Category: Leadership team 1

Jeff Tarr Director of Executive Protection

Jeff Tarr

Director of Executive Protection and Vulnerability Assessment Jeff Tarr, brings almost 35 years of federal law enforcement experience. His responsibilities include overseeing the coordination of protection and threat assessments for our clients. During his time as a Senior Special Agent

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Nick Oyervides

Nick Oyervides

Nick Oyervides serves as the Senior Operations Manager at P4 Companies, where his responsibilities encompass a diverse range of establishments, including distribution centers, commercial buildings, residential buildings, malls, and more. With over 16 years of experience in the security industry, Nick began his career

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William Jefferson

William Jefferson

William “BJ” Jefferson is a Senior Operations Manager. William comes to us with over 30 years of experience in the security industry. Security is only a portion of the experience he brings with him. He also served in the United

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Joseph Gioulos

Joseph Gioulos

Joseph Gioulos is a dedicated security professional serving as a Scheduling Specialist at P4 Companies. With a background rooted in customer service, sales, and a commitment to operational excellence, Joe plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless staffing and coverage

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Kurt Kourakis

Kurt Kourakis

Kurt joined P4 Security Solutions as Supervisor of Off Duty/Retired Services. Kurt recently retired after a distinguished career, spanning more than three decades with the Chicago Police Department and has been defined by a relentless pursuit of justice and security. Throughout

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Howard Denham

Howard Denham

Howard Denham presently serves as our Field Operations Manager, responsible for leading the Field Supervisor team. His role encompasses conducting compliance audits, overseeing security personnel within designated P4 portfolios, and fostering strong partnerships to unite staff towards common objectives. Howard

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Shamanda Blue

Shamanda Blue

Shamanda Blue is a Recruiting Professional with over 10 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience. Currently, she works for P4 as a recruiting professional in the security industry. Shamanda plays a critical role in identifying talent and staffing needs

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Steve Castans

Steve Castans

Steve Castans comes to P4 with over 30 years in law enforcement and 20 years in private security. Steve started his career in law enforcement with Cook County where he attained the rank of Patrolman, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, and Chief

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Rick Marty

Rick Marty is currently the Operations Manager for Off Duty Law Enforcement Officers and an Instructor for P4 Security Solutions.  Rick has 28 years combined experience with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

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Mary Tylus

Mary Tylus

Mary Therese Tylus, M.A. serves as P4 Security’s Senior Corporate Trainer. She brings over 32 years of corporate training experience to her position. She has specialized experience in developing and presenting training programs to security agencies, corporations, and businesses, focusing on

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Brooke Karraker

As Human Resources Generalist for P4, Brooke collaborates with many different departments on HR needs. Brooke plays an active role in identifying talent for various Security and Corporate positions while coordinating with Recruitment and Management. She assists with managing employee

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Paul Weinman Director of Intelligence

Paul Weinman

Paul Weinman is the Director of Intelligence for P4 Security Solutions, where he brings over 28 years of law enforcement experience. In his current role, Paul is responsible for analyzing crime in areas where P4 Security patrols or plans to

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John Settino

John Settino serves as an Operations Manager at P4 Companies, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing unarmed security operations for a diverse range of establishments, including cannabis dispensaries, cultivation centers, factories, malls, etc. With an educational foundation and

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Jacqueline Bily

Jacqueline is a Security Operations Center Specialist for P4. She started in December of 2020. In this position, she monitors security cameras and alarm systems for P4 clients across the country. Jacqueline is a retired 911 dispatcher from a Sheriff’s

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Joe Doria

As Compliance Manager for P4 Security Solutions, Joe works to help develop and implement compliance and audit procedures for our internal team. Joe works with the Armed and Unarmed Security Officers to update and maintain their credentials as well as

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Bo Medenica

Bo Medenica is a 19+ year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and currently assigned to the Chicago Police Departments’ Training and Education Division (the Academy). He is also a longtime martial artist and security specialist. Mr. Medenica is or

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Melissa Cagle

Melissa Cagle is a Security Professional with over 20 years of experience both working with security and law enforcement officers. She currently works for P4 Security Solutions (P4S) as Director of Administration. Melissa is instrumental in guides and enforces system

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Mark Field

Mark Field was appointed Chief of Police in 1996 and retired in November 2016. He served as Deputy Chief of Police from 1991 until 1996 for the Wheaton, IL Police Department. He was a police officer for thirty-nine years and

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Daniel S Mcdevitt

Daniel S. McDevitt completed a thirty-six year law enforcement career, which began with his appointment as a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). He then served for 24 years with the Illinois State Police (ISP), retiring as

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