Gary "Marco" McCurdy

• Serve as an Honor Bell Guard volunteer at Pikes Peak National Cemetery
• Help plan, organize and serve in many special events to include Memorial Day events, Fourth of July Parade and various other events highlighting the Honor Bell.
• Use strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

• Managed procurements, testing, engineering and distribution for over 400 TSA airports.
• Continuously updated knowledge on evolving security trends and best practices, incorporating relevant strategies to maintain a safe facility.
• Evaluated existing security infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Verified excellence in regards to security programs, strategies and plans within fast-paced and high-risk environments.

• Ranking authority responsible for direction of all airport security staff and operations at large sized airport identifying potential risks to the transportation infrastructure and passengers in my area of responsibility.
• Provide a multi-layered deterrence and response system through tactical planning, risk assessment and vigilant and consistent execution of security intelligence.
• Established proactive and consistent communication with external and internal partners, as well as stakeholders, attending meetings with Pikes Peak Law Enforcement Council, Colorado Springs Police Department, FBI agents and customs officials.

• Single handedly established offices at four airports. Based on my accomplishments and restructuring recommendations to improve operation efficiency, acquired responsibility for the additional six airports in the entire state of Wyoming.
• Established strong communication channels between departments on matters related to safety and security concerns, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
• Oversaw budget allocation for security equipment and services, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining high levels of protection.

• Recognized as the national and international expert and consultant in strategically vital and sensitive national security program in support of DoD crisis management and U,S. continuity of government.
• Principal security advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (C3I) concerning nuclear, chemical and biological security and safeguard issues, interacting closely with Department of Energy, Office of Security and Safeguards and defense intelligence and counter intelligence agencies.

From 1985 to 2000, I served as Security Forces Director in various locations, to include a Staff Officer position at Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe. While there, managed successful installation of multi million dollars security systems at several locations in Europe. Responsible for coordinating security for presidential visits, authoring USEUCOM directives on munitions storage. As a commander, I consistently received "Excellent" ratings on Defense Nuclear Inspections. Served as Security Police Group Deputy directing a staff of three squadrons with over 1200 personnel. Handpicked for the critical position of Provost Marshal and Joint Operations officer at Zagreb, Croatia for Operation Provide Promise.