Michael joined Gavin in 1979 as employee # 2. At that time, at-risk media figures were consulting with Gavin on their life safety and privacy challenges. They encouraged Gavin to create a protective security firm- one that would take a different and innovative approach to providing protective services.In Michael’s 40+ years of being of service to clients, GDBA afforded him the opportunity to experience and learn from many different positions of responsibility and leadership as they built a firm that would find itself being of service in 25+ cities across six countries with a team of 700+ associates.Michael recently stepped down as President having handed the day-to-day management to the next generation of leaders. As Chairman of the Executive Board, he continues to make a contribution to clients at the highest level while also mentoring his fellow colleagues.