Michael Connors, Cpp, Cfe Email & Phone Number

United States

Manage team responsible for security operations, people and asset protection in the Southeast U.S. Provide leadership in delivering timely, efficient and effective physical security controls that help ensure the security and continuity of business operations at all areas of responsibility. Oversight of security vendors utilized to protect people and assets in Southeast U.S. Conduct, manage and coordinate internal and external investigations with Human Resources, legal, internal audit, claim governance and/or law enforcement as appropriate. Respond to and effectively manage all non-urgent and urgent situations escalated to the security organization. Lead the routine and timely inspection and assure physical security controls and electronic security systems are maintained in proper operating condition to provide continuous and effective protection of all company assets. Inform and advise corporate leadership on all security related matters impacting or potentially impacting business operations. Develop and maintain relationships with officials in law enforcement, intelligence and other governmental functions as well as private sector counterparts. Provide training for new and existing employees relating to security and fraud awareness, prevention and response.

United States

Responsible for directing security functions in the Eastern Region to effectively manage risk, respond to incidents, maintain continuity of operations, and safeguard the organization, team members and customers. Provide advice and counsel to senior business leaders on complex physical security, internal fraud/theft investigations or prevention, external crime incidents, crisis management and emergency response issues. Liaison with internal and external partners to mitigate and prevent losses. Leverage data and technology to focus and accomplish goals with a high business benefit. Identify and implement security and safety measures to reduce risk and provide a safe environment to customers and team members. Work collaboratively with federal and state officials in conducting criminal investigations. Testify in court as needed.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Promoted to this leadership role for exceptional performance record to directly manage overall enforcement activities of a team of agents and task force officers conducting criminal investigations. Provided expert advice, mentoring, and guidance to ensure strategic focus was maintained to accomplish group goals and business objectives. Responsible for critical incident response and development of crisis management initiatives for area of responsibility. Collaborated with individuals in multiple jurisdictions to develop budget after assessing required resources, equipment, skills, and technology. Developed and maintained a budget for operational needs and goals. Awards and Commendations during tenure:++++++++++++++++++++Federal Law Enforcement Officer's Association - Investigative Excellence Award, 2016US Attorney's Office Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2016South Florida HIDTA, Outstanding Cooperative Effort National Award, 2013Dade County Top Cop Award, 2013ATF Distinguished Service Medal, 2012ATF Special Act Award, 2006, 2005 and 2002

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Performed a full range of criminal investigative duties including extensive planning and coordination of complex, significant investigations involving major conspiracies, multiple jurisdictions and multiple defendants.+ Hand-picked and selected as team leader by senior management for numerous sensitive investigations.+ Chosen as one of only 25 agents in the entire organization to be a member of the Enhanced Undercover Program+ Assigned by high ranking city, state, and federal officials to manage multiple priority long-term investigative projects, develop mission strategy, scope and rollout.+ Independently conducted investigations of complexity and importance. Planned and conducted arrest warrants, search warrants and seizures which required coordination of other federal, state and local agencies. + Testified in federal and state courts+ Developed and implemented complex operational security plans+ Originated and prepared prosecutable multi- jurisdictional investigations+ Worked jointly among federal, state and local agencies in the development of task forces to combat criminal threats.+ Participated as an undercover operative in numerous long-term deep infiltrations of criminal organizations throughout the United States including complex, sensitive, high profile investigations. + Instructor at the ATF National Academy and other locations in the following subject matters: Complex Investigations; Home Invasion Investigations; Storefront Operations; Advanced Undercover and Field Operations.

New York, New York, United States

Conducted complex criminal investigations involving internal crimes, mail theft, identity theft, financial crimes, fraud, as well as robberies and burglaries of U.S. Postal facilities. Independently planned and conducted complex criminal investigations and testified in federal and state court. Wrote detailed reports of investigation and presented results to high level management and other external parties.

New York, New York, United States

Performed criminal investigations at VA Medical Centers focused on fraud, theft of U.S. government property and pharmaceuticals, sales of controlled substances and guns, and other crimes affecting the safety and security of VA facilities and employees. Independently planned and conducted complex criminal investigations and testified in federal and state court.