Eugene Posey
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Security Director and Licensed Private Security Contractor with 30+ years of experience leading complex, high-profile events, venue, and special event security operations. Founder & CEO of Greenroom Security Agency, LLC, delivering risk assessment, emergency action planning, and integrated protective services for public and private sector clients. Strategic, hands-on leader skilled at designing and executing safety frameworks for large-scale entertainment venues, festivals, and municipal events. Adept in NIMS/ICS command, CISA-aligned protocols, and tech-driven security innovation, including drone detection, magnetometers, and mobile command centers. Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings atrack record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Director of Security
GREENROOM SECURITY AGENCY, LLC
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - Current
- Provided unarmed event security for DCASE: Taste of Chicago, Air & Water Show, and several private events: 2021 – Present.
- Lead multi-venue and event protection operations across Illinois and neighboring states.
- Designed Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for major venues and organizations, including the Illinois Restaurant Association, Seat Geek Stadium, Country Club Hills Amphitheater, Dinner En Blanc, and Winnetka Music Festival.
- Coordinated multi-agency readiness with law enforcement, fire, and OEMC officials for gatherings exceeding 10,000 attendees.
- Managed over 50 personnel per event with emphasis on guest experience and professional presence.
- Integrated advanced technologies — Magnetometer integration and mobile command systems.
- Built partnerships with the Chicago Cultural Affairs Department, Guardian Zone and Guidepost.
Education
MPA - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, Indiana01.2017
B.A. - Arts, Entertainment, Media & Management
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois01.1996
Skills
- Leadership & Strategy
- Operational Security
- Technology & Innovation
- Risk & Compliance
- Venue Command Operations
- Policy Development
- Team Leadership
- Access Control
- Incident Command (ICS/NIMS)
- Crowd Management
- Emergency Action Plans
- CISA/NCS4 Standards
- Safety Audits & DHS Best Practices
- Guest experience enhancement
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Affiliations
- National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security (NCS4)
- ASIS International
- Illinois Security Professionals
- International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Event Safety Alliance (ESA)
- Security Industry Association (SIA)
- Global Crowd Management Alliance (GCMA)
Certification
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP), Candidate, NCS4
- Licensed Private Security Contractor, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
- FEMA/NIMS Training, IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
- OSHA 30-Hour Safety & Health
- Crowd Manager Certification
- ASIS Member
- NCS4 Conference Attendee, San Antonio, 2024
Personal Information
Title: Director of Security | Certified Sport Security Professional (Candidate)
Project Highlights
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan for the Country Club Hills Amphitheater aligned with CISA and NCS4 guidelines., 2024
- Coordinated multi-agency incident management for the 2023 Chicago Air & Water Show., 2023
- Led deployment of Guardian Zone Mobile Alert System for real-time event communication.
- Maintained a zero-incident safety record across more than 300 events.
- Direct security staffing across multiple entertainment facilities.
- Oversee staff scheduling, emergency response coordination, and training initiatives.
- Implemented crowd-flow optimization, reducing wait times by 20%.
- Supervised teams responsible for access control, guest safety, and rapid incident response.
- Developed operational procedures later adopted at two city-managed facilities.
Timeline
Founder & Director of Security
GREENROOM SECURITY AGENCY, LLC
01.2015 - Current
MPA - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Calumet College of St. Joseph
B.A. - Arts, Entertainment, Media & Management
Columbia College Chicago