Michael Sheehan
President
Mike Sheehan a founding partner of Lexington Security Group and the company’s President and CEO. Mike is the former Deputy Commissioner for Counter Terrorism at NYPD; Ambassador at Large for Counter Terrorism (US Department of State); National Security Council Staff member for President George H. W. Bush and President William J. Clinton (while on active duty in the Army); a retired LTC of the US Army Special Forces; and a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point with a Masters from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Mike is the author of the book Crush the Cell, How to Defeat Terrorism without Terrorizing Ourselves (Random House, May 2008).
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Edward "Ted" Flinter
Chief Operating Officer
Ted Flinter is a founding partner of Lexington Security Group and the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Ted’s background includes ten years of operational and training experience with Marine Corps Security Forces and Special Operations Training Group as well as five years working with foreign militaries and paramilitary police units during peacekeeping operations in Central and West Africa. His consulting experience includes work in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Ted is an expert in risk analysis and organizational design and development. He has managed projects focusing on security of critical infrastructure, provided risk analysis for urban planning councils and private developers, and consulted to a large metropolitan police force on security and counter-terrorism issues. Ted is a graduate of Duke University and holds a Masters Degree from Harvard University.
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Stuart A. Meyers
Director of SWAT Operations & Training
Stuart Meyers is the Director of SWAT Operations and Training with Lexington Security Group, LCC. He is the author of the books, SWAT Fitness, A Guide To Police Sniping, and Police Sniper Administrative Policy & Training with sales worldwide. Stuart has written protocols, conducted tactical team evaluations, and taught courses throughout the world on SWAT operations, hostage rescue, tactical command, sniper operations, dignitary protection, operational fitness requirements for SWAT team personnel, police leadership, weapons training, special event security, instructor certification, and other special operations topics.
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Larry W. Simmons
Director of Special Operations Management & Training
Larry Simmons is the Director of Special Operations Management and Training with Lexington Security Group, LLC. Larry is the retired Commander of S.E.A.L. Team Five with more than 30 years of Special Forces Management, Training, and Operations Experience. He has served in every billet within the special warfare community to include Underwater Demolition Team Member, S.E.A.L. Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and numerous Command assignments.
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Said Soboh
Director Support Services
Said Soboh is the Director of Support Services with Lexington Security Group, LLC. His background includes 13 years of international experience in providing administrative and logistical support to United Nations integrated missions and multi-dimensional peacekeeping operations in the Middle East and Africa.
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Jarat Ford
Aviation Program Director
Jarat Ford is the Aviation Program Director for Lexington Security Group whose background includes over a decade of aviation management and consulting experience all over the world. Jarat’s background includes 9 years foreign service in the U.S. Army as a senior AH-64D Longbow Apache aviator and military officer. Jarat has extensive experience in post-conflict police operations conducting reconnaissance, security, stability and support operations as a front-line combat leader and staff officer.
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John P. Abizaid
Lexington Security Group
Advisory Board
John P. Abizaid retired from the United States Army in May, 2007, after thirty-four years of active service. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he rose from infantry platoon leader to become, at that time, the youngest four-star general in the Army. At the time of his retirement he was the longest-serving commander of United States Central Command. During a distinguished career he commanded units at every level, serving in the combat zones of Grenada, Lebanon, Kurdistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. Units under his command have included the 1st Infantry Division, a brigade in the 82nd Airborne Division, and two Ranger companies. Abizaid worked on the Joint Staff three times, the last as Director.
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Superintendent Charles D. Derienzo
Lexington Security Group
Advisory Board
Superintendent Charles D. DeRienzo took command of the Port Authority Police Department in April 2002. He is responsible for the management of the more than 1,600 officers and commanders of the police force and the safety and security of Port Authority facilities. He also serves as a liaison with federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies in the region.
Superintendent DeRienzo began his law enforcement career in 1965 as a New York City police officer. During his 33-year career with the New York Police Department, he was involved in all facets of police work. He commanded the 43rd precinct in the Bronx as well as the Police Academy's Recruit Training School. He was responsible for the investigation of organized crime's involvement in the theft of vehicles in New York City as commanding officer of the New York Police Department's Auto Crime Division.
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Michael Smith
Lexington Security Group
Advisory Board
Michael Smith is the President and CEO of Providence Critical Infrastructure Protection a subsidiary of Providence Engineering and Environmental Group. Providence CIP provides integrated health, safety, security and environmental solutions to the petrochemical and other related industries. Smith has over 20 years in the security industry both in the commercial and public sectors. He has served at senior levels within the Department of Defense and Department of State in Iraq developing special operations capacities within the Iraqi Police Service and units protecting Iraqi political figures
Jack J. Murphy, MA
Program Advisor
Fire & Life Safety
Jack Murphy is a Program Advisor with Lexington Security Group, LLC. He has dedicated his career to fire and life safety in both the public and private sectors with 29 years of hands-on experience as a Fire Safety Professional. Jack served for 18 years as the Fire Marshal (ret.) and then as Deputy Fire Chief for the Leonia, New Jersey Fire Department.
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Hollice F. Stone, M.S., P.E.
Program Advisor
Safety & Security Engineering
Holly Stone is a Program Advisor with Lexington Security Group, LLC. and the President of Stone Security Engineering, P.C. Holly is a licensed professional engineer and an industry leader in Blast and Anti-Terrorism Engineering. She has also been involved with emergency response and planning since 1995.
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James W. Pledger
Program Manager
Communications & Specialized Training
Pledger is a Program Manager with Lexington Security Group whose background includes 24 years of operations, training, and communications experience with the U.S. Army Special Forces. He has extensive experience supporting the training and development of foreign paramilitary police and military organizations.
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Richard Rodriguez
Program Manager
Intelligence & Law Enforcement Training
Richard Rodriguez is an Intelligence and Law Enforcement Training Program Manager with Lexington Security Group. His background includes 20 years of law enforcement experience as a Detective/Investigator with the N.Y. State Criminal Prosecutions Bureau and as a police special operations advisor with the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
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Jeff Moskalik
S.W.A.T. Training & Tactics Advisor
Jeff Moskalik is a S.W.A.T. Training and Tactics Advisor with Lexington Security Group, LLC. Jeff is a Former Police Officer and S.W.A.T. Team Member with the Utah Highway Patrol and a graduate of the S.W.A.T. Prior to serving as a law enforcement office Jeff served in the United State Marine Corps.
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Jerry Hines
Operations Advisor
Jerry Hines is an Operations Advisor with Lexington Security Group whose background includes over 34 years experience in military and police operations throughout South America, Africa, Middle East, and Southwest Asia. Throughout his career Hines specialized in operations management, intelligence, and security training supporting foreign militaries, government and non-governmental organizations. Most recently, Hines served in operations managerial and advisor positions in Iraq, Nigeria, and Liberia supporting peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and combat operations.
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Paul Callaway
Program Manager
Standardization & Training
Paul Callaway is the Standardization & Training Program Manager and Chief Pilot with Lexington Security Group. His background includes over 40 years experience in military and civil aviation. Paul has flown both rotary and fixed wing aircraft all over the world conducting combat operations, long line, oil and gas exploration, fish and wildlife survey, high altitude, Search and Rescue, high rise steel work, power pole, line stringing, concrete pour, mining support, off shore EMS, and even movie and filming operations.
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Wade Huddleston
Program Manager
Operations & Assistant Chief Instructor Pilot
Wade Huddleston is the Operations Program Manager and Assistant Chief Instructor Pilot with Lexington Security Group. His background includes over 40 years experience in military, law enforcement and civil aviation. Wade has flown rotary wing aircraft throughout North America, Southwest Asia, and the Middle East conducting combat operations, law enforcement operations, EMS, Search & Rescue, logging and construction, fire fighting, and special operations.
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Steve Konegni
Program Manager
Law Enforcement Training & Instructor Pilot
Steve Konegni is the Law Enforcement Training Program Manager and an Instructor Pilot with Lexington Security Group. His background includes over 30 years of military and law enforcement experience. Steve started his law enforcement career with the Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff’s Office as a patrol deputy in 1983 before moving to the Phoenix Police Department. Steve spent the next 24 years with the Phoenix Police Department as both a police officer and pilot.
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Aaron Olympius
Program Manager
Aviation Emergency Medical Services
& Special Weapons and Tactics
Aaron Olympius is a Tactical Advisor and Instructor Pilot with Lexington Security Group. His background includes over 20 years of combined aviation, military, and law enforcement experience. While on active duty in the US Army, Aaron served as a UH-60 Blackhawk Pilot in Command in numerous locations around the world, to include Korea, Central America, and a combat deployment to Southwest Asia during the Gulf War. Additionally, during his career he served as his unit’s Operations Officer, Section Leader, Flight Leader, and a Night Vision Goggle Unit Training Pilot.
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James Burdock
Program Advisor
S.W.A.T. Training and Tactics
James Burdock is a S.W.A.T. Training and Tactics Advisor with Lexington Security Group, LLC. James is a Former United States Marine Corps Security Force Member specializing in Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and participated in missions during Operation desert shield/desert storm.
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John P. Abizaid
Lexington Security Group
Advisory Board
John P. Abizaid retired from the United States Army in May, 2007, after thirty-four years of active service. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he rose from infantry platoon leader to become, at that time, the youngest four-star general in the Army. At the time of his retirement he was the longest-serving commander of United States Central Command. During a distinguished career he commanded units at every level, serving in the combat zones of Grenada, Lebanon, Kurdistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. Units under his command have included the 1st Infantry Division, a brigade in the 82nd Airborne Division, and two Ranger companies. Abizaid worked on the Joint Staff three times, the last as Director.
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Superintendent Charles D. Derienzo
Lexington Security Group
Advisory Board
Superintendent Charles D. DeRienzo took command of the Port Authority Police Department in April 2002. He is responsible for the management of the more than 1,600 officers and commanders of the police force and the safety and security of Port Authority facilities. He also serves as a liaison with federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies in the region.
Superintendent DeRienzo began his law enforcement career in 1965 as a New York City police officer. During his 33-year career with the New York Police Department, he was involved in all facets of police work. He commanded the 43rd precinct in the Bronx as well as the Police Academy's Recruit Training School. He was responsible for the investigation of organized crime's involvement in the theft of vehicles in New York City as commanding officer of the New York Police Department's Auto Crime Division.
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Michael Smith
Lexington Security Group
Advisory Board
Michael Smith is the President and CEO of Providence Critical Infrastructure Protection a subsidiary of Providence Engineering and Environmental Group. Providence CIP provides integrated health, safety, security and environmental solutions to the petrochemical and other related industries. Smith has over 20 years in the security industry both in the commercial and public sectors. He has served at senior levels within the Department of Defense and Department of State in Iraq developing special operations capacities within the Iraqi Police Service and units protecting Iraqi political figures
Jack J. Murphy, MA
Program Advisor
Fire & Life Safety
Jack Murphy is a Program Advisor with Lexington Security Group, LLC. He has dedicated his career to fire and life safety in both the public and private sectors with 29 years of hands-on experience as a Fire Safety Professional. Jack served for 18 years as the Fire Marshal (ret.) and then as Deputy Fire Chief for the Leonia, New Jersey Fire Department.
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Hollice F. Stone, M.S., P.E.
Program Advisor
Safety & Security Engineering
Holly Stone is a Program Advisor with Lexington Security Group, LLC. and the President of Stone Security Engineering, P.C. Holly is a licensed professional engineer and an industry leader in Blast and Anti-Terrorism Engineering. She has also been involved with emergency response and planning since 1995.
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