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The GSPG PodcastEvent Announcement: Bodyguards for Kids 2025We’re sharing an incredible opportunity to learn from leading security experts while supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bodyguards for Kids, a two-day virtual fundraising event, takes place on March 29th and 30th, 2025 and features 14 expert speakers covering key topics in executive protection and security management.
This event is open to everyone in the security industry and beyond, and 100% of donations go directly to St. Jude to help children battling life-threatening illnesses.
Event Details:
📅 Date: March 29-30, 2025
🎟️ Minimum Donation to Attend: $50
🎁 Includes:
✔️ Access to two full days of educational session...
2025-03-1302 minThe GSPG PodcastA Message From Our Team: Giveaway Winner AnnouncementIn this episode, we announce our very first giveaway winner—Glenn Davis!
Using Rafflys, Glenn was randomly selected to receive a signed copy of "The Protected," generously donated by Michael Trott. Thanks to everyone for your continued support of the GSPG Podcast!
We look forward to bringing you more valuable content and additional giveaway opportunities in the future!
2025-02-0301 minThe GSPG PodcastA Message From Our Host: 2025 Giveaway AnnouncementOur 2025 Giveaway Announcement:
Michael (MT) Trott, our guest from Episode #1 and author of "The Protected", has generously contributed a signed copy of his work as the prize for our first giveaway. His book has received priase from the protective security community and from his former protectee, Central Intelligence Agency Director George Tenet, who stated, "Michael provides invaluable insights and intelligent perspectives into the world of personal protection.”
Giveaway Details:
⏳ This giveaway will run from January 17th to January 31th.
📣 Our winner will be announced on February 3rd.
🎱 We will use Rafflys to...
2025-01-1702 min
The GSPG PodcastBehavioral Threat Assessment in Executive Protection and Corporate Security Programs with Jameson RitterOn 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...
2024-12-171h 03
The GSPG PodcastSecurity Convergence, Leadership, and a Life Powered by Grit with Jared OakdenOn 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.
2024-11-291h 03The GSPG PodcastA Protector's Journey Through Public and Private Sector Protection with Allan RingOn this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by U.S. Army Veteran and Critical Security Solutions Founder Allan Ring.
Allan shares his experience protecting the Secretary of Defense and other prominent military leaders, his selection as the Joint Special Operations Command's Director of Security, and eventual transition from public service protection to the private security industry.
Allan shares his insights from a recent assignment protecting news crew members at the 2024 Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Allan highlights how mentorship, networking, and training with RL Oatman & Associates, Inc. and L...
2024-09-201h 07
The Security Student PodcastA Look Back at the Executive Security Operations Conference with Ronald J.#024 - In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast.We focused this session on sharing our recent experience at the inaugural Executive Security Operations Conference in Kansas City — hosted by the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. We discussed highlights from conference presentations, key ideas we walked away from the event with, and much more.---Learn more about the GSPG Podcast:https://gspgpodcast.podbean.com/-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode...
2023-06-301h 16
The GSPG PodcastBEPP Conference After Action Review with Travis LishokOn this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by Rozin Security Sr. Consultation, ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Host of the Security Student Podcast Travis Lishok for a special joint GSPG and Security Student Podcast episode.
Listen in as Ron and Travis discuss their attendance at the Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP)’s inaugural conference earlier in the month at the Lowe’s Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.
2023-06-301h 15