Strategic security executive with 20+ years of experience driving revenue growth and managing Fortune 500 client relationships. Currently a Director at Pinkerton Southwest Region, delivering enterprise risk solutions with proven P&L management, business development, and operational leadership. Certified Force Science Analyst with expertise in translating security capabilities into measurable business outcomes.

Career Highlights

  • ​​Drives year-over-year revenue growth across the Southwest Region through strategic client account management and business development, establishing trusted advisor relationships with Fortune 500 clients while delivering enterprise risk solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • ​Manages comprehensive P&L responsibilities, including budget forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting to senior leadership, while conducting annual budget analysis and presenting field office financial plans to Pinkerton executive leadership. 
  • ​Leads enterprise security strategy development and implementation, conducting comprehensive risk surveys and threat assessments while recruiting, training, and managing Pinkerton Dedicated Professionals (PDPs) and Operations Managers to ensure operational excellence.​ 

Michael brings more than a decade of global risk and protective services experience spanning corporate security, media protection, and highrisk environments. As a former Account Manager and Executive Protection Manager at Pinkerton, he has led enterprise risk surveys, threat assessments, and security program design for Fortune 500 clients. Beyond Pinkerton, he has supported international journalists and entertainment productions in volatile locations. He delivers Force Science-based training that improves decision-making under stress for security professionals and law enforcement. 

  • Account Manager, Pinkerton (May 2023 – March 2026) 
  • Physical Security Manager, Pinkerton (September 2022 – May 2023) 
  • Executive Protection Manager, Pinkerton (May 2019 – June 2021) 
  • Protective Security Specialist, GM Risk Group (October 2020 – 2022) 
  • Founder & Lead Instructor, Stronghold Dynamic LLC (April 2012 – Present) 
  • Covid Compliance Officer / Set Medic / Security, GFS Global (February 2021 – March 2023) 

Education and Training

  • ​​Associate degree in transfer studies from Southwestern Community College District (2001–2004) 
  • ​Advanced Force Science Specialist at Force Science 
  • ​Institute (2026) 
  • ​Force Science Analyst at Force Science Institute (2025) 
  • ​Tactical Emergency Casualty Care at National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (2025) 
  • ​Essentials of ESRM Certificate at ASIS International (2022) 
  • ​Security+ at CompTIA (2020) 
  • ​Certified Protection Professional at ASIS International (2013)

Skills

  • ​​Strategic Account Management 
  • ​Team Leadership 
  • ​P&L & Budget Management 
  • ​Security Program Development 
  • ​Client Relationship Development 
  • ​Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) 
  • ​Risk Assessment & Advisory 
  • ​Business Development & RFP Management 
  • ​Microsoft Office Suite 
  • ​Budget Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Risk Assessment Tools 
  • ​Access Control Systems, CCTV/Video Analytics, Identity Governance Platforms​ 

Affiliations

  • ATAP (Association of Threat Assessment Professionals)  
  • ASIS International 
  • InfraGard 
  • OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) 
  • NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians)  
  • ​​AFI (Association of Force Investigators) ​ 

Language(s)

English