Experience

Kingswood Security Consulting

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Kingswood Security Consulting is a security risk management company that specializes in protecting organizations through innovative proactive security solutions.



Bold North Judgement Training

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Bold North Judgement Training provides comprehensive conflict resolution services to organizations looking to improve their team's ability to handle highly charged and stressful situations. Our training focuses on critical thinking and effective communication skills, as well as providing video-based conflict de-escalation scenarios designed to improve judgement and listening during crisis intervention.



Worship Security Academy

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area The Worship Security Academy (WSA) provides video training courses to church staff and volunteers.



EH Media

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Worship Facility Security Connections Editor

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Minnesota, United States As a Editor at Security Connections, I lead the creation and curation of security content, reporting directly to the Editor-in-Chief. I meticulously curate articles, features, and product listings that address safety and security aspects within the House of Worship market, delivering valuable insights to our readers. In addition to writing articles, I collaborate with writers to develop high-quality features, ensuring accuracy and relevance. I foster relationships with vendors to maintain a… Show more As a Editor at Security Connections, I lead the creation and curation of security content, reporting directly to the Editor-in-Chief. I meticulously curate articles, features, and product listings that address safety and security aspects within the House of Worship market, delivering valuable insights to our readers. In addition to writing articles, I collaborate with writers to develop high-quality features, ensuring accuracy and relevance. I foster relationships with vendors to maintain a consistent stream of product releases, case studies, and reviews. Through active participation in industry events, I represent Security Connections, cultivating connections with vendors and readers while identifying new content and collaboration opportunities.

• Editorial Advisory Board

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States As a member of the Worship Facility's editorial advisory board, I provide guidance on trends and issues affecting houses of worship and security solutions that are available to them.

• Security Writer - Worship Facility

  • Aug 2022 - Sep 2023

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Security writer for the Worship Facility online publication. My articles focus on safety, security and emergency preparedness. Worship Facility is an online publication delivered to over 30,000 emails each month.



Fathers 4 The Fatherless

• Board Member

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States As a board member of Fathers for the Fatherless, I am proud to support an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of fatherless children. We have mobilized over 700 men to participate in 100-mile bike rides, raising awareness and funds for local and global partners. Our mission is to connect individuals both physically and spiritually with the cause of the fatherless and the heart of the Father. By challenging men to push themselves and take on a cause greater than… Show more As a board member of Fathers for the Fatherless, I am proud to support an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of fatherless children. We have mobilized over 700 men to participate in 100-mile bike rides, raising awareness and funds for local and global partners. Our mission is to connect individuals both physically and spiritually with the cause of the fatherless and the heart of the Father. By challenging men to push themselves and take on a cause greater than themselves, we've raised over $705,000 to support our mission. Learn more about our impact and vision at f4f.bike. Show less



Leaders Amplified

• Business Consulting and Services

• Founder

  • May 2023 - Present

  United States



Wells Fargo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Business Risk & Control Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



EQ U.S.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director Of Compliance and Risk

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Following company divestiture from Wells Fargo, set and execute a compliance and risk strategy in a highly regulated industry (New York Department of Financial Services and the Securities & Exchange Commission). • Lead the integration of acquired regulated and non-regulated entities into the US organization including creating risk and compliance frameworks, risk assessments, local and group policy implementation, training and insider trading laws whistle blowing (ethics… Show more • Following company divestiture from Wells Fargo, set and execute a compliance and risk strategy in a highly regulated industry (New York Department of Financial Services and the Securities & Exchange Commission). • Lead the integration of acquired regulated and non-regulated entities into the US organization including creating risk and compliance frameworks, risk assessments, local and group policy implementation, training and insider trading laws whistle blowing (ethics hotline). • Provide subject matter expertise to executives and senior business leaders through advisory interpretation of laws, rulings, regulations and audit implications which impact one of the country’s largest stock transfer agents. • Oversee the BSA/AML program that focuses on anti-bribery anti-corruption, insider trading, fraud, suspicious activity reporting, OFAC sanctions screening, CDD, EDD, periodic review, and risk assessments. • Manage the regulatory compliance and regulatory change programs addressing and identify emerging risks and escalate to senior executives through board committee meetings. • Design data driven compliance and risk reporting on KPI’s and KRI’s to senior leadership. • Management of all regulatory examinations (NYDFS, SEC) and internal audits including key client audits. Tracking MRA’s and MRIA’s through issues management and remediation. Communicate outcomes to key stakeholders, regulatory officials and internal audit. • Oversee a centralized issues management program providing credible challenge, testing and validation to ensure business accountability on significant matters arising from audits. • Led the strategy and implementation of the second line of defense (SLOD) quality assurance (QA) testing program, business continuity and crisis management disaster recovery. • Management of all SLOD risk management including third party risk management (TPRM).

• Senior Compliance Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



U.S. Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• AVP, AML Investigations Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Supported US Bank initiatives to lead the organization out of an OCC consent order. • Oversaw the broker dealer investigations, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). • Led a team of 14 senior investigators conducting Anti Money Laundering investigations across a variety of US Bank business lines from intake to SAR filing, often including working with international jurisdictions that included United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland to ensure regulatory compliance with all… Show more • Supported US Bank initiatives to lead the organization out of an OCC consent order. • Oversaw the broker dealer investigations, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). • Led a team of 14 senior investigators conducting Anti Money Laundering investigations across a variety of US Bank business lines from intake to SAR filing, often including working with international jurisdictions that included United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland to ensure regulatory compliance with all international laws. • Implemented the law enforcement engagement program. • Presented to executives and C level leaders on matter relating to AML Investigations. • Strong knowledge of the U.K Bribery Act, U.S. Patriot Act, FFIEC, FINRA, SEC, FinCEN guidance on AML, KYC, CIP and CDD.

• Senior AML/BSA Analyst Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Conducted regulatory research and completed enhanced due diligence reviews of high-risk customers, new customer onboarding, and assessed customer risk ratings. • Conducted assessments of politically exposed persons (PEP) and non-government organizations (NGO’s). • Performed analysis, negative news screening, reviewed complex and sophisticated onboarding for Wholesale Banking and Wealth Management business lines. • Contributed to the creation of policies and procedures, metrics… Show more • Conducted regulatory research and completed enhanced due diligence reviews of high-risk customers, new customer onboarding, and assessed customer risk ratings. • Conducted assessments of politically exposed persons (PEP) and non-government organizations (NGO’s). • Performed analysis, negative news screening, reviewed complex and sophisticated onboarding for Wholesale Banking and Wealth Management business lines. • Contributed to the creation of policies and procedures, metrics reporting, training and desk reference guides. • Supervised a small team of EDD analysts.



FBI Citizen's Academy Alumni Association

• Board of Directors - Vice President

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  Minneapolis The FBI Citizens Academy promotes greater understanding and support of the FBI by arranging events and awareness training for both the community and alumni members. As a board of director, vice president. Worked with the president to chair board meetings, provide oversight on events, work closely with the FBI community outreach specialist and perform aspects of governance as a 501c organization.



FBI InfraGard Minnesota Members Alliance

• Board of Directors - Programs Committee Chair

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Minneapolis Program chair for the Minneapolis chapter of InfraGard overseeing a committee of 12 professionals from a variety of private sector communities and backgrounds. Responsible for the planning and implementation of a security based members meeting focused on areas of terrorism, physical security, cyber and emergency management attended by 150+ people 4 times a year. Worked closely with executive board, identified and negotiated with guest speakers and oversaw operations at the meeting.



Mall of America

• United States
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head of Counter Terrorism

  • Dec 2011 - May 2014

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Lead a team of 60 security personnel. • Directed activities to assure site physical security. • Conducted risk assessments, security audits and ensured program readiness. • Determined security clearances and oversaw access to highly sensitive intelligence. • Advised senior leadership on emerging security trends and liaised internationally. • Oversaw suspicious activity reporting (SAR) in relation to terrorist and criminal activity to federal agencies that included FBI, DHS… Show more • Lead a team of 60 security personnel. • Directed activities to assure site physical security. • Conducted risk assessments, security audits and ensured program readiness. • Determined security clearances and oversaw access to highly sensitive intelligence. • Advised senior leadership on emerging security trends and liaised internationally. • Oversaw suspicious activity reporting (SAR) in relation to terrorist and criminal activity to federal agencies that included FBI, DHS, TSA, Secret Service, US and Federal Air Marshals and Department of Justice teams. Show less



Thames Valley Police

• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Detective Sergeant

  • Dec 2010 - Oct 2011

  Serious and Organized Crime Unit • Managed a team of 8 seasoned detectives on a covert investigation unit focused on organized crime and terrorism within Europe. • Led fraud and money laundering investigations. • Recovered assets working with financial institutions to investigate Organized Crime. • Wrote in-depth case papers, prepared for trials and presented evidence in court. • Commended eight times by the Chief of Police for effectively leading investigations.

• Detective Constable

  • Mar 1998 - Dec 2010

  Serious and Organised Crime Unit Conducted surveillance investigations into organized crime, terrorism and money laundering within England and parts of Europe. Experience of international cross country investigations within Barbados, Holland and Spain. Worked in partnership with the serious and organized crime agency (SOCA), security services, Interpol and foreign police departments. Notable cases include the covert investigation into SHAC (Stop Huntington Animal Cruelty) an animal rights extremism group looking to… Show more Conducted surveillance investigations into organized crime, terrorism and money laundering within England and parts of Europe. Experience of international cross country investigations within Barbados, Holland and Spain. Worked in partnership with the serious and organized crime agency (SOCA), security services, Interpol and foreign police departments. Notable cases include the covert investigation into SHAC (Stop Huntington Animal Cruelty) an animal rights extremism group looking to bring down Huntington Life Science, Europe’s largest animal testing facility. The liquid bomb plot in 2006, British Muslim terrorism plot against the U.S which changed aviation security worldwide creating the TSA 3-1-1 liquid rule.