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Operations Management - GFI - Security Division & Headquarters Staff
Major Eric "Rick" White
Coast Guard | Regional Manager
Mr. Erick White to Guard Force Inc. with an extensive amount of Security Management expertise.
Mr. White previously severed as a Pretrial Officer for the U.S. Probations in Anchorage, Alaska.
He has a strong background in Integrated technology, procurement contracting and Drug Testing Coordinator.
Mr. White is responsible for the Northwestern, Eastern, Western, and Central Regions for Guard Force Inc. contracts throughout the nation. He is directly in charge of training, logistics and operations for a federal contract Department of Veteran Affairs, and he currently oversees (48) locations with a security staff (275) GFI Officers. Mr. White brings more than 20 years of combined military and private sector security experience to the
GFI team. His skills range from security operations, team building and administrative support to mission-specific training.
Lee Parker
West Coast Region | Deputy Chief Operations | Regional Manager & Legal Consultant
Mr. Parker comes to Guard Force Inc. with an extensive amount of Security & Law Enforcement expertise. Mr. Parker served as the Operations Manager for Guard Force Inc. & US Extradition Service since 2006. Oversee the daily operations of the company. Plan, supervise, coordinate and review operations procedures, logistics, special projects, and personnel. Directly or through subordinate staff interview applicants, review and or make decisions on employment and other personnel actions for the company. Supervise a staff of 50 plus administrative assistants, field agents, and marketing division. Prior to working for US Extradition Service he was a Security Site Supervisor. With is vast background and experience as an Operations Manager, he is a great asset to GFI.
Larry Coates
Compliance Officer | lcoates@guardforce.us
Mr. Coates has come to Guard Force Inc. as a Senior Operational Security Manager. His professional base in operational security and leadership has allowed him to hold a variety of high profile positions. He also serves as Senior Crisis Manager for GFI.
Mr. Coates is a dedicated Law Enforcement & Security Professional.
He has over 20 years of experience in the private & corporate security field. He has held many positions with his previous employer who was one of the leaders in the Private Corrections Industry. He has proven himself to be a valuable asset in the field of incident management as the Director of Internal Affairs. He has also held multiple interim positions as a regional and nationwide director when called upon. His management skills and experience afforded him many opportunities to participate in Special Operations which
include the only international transport. Mr. Coates is a dedicated Law Enforcement & Security Professional.
He has over 20 years of experience in the private & corporate security field. He has held many positions with his previous employer who was one of the leaders in the Private Corrections Industry. He has proven himself to be a valuable asset in the field of incident management as the Director of Internal Affairs. He has also held multiple interim positions as a regional and nationwide director when called upon. His management skills and experience afforded him many opportunities to participate in Special Operations which include the only international transport.
He has experience in all aspects of security, including management at a regional and nationwide level, private protective security, loss management, risk management and correctional situations. His attention to detail and his ability to provide competent testimony reduced the company from exposure to litigation and financial harm.
Larry holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He is licensed as a Private Investigator and Security Manager in the State of Florida. Larry holds several Instructor Licenses and as developed courses designed for those new to the industry. He has participated in training with Homeland Security and FEMA. His knowledge of the industry is vast and he continues to attend seminars and participate in training sessions
Lisa Logan
Human Resources | lisalogan@guardforce.us
Lisa Logan has an extensive background in Office Management and Human Resources. Previously working for US Extradition Service, Texas Prisoner Transport Services as well as PTS. Lisa has been a liaison with many state and local facilities while working in the extradition business. Lisa has manage an office of more than 100 employees while meeting the needs of payroll.