Robert F.

Chief Security Officer (CSO) | Global Protective Operations | Risk Management & Investigations | Security Advisor | MBA Student at American Military University (AMU)

San Francisco Bay Area

About

I'm a strategic security executive and military veteran with nearly two decades of experience in leading and enhancing high-impact security programs, risk management frameworks, emergency response strategies, and strategic investigations. My professional focus has consistently been on safeguarding ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and multinational firms globally. I'm adept at aligning executive protection, crisis management, and vendor oversight with business continuity and stakeholder priorities. Throughout my career, I've consistently delivered measurable results through complex global security operations, thorough SOP governance, and proactive threat intelligence integration. I am currently pursuing an MBA specializing in Cybersecurity to further strengthen my leadership abilities and effectively address today's evolving digital threats. By integrating strategic business acumen with cybersecurity expertise, my goal is to develop security solutions that seamlessly combine physical security measures with digital resilience. I hold credentials in risk management and intelligence analysis that support executive level decision making, complemented by paramedic training that enables a medical forward approach to comprehensive security leadership. I am deeply committed to cultivating agile, resilient teams capable of navigating complex operational environments and continuously enhancing organizational preparedness, security effectiveness, and trusted stakeholder relationships. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Executive Security Leadership | Global Protective Operations | International Program Management | Risk, Threat & Vulnerability Assessments (RTVA) | UHNW Client & Family Office Security | Protective Intelligence & Threat Monitoring | Emergency Planning, Incident Management & Business Continuity | C-Level Stakeholder Engagement | Vendor & Budget Governance | High-Risk Executive Travel Security | SOP Development & Regulatory Compliance | Emergency Medical & Crisis Response | Security Technology Integration | Team Development & Operational Excellence

Experience

  • President at VSI Global
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Undisclosed
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

  • Rescor Group (San Francisco, California, United States)
    • Vice President of Global Risk & Operations
      Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 · 5 mos

    • Director - International Operations
      Dec 2023 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Oversee a global protective operations program embedded in a private family office environment to support an UHNW principal with a global footprint. Manage security across four estate and corporate sites—three international and one domestic—leading 25+ internal and vendor-supported personnel spanning executive protection, residential security, and corporate site coverage. Deliver strategic security leadership, cross-border risk governance, regulatory compliance, and continuity planning in dynamic, high-trust environments. Key Accomplishments: ✦ Increased threat mitigation by 20% by designing and operationalizing a centralized Risk Assessment Framework (RAF) that standardized RTVAs, intelligence gathering, travel risk analysis, and estate audits across all locations. ✦ Reduced vendor costs by 15% and improved accountability through a restructured Vendor Risk Management (VRM) program that introduced performance metrics, service benchmarks, and compliance oversight. ✦ Enhanced emergency preparedness and reduced response times by 25% by implementing tailored Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), crisis response protocols, and cross-functional training for protection teams and estate staff. ✦ Improved procedural compliance and operational continuity through the launch of a global SOP governance framework with regular audits and real-time updates—resulting in a 30% reduction in policy deviations. ✦ Strengthened executive protection planning and avoided multiple high-risk exposures by deploying a protective intelligence model that translated geopolitical, travel, and event-based threats into actionable mitigation strategies.

  • Operations Manager at Crisis24
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Directed security operations for four UHNW client programs, overseeing a team of 20+ security professionals across residential and executive protection assignments. Focused on operational integrity, workforce optimization, and strategic alignment with client expectations in high-trust, high-sensitivity environments. Key Accomplishments: ✦ Reduced labor expenditures and increased operational efficiency by 25% through designing and implementing a workforce management strategy that optimized scheduling, reduced redundancies, and improved compliance. ✦ Elevated emergency preparedness and reduced response times by 30% by developing site-specific emergency response plans and conducting crisis response training, aligning practices with business continuity goals and incident management standards. ✦ Improved cross-functional coordination and client satisfaction by establishing structured collaboration protocols with family office teams, including estate managers, executive assistants, and household staff. ✦ Contributed to broader strategic planning and risk mitigation initiatives as part of the senior management team, advising on protective strategy, staff credentialing, and threat monitoring aligned with stakeholder priorities.

  • Site Team Leader | Paramedic at AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
    Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Anticipated career pivot into a Team Leader position with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to allow for greater flexibility and focus to maintain a full-time student workload to obtain Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Studies. (Completed May 2022)