Jon C. Delena Email & Phone Number

New England

Guidepost Solutions is the global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting. I am proud to serve as a senior managing director, joining the Investigations practice group. In this role, I will leverage my experience in complex investigations, security, and risk and.

Arlington, VA

• Provide transformative leadership—grounded in practical execution—as core member of the executive team for the DEA, an organization with 10,000 employees and 330+ offices in 70 countries. Steer all business, financial.
• Restructure and revitalize in-house operations to enable complex, multinational investigations—and improve the agency’s capacity to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks.
• Leverage years of experience in investigative leadership to implement business-minded solutions that allow the DEA to better address threats, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance.
• Embed data and analytics into all operations, investigations, and enforcement efforts.
• Collaboratively manage and facilitate workplace investigations.DRIVING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & EFFECTIVENESS
• Oversee 10 divisions including Compliance, Financial Management, HR, IT, Congressional Affairs, Training Academy, and others.

Arlington, VA

• Transformed DEA’s Congressional and Media divisions to expand awareness of the DEA’s mission and goals—expanding visibility and inspiring action among government officials and members of the public. Advised and.
• Recognized the role of public affairs and government relations in confronting the opioid epidemic, and created programs that connected the DEA with community groups.
• Established the first-ever National Family Summit on the Opioid Epidemic, involving representatives from 80 organizations owned and run by parents who lost children to drug poisoning or overdose.
• Headed development of the Faces of Fentanyl Memorial.

New England Field Division

• Tapped for the Senior Executive Service (SES) and advanced to a new role to oversee investigations, operations, and compliance for the New England Division. Directed and mobilized the efforts of nearly 500 employees at.
• Designed ahead-of-the-curve programs to fight drug trafficking, money laundering (and threat finance), violent crime, and the diversion of legally produced pharmaceuticals.
• Drove the Continuity of Operations Plan (business continuity plan) to ensure uninterrupted operations during disasters and crisis events. Implemented solutions for disaster response, emergency planning, and security.

New Hampshire, United States

• Returned to the field to infuse new energy, expertise, and commitment into criminal investigations as the opioid epidemic grabbed hold of the American public in all the worst ways. Headed initiatives to target.
• Coached and inspired team members and worked with counterparts to execute hard-hitting investigations with impact in the US and overseas.
• Shifted priorities to place community needs at the center of DEA operations and investigations.
• Created the first-ever Opioid Summit for Youth, attended by nearly 8,500 teenagers bussed in from schools across the country. Forged an alliance between DEA and Hollywood’s Wahlberg family to roll out similar events.
• Supervised and assisted with sensitive, confidential workplace investigations.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Provided trustworthy, knowledgeable leadership and advisory services to the Chief of Global Operations, one of the highest-ranking executives within the 10,000-employee enterprise. Supported and accelerated programs as.
• Partnered with the CEO, COO, CIO, and CFO to set objectives, align resources, and support administrative and investigative operations around the world.
• Fostered and managed professional communications with White House officials and US government agencies (CIA, Department of State, Department of Defense, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy) as well as.
• Researched and addressed organization-wide issues on behalf of the Chief of Global Operations.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Sensitive Investigative Units (SIUs) are vetted teams of foreign law enforcement and intelligence professionals who team up with DEA agents on complex and delicate investigations. Joined the Office of Special Projects.
• Built coalitions and strengthened teams—harnessing the power of people to achieve ambitious goals.
• Enabled and enforced compliance by implementing training programs, policies, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance measures.
• Brought integrity and clear communication to all interactions, which cultivated relationships and set the stage for creative solutions to complicated, longstanding international issues.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Oversaw criminal investigations with US and global impact. Managed budgets, coordinated logistics, and mentored staff for superior performance and high levels of loyalty and morale. Offered investigative and administrative leadership for an efficient, results-driven team and an exceptionally productive division.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado And Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Led and conducted criminal investigations into drug traffickers, money launderers, and other criminal organizations. Handled confidential information and evidence to facilitate cases. Collaborated extensively with government agencies and local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Naples, Florida, United States

Master Of Science - Ms, Executive Leadership

Master of Science in Executive Leadership

Certificate, Foundational Leadership

Certificate, Dea Strategic Leadership

DEA Strategic Leadership Program for senior leaders.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology