Security Executive

Kevin M. Cronin, MBA, PCI Security & Crisis Management Expert

**********@*****.*** 248-***-**** · Bloomfield Hills, MI Security & Crisis Management Expert and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) with over 28 years’ experience in law enforcement and corporate security & risk management. Specialize in business intelligence investigations, security assessments, crisis risk management, threat and vulnerability analysis and building secure operational processes, procedures and policies. Champion corporate fraud and espionage investigations and loss prevention of trade secrets, data, intellectual property and product distribution. Highly successful track record in government, law enforcement, and private sector organizations; lauded professional performance with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and federal and local jurisdictions. Granted Top Secret Security Clearance from the U.S. government. Coach, develop and empower top-performing teams. Excellent interpersonal skills; forge effective relationships with diverse groups of colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders. Recognized for sound judgment and valuable key decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving skills … all with a solid work ethic. Proactive, pragmatic, and respected. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

CORPORATE SECURITY CYBER SECURITY BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CORPORATE & CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS RISK & THREAT ASSESSMENTS FRAUD & FORENSICS M&A DUE DILIGENCE LOSS PREVENTION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COST CONTROL CRISIS MANAGEMENT ASSET PROTECTION TALENT & TEAM DEVELOPMENT INTERNAL CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE CLIENT & COLLEAGUE ENGAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORTARIS CAPITAL PARTNERS

PRINCIPAL BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI • 2019 - PRESENT

Fortaris Capital Advisors is a global risk management and financial advisory firm delivering over 50 years of leadership expertise with a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions to improve profitability, mitigate risks and maximize stakeholder value. The Fortaris team is expert in their field providing corporate security, fraud investigation, cyber-security and financial management solutions for companies of all sizes, across numerous industries. From start-ups to mature companies facing restructuring, the team brings the know-how and tools needed to safeguard and protect against the menacing threats to business continuity in today’s evolving global marketplace. Fortaris Capital Advisors is a fully licensed and insured advisory and private investigation firm. The Fortaris Advantage©

• World class expertise & personalized service

• Dedicated team of professionals with executive leadership experience with international public & private companies & professional advisory firms

• Hands-on experience with companies undergoing pervasive change, combined with broad restructuring & advisory expertise

• Deep knowledge of best practices & innovative tools and solutions

• Proven track record working with clients & companies ranging from $5 million to over $150 billion in annual sales

• Competitive fee structure ensuring clients receive high-value services NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (NHL)

SECURITY LIAISON DETROIT, MI • 2017 - PRESENT

Oversee security protocols and crisis risk management on behalf of the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesar’s Arena. Organize security partners and law enforcement officers to provide large venue protection in the fast paced professional sports industry. Responsible for security and protection of all on- and off-ice NHL officials and ensure compliance with league protocols and policies. STOCKX

VICE PRESIDENT, CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND ASSET PROTECTION DETROIT, MI • 2019 - 2020 Created and implemented a best-in-class global security department overseeing e-commerce fraud, investigations, asset protection, crisis management and corporate security protocols and policies. StockX is an online marketplace founded in 2016 and is among the fastest-growing global tech startups serving customers in 172 countries; achieved “Unicorn” status in 2019 with a market valuation exceeding $1 billion.

• Cut vendor costs by 39% YoY resulting from successful negotiations of service contracts and identification of security and operational efficiencies

• Improved inventory losses in 2019 from over 22% of gross volume to below 1% through implementation of loss prevention system and stringent e- commerce fraud tools while balancing impact to customer experience

• Managed global security response and mitigated fraud losses associated with 2020 COVID-19 and 2019 global data breach

• Aggressively pursued criminal prosecutions of fraud suspects; resulted in numerous investigations leading to criminal charges and/or civil restitution

MACKINAC PARTNERS

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTIGATIONS, RISK & DISPUTE ADVISORY BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI • 2015 - 2019 Spearheaded executive management and operations of global Investigations, Risk, and Dispute Advisory Group. Built solid client book of business. Designed and implemented risk management plans for clients to optimize security, mitigate risks, and manage crises driving lower costs, improved profitability and increased enterprise value.

• Grew client consulting revenue YoY—achieved 274% revenue growth in 2017—through new business development skills, implementation of stricter internal group controls, and consistently delivered high quality, high value work product to all clients

• Slashed operating costs and overhead by 25% in 2018 while exceeding client expectations and delivering value creating services U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

SPECIAL AGENT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL DETROIT, MI • 2011 - 2015 Initiated independent investigations, audits and inspections of DHS programs and operations. Lead the DHS, Office of Inspector General (OIG) open investigations and conversions to criminal prosecutions for 5 consecutive years. Continually developed, proposed and implemented recommendations on new ways to complete all DHS tasks more effectively, efficiently, and economically.

• Saved U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars annually by accurately identifying and eliminating fraud, abuse, mismanagement, while minimizing process and procedure waste within DHS

• Increased YoY national criminal prosecutions consistently

• Led criminal investigations and prosecution of members of the U. S. Congress, government employees, contractors and vendors associated with DHS criminal violations

FARMINGTON HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

SERGEANT FARMINGTON HILLS, MI • 1993 - 2011

Supervised law enforcement operations in one of Michigan’s largest municipalities. Developed and implemented operational budgets. Excelled as operations and scheduling liaison between multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

• Earned national recognition from U.S. Department of Justice for implementation of powerful Community Policing Program that swiftly identified and studied crime patterns, led investigations, and apprehended criminals

• Decreased operational expense budget for highly skilled policing unit by 10% YoY on a continuous basis through vendor negotiations and implementing more efficient processes and procedures

• Enhanced proactive law enforcement techniques by 30% YoY by implementing top-skilled enforcement unit to identify and analyze crime patterns and trends to deter and dismantle criminal organizations

• Managed and trained a highly skilled Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) emergency response team FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI), DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA) & U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) TASK FORCE OFFICER & ASSISTANT CREW LEADER DETROIT, MI • 2000 - 2006

• Identified and dismantled international narcotic organizations importing and exporting narcotics, weapons, and money laundering violations around the world as member of the esteemed FBI Narcotic Conspiracy Task Force

• Engaged in purchasing and selling narcotics and firearms in an undercover capacity

• Earned certification as an expert witness for court testimony EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY School of Police Staff and Command, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY Strategic Leadership Program, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF POLICE STAFF & COMMAND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

Executive Board Member, CAREHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY Youth Flag Football Coach, NFL FLAG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER) Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

Michigan Council of Professional Investigators (MCPI) Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)

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