On this episode of The GSPG Podcast, Ronald J. interviews Threatwise Global founder, Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Great Lakes Chapter President, and former UnitedHealth Group Global Threat assessment Program Lead Jameson Ritter. Jameson, a seasoned security professional with specialized experience developing security and workplace violence prevention programs, details the recent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the significance of Behavioral Threat Assessment in executive protection and corporate security programs. Jameson additionally shares his experience volunteering as an Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Chapter President and the value of this international organization for protection professionals and their violence prevention efforts.

This GSPG Podcast episode was recorded on December 13, 2024.

On this episode of The GSPG Podcast, Ronald Jacobus interviews Jared Oakden, a corporate security leader, Dad of four, and Regional Security Strategist at Burns & McDonnell.

Listen in as Jared shares his corporate security journey, passion for security convergence, and core values that guide his leadership style.

Jared additionally shares his experience volunteering as an ASIS International Chapter Chair; and the value behind the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification, and IC2’s Certification in Cybersecurity for security practitioners.

On this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus interviews Whataburger Brand Security Program Manager and Texas Executive Protection Professionals founder Michael J Gonzales. Listen in as Michael returns to the program to share all things Texas Executive Protection Professionals, the importance of networking for industry practitioners, and how past mixers have positively impacted individuals starting or enhancing their executive protection career.

Register here for TEPP’s upcoming November 4.0 Mixer.