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Matthew Parker, ATO, DPS, PI
CEO, Owner
Independent Security Advisors
315-486-7854
Matthew Parker is the Owner and CEO of Independent Security Advisors, a certified disabled veteran owned company based in Maryland that provides consulting, training and other services on matters of national security & terrorism, extremism, domestic violence, and executive or diplomatic protection.
Carl Persons, PPS
Service Star Consulting, LLC
[email protected]
Mr. Carl Persons is the senior adjunct instructor for the ISA Dignitary and Executive Protection Training program, and a certified law enforcement instructor specializing in dignitary protection accredited by the State of Maryland.
Jerry D. Lucas
CPP, CFE, PI
Greensboro, North Carolina
Mr. Lucas is the owner of Strategic Performance International, LLC, and a graduate of Old Dominion University. A mentor to the ISA CEO, Mr. Lucas is also a special adviser to the ISA training team and a senior adjunct instructor. Mr. Lucas is a military veteran and has over 30 years of experience in executive protection, law enforcement management, corporate global security operations, and private investigations.
Raffaele M. Di Giorgio, RRDD
[email protected]
Mr. Raffaele M. Di Giorgio is a special adviser to the EP medical training program for ISA and a master medical instructor.
A successful author, medic, and protection specialist, Mr. Di Giorgio has provided security and medical services in the United States and overseas in such places as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa.
Instructors and Training Staff
“Knowing something really well doesn’t mean you can teach it well” – Small Pond Science
All ISA Instructors are vetted and their training, operational experience, and credentials are regulated and subject to audit.
ISA requires all of our staff to have real-world operational proven experience in the material they teach. Instructors must attend continuing education courses and instructor development training to stay with our program.