Riccie Gargano is a Pinkerton Director with 20+ years leading business development, security operations, and integrated solutions spanning guarding, technology, and risk advisory. Known for trusted client partnerships and high-performing teams, she delivers responsive service, clear communication, and dependable outcomes. Her operational rigor and expertise in risk and people leadership enable scalable programs that strengthen resilience and deliver measurable value across energy and critical infrastructure, technology, healthcare, government, and transportation. 

Career Highlights

  • Developed innovate multi-service security programs that successfully integrated technology, guarding, and advisory solutions, driving business growth and client alignment.
  • Established and expanded operations across multiple sub-regions, significantly increasing service capacity while streamlining the hiring process and enhancing workforce retention.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio with end-to-end responsibility, achieving notable growth and implementing key health, safety, and continuity initiatives, consistently recognized for outstanding regional performance.

Work Experience

  • GWS — Regional Business Development Manager & Hybrid Solution Specialist: Curated hybrid security programs integrating guarding, electronic security, and critical risk services. led regional go-to-market and executive engagement, securing strategic agreements and deepening cross-functional collaborations.
  • CGS — Director of Corporate Development: Built and led Texas/South operations across multiple states, establishing sales, recruiting, SOPs, and accelerate hiring and improve retention.
  • Securitas Security — District Manager: Directed a multi-site portfolio with accountability for staffing, compliance, client engagement, and contract management. Enhanced financial performance and executed enterprise health, safety, and continuity protocols while maintaining service quality.
  • Earlier leadership — Retail and luxury sectors: Held multi-unit leadership roles focused on P&L, talent development, customer experience, merchandising, and loss prevention

Education & Training

​​​Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science, Business Operations​

Skills

  • Strategic Security Expertise
  • Comprehensive Risk Management
  • Security Technology Integration

Affiliations

ASIS International, ASIS NextGen International Sterring Committee, ASIS Austin- Vice Chair, ASIS San Antonio, IFPCO, IAHSS

Language(s)

English