Biography - Brian E Rich

Brian Rich, CPP is a Global Security Director for General Electric, Transportation. Mr. Rich has many responsibilities for GE's global facilities, worldwide, acquisitions and joint ventures. He has oversight responsibilities for all security matters including workplace violence, theft and fraud investigations, threat and risk assessments, travel security, executive protection, safety and kidnapping prevention programs, leveraging key partners for the mission, training world leaders and security teams, and overseeing the successful operations of the site's security officers. Mr.Rich was a Global Security manager for Dell computers, having performed numerous security audits, participated in corporate investigations and played instrumental roles in determining best practices for quarterly business reviews, internal audits and contract management.

Mr. Rich was a Special Agent with the FBI in New Jersey. He served on the public corruption squad and the Evidence Response Team. He has earned the Director’s citation for investigative work and has been recognized by the Department of Justice for exemplary investigative efforts.

He has served both city and county police in the state of Maryland, adjacent to the DC border. He

has served as a detective, in charge of major crimes and has earned the Officer of the Year award, as well as numerous citations of merit and distinction.

Mr. Rich regularly volunteers his time to assist in counseling and teaching those fraught with issues and addictions in an effort to course correct and regain self esteem and life purpose.

Mr. Rich holds a Bachelor's degree in arts and humanities from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. He holds a Master’s degree in forensic science from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Mr. Rich has performed internships with the United States Secret Service forensics unit as well as the Montgomery County Police crime scene unit. Mr. Rich is a board certified protection professional [CPP] with the American Society for Industrial Security [ASIS International], and sits on the Transportation council. Mr. Rich is a member of the International Security Managers Association [ISMA]. He has attended and graduated the FBI academy as well as two police academies. He has taken numerous classes and seminars in interviewing and interrogation, evidence and forensics, security management and leadership.

Mr. Rich has given presentations on interviewing, dynamic security leadership and personal safety.

He has authored articles on workplace violence, contingency management and forensic analysis for shotgun pellet placement. Most importantly, he celebrates the joy of his family. Mr. Rich has four beautiful daughters aged 4 through 14 and a little guy who calls his Dad his "Main Man".

Brian E. Rich, CPP