Security Expert - Former FBI Special Agent
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: Group Nine Risk Consulting
- Phone: (404) 992-2192
- Cell: (404) 992-2192
- Website: groupnine.us/
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Premises Liability and SecurityKeywords/Search Terms:
Premises Liability, Violent Crime, Security Negligence, Security Guards, Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Apartment Complexes, Retail Establishments, Night Clubs, Parking Lots, ForseeabilityEducation:
Master of Science - Criminology, Florida State University; Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Belmont UniversityYears in Practice:
30+Additional Information
Mark is a Senior Consultant with Group Nine Risk Consulting, specializing in security risk management, expert witness testimony, forensic consulting, and security training. He joined the firm following a distinguished 25-year federal law enforcement career, earning recognition for his contributions to national security and investigative leadership. As a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Mark led high-profile investigations into financial crimes, public corruption, organized crime, and counterterrorism. His exceptional work earned him the FBI Director’s Award twice, a testament to his investigative expertise and leadership. Before joining the FBI, Mark served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), where he conducted investigations into violent crime, narcotics trafficking, and counterintelligence. He also spearheaded Red Team Operations to identify and address facility and operational security vulnerabilities. After retiring from the FBI, Mark built and led the Cyber Threat Intelligence program for a global hospitality organization, aligning security and intelligence operations with regulatory standards while proactively mitigating emerging threats. Mark holds a Master of Science in Criminology and is a certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) through ASIS International. This globally recognized certification validates expertise in risk analysis, threat assessments, physical security systems design, and crisis management, underscoring Mark’s ability to safeguard assets and align security strategies with organizational objectives. An active member of ASIS International and InfraGard, Mark is fluent in Spanish and has extensive courtroom experience, having testified in federal and state courts across dozens of cases. His unique blend of investigative acumen, leadership, and security expertise positions him as a trusted advisor in the field.