The GSPG Podcast

On this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by U.S. Army Veteran and Critical Security Solutions Founder Allan Ring.  

Allan shares his experience protecting the Secretary of Defense and other prominent military leaders, his selection as the Joint Special Operations Command's Director of Security, and eventual transition from public service protection to the private security industry.

On this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by former Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Security Service Supervisory Special Agent, current Viking Security CEO, and Author Alex Reinshagen.

Listen as Alex shares his experience protecting U.S. Diplomats around the world, transition from public service to the private security industry, and his recently published memoir, American Diplomat: Surviving on the Frontlines of Diplomacy as a Foreign Service Special Agent.

Welcome to the Global Security and Protection Group podcast with your host, Ron Jacobus. In this episode, we dive deep into the protective security journey of Dr. Mary Beth Janke, a former Secret Service agent, private sector protector, and author of The Protector who has since transitioned into the field of forensic and clinical psychology.

Dr. Janke shares her unique experiences from her upbringing in the Midwest to her time circumnavigating the globe in the protective security space. Discover how her childhood and family dynamics shaped her career, leading her to become a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of executive protection.

Listen as Dr. Janke recounts her pivotal moments, including her unexpected transition from the Secret Service to the private sector and how she leveraged her skills to thrive in high-stakes environments. Learn about the mental health challenges faced by protectors and the evolving landscape of mental health support in the industry.

Dr. Janke also discusses her current endeavors in mentoring, public speaking, and her innovative approach to building mental resilience through her five-day challenge. This episode is packed with insights, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for anyone in the security and protection field.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the resilience, adaptability, and continuous growth essential for success in both personal and professional life.

On this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by security professional, Center for Advanced Red Teaming (CART) Board Member, Locks and Leaks Substack creator, and Pine Risk Management CEO Ana Aslanishvili. 

You can catch Ana and her Red Team partner Shawn Abelson share their experiences, insights, and stories in person as they hit the securirty conference circuit later this year at Def Con in August and GSX in September. 

On this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by James Cameron, President and CEO of the Security Concepts Group, Chairman of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals, former Blackwater USA contractor and Triple Canopy WPPS Instructor.   

On this episode, Global Security and Protection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by Kenneth Valentine, a retired U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, current corporate security professional, and author of the forthcoming book, "Cheating Death: Three-Time Presidential Secret Service Agent Lives to Tell You How" set for release on April 16th, 2024. 

Listen in as Kenneth shares his professional journey to the U.S. Secret Service, his experinece as a Special Agent who served in both the pre-and-post 9/11 world, his transition to the private sector coporate security arena, and his board member work with Base Molecular Resonance Technologies, LLC, The WellHouse, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. 

On this episode, Global Security and Portection Group's Managing Director Ron Jacobus is joined by Ret. LAPD Captain and Foresight Security Consulting Chief Operations Officer Brian Bixler.

In this two part episode, Global Security & Protection Group’s Managing Director Ronald J. interviews U.S. Air Force veteran, Senior Manager of Executive Protection at the Procter and Gamble Company, and former Secret Service Special Agent Kevin Dye. 

On this episode, Global Security & Protection Group’s Managing Director Ronald J. interviews Justen Keating, a protective security practitioner, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, former government  contractor, founder of Keating Global Risks, and author of The Protector Series.

On this episode, Global Security & Protection Group’s Managing Director Ronald J. interviews Barrie "Baz" Rice, a New Zealand Defense Force Special Air Service veteran and former Blackwater security contractor.