Chicago, Ill., Oct. 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hillard Heintze announced today that two experts with decades of experience in contract security and security operations as well as public safety and law enforcement have joined its Security Risk Management Practice to expand the firm’s on-the-ground presence supporting two initiatives related to critical infrastructure protection.
Martin Davis is an accomplished client advisor, thought leader and public speaker with more than 28 years of experience in the security, pharmaceutical, high-end retail, executive protection and management consulting industries. With extensive experience in employee relations and business audits, Davis’ broad areas of expertise includes many aspects of corporate security such as contract security services; retail, commercial and residential security operations; surveillance; access control; security training; closed-circuit television (CCTV); and loss prevention. Davis’ career has also involved key roles in crisis and emergency management as well as risk assessments. He is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and a Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM), as well as a CompTIA Security+ IT Security Consultant, a Certified NAID Auditor and a Certified PSTN Trainer.
Wesley “Wes” Stought is a law enforcement official and public safety expert with more than two decades of security, project management and strategic leadership experience in the Ohio State Highway Patrol, where he rose in the ranks to become sergeant. In this role, Stought provided first-line supervision of troopers, oversaw daily operations and administrative investigations, coordinated personnel to establish incident scene security and integrity, and taught law enforcement classes. Stought will be assisting Hillard Heintze clients to coordinate physical security and ensure their ability to conduct business safely.
“When we set out to fill open positions – not just with these roles but across the company – we have very high standards and expectations for all of our candidates,” says Arnette Heintze, Chief Executive Officer at Hillard Heintze. “We want experts with the best skills sets. But we also want them to know how to listen to clients, understand their problems and then help apply world-class solutions to resolve them. Based on the needs of our clients and the special characteristics of the positions, we tap our national networks for top-tier candidates – and pick the best among them. Martin and Wes are very well positioned to fill these roles and enhance our solution delivery to our clients.”
About Hillard Heintze
Hillard Heintze is one of the leading investigation and security risk management firms in the United States. The company helps protect people, performance, interests and reputations. The firm’s investigative, security, threat management and law enforcement consulting services provide insight, deliver assurance, and instill confidence among clients worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, Hillard Heintze has operations throughout the United States, as well as operating capabilities across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Asia. For more information, visit www.hillardheintze.com.
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