Who We Are

Born out of Necessity

CPPS was founded in response to a world forever changed by the events of 9/11. Born out of necessity, late CEO and Founder, Randy Spivey, ignited the CPPS journey in 2002. He wanted to provide everyone with the same skills and methodology that he oversaw in the Department of Defense, to equip high-risk personnel for hostage and captivity survival.

Randy envisioned a world where every individual has the understanding and empowerment to safeguard their own safety and security. He knew certain essential tools can help ensure personal well-being. This vision is the heart and soul of CPPS.

Randy at GSX 2022

CPPS’ mission is clear - to impact workplaces and communities through individual empowerment in safety and security. We believe in transforming complex security challenges into simple, actionable solutions. It's not just about what we do; it's about why we do it!

CPPS is more than a team; we are a family united by a shared commitment to this profound vision. Each member brings passion, expertise, and dedication to making the vision a reality.

Together, let’s embark on a path towards a world where personal safety and security is a universal virtue.

Vision

We envision a world where every individual owns their safety and security, having the understanding and tools to ensure personal well-being.

Mission

Impacting workplaces and communities through individual empowerment in safety and security.

Learn more about the incredible individuals who make up the CPPS family below.

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Leadership

Jake Newton

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Jake Newton is a devoted personnel risk management professional with over 10 years of experience, specialized in training and curriculum development, high-risk emergency planning, consultative business development, and crisis survival. Jake joined CPPS after distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Specialist. During his tenure, Jake prepared over 3,000 US Government personnel for survival in the world’s highest-risk environments and held an instrumental role in re-writing the Air Force Combat Survival Course curriculum.

Josh Spivey

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

In his role, Joshua manages the day-to-day financial management functions for CPPS…regularly interfacing with many of the largest corporations in the world. In addition to his role as Vice President of Finance, Josh supports CPPS clients with developing customized solutions for their Workplace Violence Prevention and Travel Safety Programs.

Dave Benson

PRINCIPAL ADVISOR

Dave Benson is an accomplished security professional with over 40 years of Public and Private Sector expertise in the areas of Security Management, Protective Operations, Contingency Planning and Vulnerability/Risk Assessment & Mitigation. As the CPPS Senior Advisor, Global Operations and Threat Mitigation, Dave provides high-level consulting and training to CPPS clients in the areas of Travel Safety, Workplace Violence Prevention and Threat Assessment and Mitigation. Dave coordinates the CPPS Threat Management Advisory Team retainer program…providing CPPS clients with real-time advice for assessing and mitigating potential threats.

Operations

Stacie Brown

DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & TRAINING

Stacie Brown is an accomplished Learning and Development Specialist with a distinguished high-risk training and program development background. Holding a Master's Degree in Adult Education and Training and twelve years of expertise in high-risk training for the Department of Defense, specializing in detention training and emergency planning, areas where strategic insights are invaluable in building knowledge and empowerment in industry leaders. Unique approach centers on crafting effective learning solutions that engage learners and deliver tangible, measurable results—an aptitude for facilitating experiential and scenario-based training, providing learners with immersive and practical learning experiences.

Dave Hunt

SENIOR ADVISOR FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Dave Hunt, CPP® is a national expert in the field of emergency response with a 30-year background in law enforcement, terrorism response, fire/arson/explosives investigation, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical response.  He has worked in every area of national preparedness in the development and delivery of nationwide assessments, all-hazards plans, training programs, national preparedness guidance, including active shooter and active assailant prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.  His experience has built a thorough understanding of the needs and priorities for organizations to analyze risk and develop comprehensive preparedness and response capabilities.

Dr. Michael Corcoran

THREAT ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Dr. Michael H. Corcoran, President, The Workthreat Group, was in the law enforcement field for over 34 years beginning in 1968 and the threat assessment field since 1970 when he entered the United States Secret Service. Completing his doctorate in 1979 in Behavioral Science, and utilizing his law enforcement experience, he specializes in identifying and handling potentially violent subjects. He does threat assessments, determination of true potentials of violence and criminal profiling for governmental agencies, law enforcement, Fortune 500 companies, school districts and healthcare providers around the world.

Dr. Tony Beliz

THREAT ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Dr. Tony Beliz is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. He is a Senior Advisor, North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response and Instructor, University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy, Safe Communities Initiative focused on countering violent extremism. Dr. Beliz consults to private and public educational institutions, security firms, and Fortune 500 corporations on risk assessment, risk management, and special circumstances. He trains educators, threat management teams, mental health providers, security personnel, and law enforcement officers on violence threat risk assessment and intervention strategies.

Korey Staley

OPERATIONS CONSULTANT, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Korey brings over 26 years of combined military and civilian expertise in security and crisis management. He spent 22 years in the military, serving globally and specializing in securing remote locations like Iraq and Afghanistan. Since transitioning to the civilian sector, Korey has worked with the Department of Defense on captivity survival training, covering POWs, detentions, and hostage scenarios.
    He also specializes in threat management, de-escalation, active shooter response, and safe travel in high-risk areas. Aside from his military training, His qualifications include EMT and FEMA Emergency Management.
    This diverse skill set enables him to offer a comprehensive approach to personal protection and safety, with a keen understanding of human behavior and its implications in crisis situations.

Mark Howard

OPERATIONS CONSULTANT, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Production

Dillon Fletcher

VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION

Dillon Fletcher is the Vice President of Program Development for the Center for Personal Protection and Safety. He works closely with our clientele to develop eLearning courses customized uniquely for each organization. His team has developed over 150 uniquely customized courses for clients over the last 8 years he has been with CPPS, many of which are Fortune 500 companies.

Patrick Herbert

DIRECTOR, MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

Patrick Herbert is the Director of Media Development for CPPS. He received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and has been with the company since 2017. Utilizing media strategies and various technologies, Patrick leads eLearning development at CPPS. He works to effectively communicate training objectives to desired audiences across multiple industries.

Business Development

Mike Ritchie

VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Mike is the Vice President of Business Development who joined the CPPS team in 2017. Mike has a background in commercial insurance and business management. He oversees company sales, product marketing, and the relationships between CPPS and their partners and resellers. Mike has an AA degree from Spokane Falls Community College and along with his time in the insurance industry, he has spent several years in vocational ministry.

Allison Gossard

DIRECTOR, MARKETING

Allison Gossard is the Director of Marketing for CPPS. She has been in digital marketing and sales for over ten years. In 2018 Allison started a marketing agency where she served small businesses in the areas of social media marketing, paid ads, SEO, web design and email marketing. At CPPS Allison works to create and market valuable Workplace Violence Prevention content for social media, website, and email.

CPPS Core Values

Integrity

We’re committed to doing the right thing. Trust with our team and client relationships is pivotal for lasting relationships.

Adaptability

Prioritizing client needs and focusing on aligning those needs to prevailing standards.

Inclusivity

Our approach focuses on objectivity and solutions that are palatable for everyone.

Empowerment

The strongest resilience stems from the prepared and equipped individual.

Impact

Safer workplaces, communities, and homes through empowered individuals.

Excellence

Commitment to providing best-in-class products and services within our area of expertise.

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