Robert L. Kierstead, Ma, Cpp®, Ms Email & Phone Number

Newark, De, Us

Responsible for corporate investigations & physical security at all locations.

Newark, De, Us

Demonstrated leadership and expertise in conducting corporate investigations to include Code of Business Conduct (COBC), internal, sensitive, and cybersecurity. Responsible for asset protection, employee safety, and executive protection at Board of Director meetings. Established and maintained relationships with internal and external partners as well as law enforcement agencies. Serves on COBC Working Group. Responsible for oversight and maintenance of security platforms and technologies.

Washington, Dc, Us

Formerly the Special Agent In Charge (SAIC) of the 5 state Seattle District, rehired post-government retirement by the agency as a contractor under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a Dual Compensation Waiver to perform duties deemed essential to the missions of the U.S. Secret Service. Roles include mentoring, recruitment, and hiring of talent, and protective functions. Extensive experience in leading protective operations involving the President of the United States and other heads of state, and in spearheading landmark cyber investigations. Served as an advisor to the Seattle Cyber Fraud Task Force.

Contracted by private companies to provide bespoke security consulting, advisory, and protective services. Available for pro bono consultations, on case-by-case basis, to non-profit and charitable organizations.

Recruited by a New York City based company and Howard Schultz, and ultimately hired by the Howard Schultz CEO to direct security operations and act as key liaison with local, state, and federal public safety agencies, as well as private security companies for the purpose of providing Howard Schultz, former chairman and CEO of Starbucks, with elite protective services during a national book tour and high profile public schedule. • Accompanied Howard Schultz, and directed seamless protective detail coverage in multiple locations throughout U.S., ensuring safety at public events in potentially volatile environments, including CNN and Fox News town hall broadcasts.• Advised clientele and senior staff on all pertinent security issues and responses to medical emergencies, providing the highest quality in protective services.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided dynamic executive leadership for five Agency offices covering an expansive geographic and intensely active region: Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska with over 70 full-time employees and multi-million-dollar operating budgets. Additional supervision of 400+ employees during surge capacity scenarios. Achieved extraordinary results in transnational cybercrime investigations.• Served as agency’s counterpart to U.S. Attorneys in 5 states/6 federal judicial districts. Designated as U.S. Secret Service executive responsible for coordinating security for all Presidential and dignitary visits to region with Protective Divisional SAIC’s and White House staff.• Led a multitude of landmark transnational cybercrime investigations which involved the successful apprehensions and arrests of prolific computer network hackers.• Oversaw a cross-functional team which identified perpetrators of large scale financial crimes and seized assets from illegal enterprises.• Provided a safe and secure environment for the U.S. President, foreign heads of state, and Presidential Candidates during 350+ visits to the district. • Appointed by USSS Director as Chairman of Investigative Issues Focus Group (IIFG), which is designed to improve field-based personnels’ performance and morale.

Washington, Dc, Us

Established the Seattle Electronic Task Force SECTF) and led a multitude of high-impact cyber crime investigations. Responsible for directing all investigative, cyber, protection, HR and administrative operations/processes in the Seattle district, which encompassed 5 states with 5 agency offices, 50+ full-time employees and 20+ task force officers. Exercised oversight of multi-million-dollar budget.• Established Pacific Northwest region’s first Electronic Crimes Task Force (ECTF) which was recognized as a paradigm within the agency for tracking and arresting transnational cyber criminals. Oversaw successful arrests and prosecutions of foreign and domestic computer network hackers.• Selected as protective detail shift leader during the 2008 Presidential Campaign, directly provided a safe environment for Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton and Presidential Nominee spouse Michelle Obama.

Washington, Dc, Us

Selected to manage divisional budget and supervise U.S. Secret Service tactical units. Devised and managed $10M+ base budget of newly created division comprised of USSS tactical entities, such as Counter Assault, Counter Sniper, Emergency Response Teams, K-9 and Magnetometer Units. Led operational Counter Assault Teams in protecting the U.S. President, Vice President, and visiting dignitaries.• Led transformation research and development projects and provided expert program analysis to U.S. Secret Service senior executive leadership. • Rated as SOD’s top GS-14 supervisor for 2 consecutive years. Recognized for persuading the agency’s executive leadership to dramatically increase funding for the Secret Service tactical units’ technical equipment and training programs.

Washington, Dc, Us

Oversaw protection of U.S. Presidents. Supervised the White House Joint Operations Center (JOC) and led Counter Sniper and Emergency Response Teams of 150+ employees. Traveled and worked worldwide on operational shifts and advance teams in foreign and domestic settings.• Selected as Detail Leader to ensure the safety and security of First Family member and Senior White House Advisor during international travel. • Demonstrated success in directing complex security teams and collaborating with foreign law enforcement entities.• Served roles as Presidential Protective Division shift agent, advance agent, and Counter Assault Team (CAT) member and supervisor.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led financial crime investigations and protective advances, as well as serving on protective details. Selected to be the first U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to the Boston Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and was designated as co-case agent on high-profile counter-terrorism investigation that resulted in multiple arrests.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Security Studies - Homeland Security And Defense

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Criminal Justice And Corrections

U.S. Secret Service/Johns Hopkins University Executive Development Program

Master Of Science - Ms, Management