With nearly 27 years of extensive experience in safety and security across both public and private sectors, Brian has established himself as a prominent leader in various high-stakes environments, including the fire service, SWAT/SRT, and private security. He retired as an assistant fire chief from a well-regarded department in Illinois and was among the first fire medics to transition into the role of a highly trained armed medic operator, integrating medical expertise with tactical operations.
Brian's leadership capabilities were evident as he seamlessly integrated knowledge from the fire service into SWAT operations, significantly enhancing the training regimens of numerous departments and teams across the nation. He has played a pivotal role in enhancing training programs for numerous departments and teams nationwide, focusing on critical areas such as breaching techniques, tactical medicine, and the complexities of multi-jurisdictional command. These contributions have significantly improved operational readiness and response effectiveness, ensuring that teams were well-equipped to handle diverse and challenging situations.
Furthermore, Brian's experience as a security contractor for major events—including the high-profile Super Bowl and instances of civil unrest—exemplifies his proficiency in managing complex, high-pressure scenarios. He specializes in safety and protection of professional sports events and renowned venues and consistently demonstrates exceptional management skills and a steadfast commitment to maintaining safety and security in challenging environments. Brian is a Senior Advisor, Event Security for CSA
Experience
- Corporate Security Advisors - Senior Advisor
- Private armed security professional, sports and venue
- Illinois Fire Department - Assistant Fire Chief
- Illinois Joint Task Force - SRT lead medic/operator
- Region 9 technical rescue - Commanding officer
- Physical security provider
Qualifications and Certifications
- Illinois Fire Service Institute, University of Illinois – Chief fireground officer, homeland security incident commander, NEMS, fire investigator, juvenile fire setter specialist, technical rescue specialist, heavy rescue technician, diver, HAZMAT operations
- Carl Sanberg – Paramedic
- Task Force One – Medic operator
Senior Advisor
Major Event Security
