Michael L. "Mike" Ready

More than 30 years of local and federal law enforcement and private sector security experience at operational, supervisory and executive levels; including tactical response, criminal investigations, threat assessment as well as dignitary and Presidential protective operations worldwide. An internationally recognized expert in assessing, planning, executing and leading security operations for major events. Skilled in building and leading security teams with an exceptional track record. A relationship driven security executive with a track record of excellence. Familiar with both government and private sector programs in the securing of sensitive information.

· Co-chair, U.S. Government’s Special Events Working Group. Responsible for threat assessment, oversight and federal resource allocation for special events throughout the U.S.

· Selected by the Director of the U.S. Secret Service to lead a comprehensive threat assessment and security review of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Headquarters complex, Washington, DC; 2011

· Adjunct Instructor; U.S. Army War College; Military Support to Civilian Authorities / Special Event Threat Assessment, Crisis Response and Leadership; 2009 – 2014

· Operational planning evaluator, Asian Pacific Economic Conference (APEC), Queensland (Australia) Police; 2014

· Presenter, Security Symposium on Hosting Major Sporting Events, U.S. Department of State; 2013