted violence mitigation, executive protection, and internal and corporate investigations. Additional expertise encompasses surveillance operations, covert video, threat analysis, stalking investigations, due diligence, and fraud investigations involving personal injury and workers’ compensation matters, along with advanced capabilities in detection canine operations.

In a litigation context, he offers more than 15 years of experience providing consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony as a forensic security expert, including involvement in over 70 cases across federal and state courts with a focus on negligent security and premises liability matters. His work includes evaluation of security practices, risk and vulnerability assessments, and adherence to industry standards and procedures, as well as analysis of use-of-force, foreseeability, and security program effectiveness in both public and private settings.

From an operational and leadership standpoint, he has served as president of an investigative and security consulting firm, overseeing complex investigations, protective operations, and security risk assessments across domestic and international environments, including work throughout the United States, Canada, and Central and South America. His background also includes service as a law enforcement officer with responsibilities in patrol, narcotics enforcement, and training, as well as military police service with supervisory and command responsibilities for working dog units and security operations. This experience includes specialized assignments supporting dignitary protection and presidential helicopter security operations, along with coordination with federal agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Department of State during high-profile events.

Technically, his expertise includes threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, physical and technical security consulting, penetration testing, and technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM). He also has extensive experience in detection canine operations, including training, certification, and deployment for narcotics, explosives, and contraband detection, as well as oversight of canine programs and operational standards. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and maintains professional credentials including Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation and licensure as a private investigation agency principal. His professional affiliations include active membership and leadership involvement in organizations such as ASIS International, the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, InfraGard (Federal Bureau of Investigation), and regional and national investigative associations, along with participation in standards and technical committees related to risk assessment and security practices.