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Toggle navigation * How We Protect Our Clients * Our People * Join Our Team * Advisory & Training Services * Public Education * Contact Us 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. GAVIN DE BECKER Gavin de Becker is widely regarded as the Nation’s leading expert on the protection of public figures. His work in the prediction and prevention of violence has earned him three Presidential appointments. He is the bestselling author of The Gift of Fear: Survival Signs That Protect Us From Violence, now published in 18 languages. CHARLIE GILBERT EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Charlie Gilbert was recruited by GDBA from the Central Intelligence Agency, where he served in the Top-10 leadership position of Deputy Director of the National Clandestine Service. JAMES HAMILTON STRATEGIC CONSULTANT One of the world’s true experts on protection, James Hamilton was recruited from the FBI, where he developed the Academy’s Protection Course, currently taught to protectors of the U.S. Attorney General and Director of the FBI, as well as protectors at NSA, and many other agencies. JOHN MUFFLER SENIOR ADVISOR – MOSAIC THREAT ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS Before John Muffler joined GDBA, he served as Chief of Domestic Operations for the U.S. Marshals Service, and Chief Inspector of the National Center for Judicial Security. At the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, he taught protective operations, threat assessment, and protective intelligence. John is a member of the Department of State’s Fulbright Specialist Program. BRYAN NIEDERHELM SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, THREAT ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT Bryan Niederhelm has managed some of the Nation's most sensitive threat assessments. Prior to joining GDBA, he served in a special U.S. Marine battalion, protecting U.S. Diplomats and Top Secret information, and providing security and logistical support for U.S. presidents. VINCENT O'NEILL SENIOR ADVISOR During his career with the United States Secret Service (1983-2003), Vincent protected two U.S. Presidents and other heads of state, and rose to several leadership positions. He was then appointed to the senior-most security position at the International Monetary Fund, where he served until being recruited by GDBA in 2023. FRITZROY ALLEN VICE PRESIDENT, PHYSICAL SECURITY DESIGN For more than 25 years, Fritz Allen has designed protective security strategies for at-risk individuals and led protection operations throughout the world. Prior to joining GDBA, Fritz served in the United States Marine Corps. ELLEN PRYSTAJKO CASE MANAGEMENT Ellen Prystajko is a behavioral scientist with a specialty in threat assessment. She has managed thousands of cases involving threats, unwanted pursuit, and workplace violence, and served on the Development Team for several MOSAIC Threat Assessment systems. MICHAEL LAFEVER EXECUTIVE BOARD Michael LaFever has advised our high-risk clients since 1979. He is the firm’s liaison with LAPD, U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, Secret Service, and various international law enforcement agencies. Michael was the only civilian attendee at the Central Intelligence Agency’s first Threat Management Conference. Some other experts on our team Previous Next Our training pushes Protectors to face challenges... Open Our training pushes Protectors to face challenges with strength and readiness. ... Does your organization need to enhance its... Open Does your organization need to enhance its violence prevention program? Here are the top 5 reasons why you should ... Micah’s exceptional response to a medical... Open Micah’s exceptional response to a medical emergency exemplifies the Invisible Qualities of a great Protector. ... What do all these organizations have in common?... Open What do all these organizations have in common? They have been trained by Gavin de Becker & Associates in the ... Hear firsthand from new-hire Brock Michael on his... Open Hear firsthand from new-hire Brock Michael on his experience with our hiring process. ... Register today to attend our upcoming Advanced... Open Register today to attend our upcoming Advanced Threat Assessment Academy – featuring a 1-Day School Safety Conference. ... Aaron Stark is the captivating speaker behind the... Open Aaron Stark is the captivating speaker behind the viral TED Talk "I Was Almost a School Shooter." Aaron`s story will be ... Bryan Niederhelm reveals one of his most common... Open Bryan Niederhelm reveals one of his most common recommendations for addressing safety concerns. ... Constant and Never-Ending Improvement is a core... Open Constant and Never-Ending Improvement is a core value at GDBA. ... We found Mr. de Becker speaking at The 1999... Open We found Mr. de Becker speaking at The 1999 Emergency School Safety Conference in our archives. Join us at this April`s ... Check out what some alumni have to say about their... Open Check out what some alumni have to say about their experience at GDBA’s Advanced Threat Assessment Academy. Register ... Focused on real-world readiness, our training... Open Focused on real-world readiness, our training academy places a strong emphasis on mastering medical skills to prepare ... We are pleased to announce Los Angeles County... Open We are pleased to announce Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Director, Dr. Lisa Wong, is joining us for ... Dive into the complexities of AI with Dr. Wendy... Open Dive into the complexities of AI with Dr. Wendy Patrick at our Advanced Threat Assessment Academy this April! Register ... GDBA protectors work near water in the majority of... Open GDBA protectors work near water in the majority of assignments. Though you won’t find water rescue courses in most ... Does your school have a unique challenge when it... Open Does your school have a unique challenge when it comes to safety? GDBA`s 1-Day interactive School Safety Conference ... Threats and violence in the workplace are... Open Threats and violence in the workplace are continuously evolving - is your team prepared to keep up and ensure safety ... Brian Creter sheds light on what makes our... Open Brian Creter sheds light on what makes our Advanced Threat Assessment Academy truly unique – attendees learn from ... Prepared to act decisively under pressure, GDBA... Open Prepared to act decisively under pressure, GDBA protectors are equipped for any scenario. ... A big challenge facing schools is creating... Open A big challenge facing schools is creating defensible positions with limited resources. Bruno Dias draws on his ... John DiFava serves as the Chief of Police at MIT... Open John DiFava serves as the Chief of Police at MIT and brings nearly 30 years of experience in the law enforcement sector. ... John Van Dreal is widely known for creating the... Open John Van Dreal is widely known for creating the Salem-Keizer Model, a multiagency student threat assessment system ... The mission to reduce violence in schools is not... Open The mission to reduce violence in schools is not new - and we`ve been supporting it for a long time. But ... we`ve not ... As we reflect on the recent tragedy in Iowa, our... Open As we reflect on the recent tragedy in Iowa, our mission is clear - to raise awareness and share strategies that help ... 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