Head of State & VIP
Security & Operations

Command Consulting Group (CCG) is comprised of the world’s foremost leaders and experts in the area of Head of State-level security and operations. Our team includes some of the very government leaders who responded to the attacks of September 11th by reinventing the Presidential security and operational support structure.

The CCG Team has the operational and hands-on experience in every area needed to perform a critical assessment and operational evaluation of how any government, corporation or institution secures and supports its leadership. CCG can help manage and resolve the individual issues and complex challenges facing any government around the world today in the following areas:

 


  • Head of State and Head of Government Operations and Administration
  • Protective Methodologies, Operations and Technologies
  • Emergency Evacuation Planning and Operations
  • Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government Programs
  • Emergency Medical and Trauma Programs
  • Technical Security Programs
  • Training Programs
  • Secure and Non-Secure Communications Systems
  • Aviation Programs and Operations
  • Situation Room, Operation Center, Command Post Design and Operation
  • Chemical, Biological & Radiological Response Planning, Operations and Mitigation

THE CCG HEAD OF STATE & VIP SECURITY & OPERATIONS TEAM

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Joseph W. Hagin served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House, where he oversaw the seamless integration of the military, security, and logistical support structure that executed Presidential travel and events worldwide.

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W. Ralph Basham was the Director of the United States Secret Service where he oversaw planning and coordination for NSSE’s and other major events involving the President and foreign Heads of State.

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Edward J. Marinzel
served as the Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protective Detail in the United States Secret Service.

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Col. Mark Tillman (Ret.)
was the Commander of the Presidential Airlift Group (PAG) and Chief Pilot of Air Force One.

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Steve Atkiss served as Special Assistant to the President for Operations where he was a principal action officer responsible for planning and executing the President’s worldwide travel and events.

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Bruce Bowen was the Deputy Director of the United States Secret Service.

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Dr. William Lang
is among the world’s foremost experts in contingency medical planning for mass casualty events and pandemic events.

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Dr. Robert Darling
has years of experience in emergency medical contingency planning at the top levels of government and expertise in pandemic preparation and response.

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Bill Masters is a preeminent expert in the fields of protective platforms, specialized acquisition management, and counter-threat technology.

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Phil Lago
was the Executive Secretary of the National Security Council where he led the overhaul of the White House Situation Room.

Jon Whittingham  

Jon Whittingham has extensive knowledge and experience in developing, programming, and executing complex counterintelligence investigations supporting a variety of classified and sensitive offensive and defensive programs and projects.

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Mike Restovich served for over 20 years as a Special Agent in the United States Secret Service with assignments in several field offices around the country as well as in various protective and headquarters’ assignments.

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