ERIC J. KATZ
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Seasoned security and intelligence executive with 25+ years of distinguished government service. Expertise in criminal investigations, interagency collaboration, and crisis management. Demonstrated leadership skills in navigating complex, high-stakes environments. Successfully overseen multi-agency criminal operations and fostered strategic alliances within the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and law enforcement agencies. Holds a Top Secret SCI clearance and is fluent in Spanish.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Linear Therapies Corp.
04.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Provides expert counsel on security operations and government outreach for a biotech firm, especially in pandemic response planning and interagency relations
- Advised on national security measures, supporting initiatives for pandemic response enhancement
- Fostered strategic alliances to strengthen federal threat mitigation programs, briefing Congress, HHS and CDC
- Provides expert counsel on security operations and government outreach for a biotech firm, especially in pandemic response planning and interagency relations
President
Talos Logistics LLC
04.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Leads a specialized security consulting firm focused on intelligence, investigative services, and crisis management
- Expertise includes supply chain protection, obfuscation techniques, and advanced threat mitigation strategies
- Developed and implemented advanced supply chain recruiting and protection protocols
- Applied obfuscation techniques to secure transportation and logistics networks, safeguarding sensitive client operations against unauthorized access
- Coordinated interagency operations across complex security environments, enhancing rapid response capability in high-risk scenarios
- Leads a specialized security consulting firm focused on intelligence, investigative services, and crisis management
- Expertise includes supply chain protection, obfuscation techniques, and advanced threat mitigation strategies
Unit Chief, Force Protection
U.S. Department of Justice - DEA
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Company Overview: Established and led the Joint Force Protection Operations Center with DoD collaboration, implementing security strategies for deployed personnel and serving as the primary Congressional and IC liaison on security matters
- Spearheaded crisis management and security protocols, achieving 20% faster interagency communication
- Enhanced force protection measures during high-risk incidents, reducing personnel exposure
- Established and led the Joint Force Protection Operations Center with DoD collaboration, implementing security strategies for deployed personnel and serving as the primary Congressional and IC liaison on security matters
Deputy Section Chief, Command and Crisis Center
U.S. Department of Justice - DEA
05.2010 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Oversaw 24/7 crisis operations and supervised Force Protection teams across OCONUS regions, executing high-stakes training for over 1,000 personnel
- Elevated command center readiness, introducing advanced countermeasures that reduced operational risks by 30%
- Enhanced multi-agency coordination, streamlining response times and operational effectiveness
- Oversaw 24/7 crisis operations and supervised Force Protection teams across OCONUS regions, executing high-stakes training for over 1,000 personnel
Supervisory Special Agent
DEA HIDTA Task Force
05.2005 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Led a multi-agency task force addressing narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and violent extremism, directly overseeing 40+ active investigations and training initiatives
- Streamlined investigative procedures, improving task force efficiency by 25%
- Conducted high-level training in advanced investigative techniques, elevating task force standards
- Led a multi-agency task force addressing narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and violent extremism, directly overseeing 40+ active investigations and training initiatives
- Streamlined investigations through the implementation of advanced technology tools for data analysis and information gathering.
Assistant Attaché
U.S. Department of State
06.2002 - 05.2005
- Company Overview: Collaborated with U.S
- And Bolivian officials on criminal investigations in pharmaceutical diversion and narcotics control, enhancing host nation security response capabilities
- Conducted specialized security training, boosting host nation incident response by 35%
- Strengthened bi-national security collaboration, reducing cross-border narcotics trafficking
- Collaborated with U.S
- And Bolivian officials on criminal investigations in pharmaceutical diversion and narcotics control, enhancing host nation security response capabilities
Senior Special Agent
DEA Tulsa Resident Office
05.1996 - 06.2002
- Company Overview: Led complex transnational crime investigations, targeting narcotics, arms trafficking, and money laundering through strategic multi-agency operations
- Recognized with commendations for investigative excellence in transnational cases
- Forged strategic alliances with local and federal agencies, amplifying case resolution success rates
- Led complex transnational crime investigations, targeting narcotics, arms trafficking, and money laundering through strategic multi-agency operations
- Conducted thorough background checks for sensitive cases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information provided.
- Developed intelligence networks by cultivating informants within criminal organizations, leading to key arrests and prosecutions.
- Conducted extensive research into criminal activities, identifying patterns and trends that led to proactive interventions against emerging threats.
Patrol Officer
City of Margate
01.1992 - 05.1996
- Company Overview: Developed expertise in law enforcement, conducting comprehensive patrol and investigative duties
- Executed advanced investigations and collaborated on multi-agency cases, building foundational law enforcement skills
- Developed expertise in law enforcement, conducting comprehensive patrol and investigative duties
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Florida International University
Miami, FLBachelor of Science - Hotel Administration
Florida International University
Miami, FLSpanish Language Certification -
Defense Language Institute
Arlington, VASkills
- Criminal Investigations & Intelligence Operations
- Crisis & Incident Response Management
- Interagency Coordination & Government Liaison
- Multi-Jurisdictional Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Supply Chain Protection & Obfuscation Techniques
- Risk Mitigation & Security Program Development
- Policy Development & Regulatory Compliance
- High-Risk Operations Management
- Leadership experience
- Innovation mindset
- Operational review
Certificationsandclearance
- Top Secret SCI Clearance
- Comprehensive training in advanced law enforcement tactics, investigations, crisis management, emergency preparedness and force protection.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Board Member
Linear Therapies Corp.
04.2020 - Current
President
Talos Logistics LLC
04.2020 - Current
Unit Chief, Force Protection
U.S. Department of Justice - DEA
11.2017 - 04.2020
Deputy Section Chief, Command and Crisis Center
U.S. Department of Justice - DEA
05.2010 - 11.2017
Supervisory Special Agent
DEA HIDTA Task Force
05.2005 - 05.2010
Assistant Attaché
U.S. Department of State
06.2002 - 05.2005
Senior Special Agent
DEA Tulsa Resident Office
05.1996 - 06.2002
Patrol Officer
City of Margate
01.1992 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Administration
Florida International University
Spanish Language Certification -
Defense Language Institute
Master of Public Administration -
Florida International University
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