100+ years
Years of combined experience
Trusted Protection For Volatile Situations
ROWAN Security provides proactive and discreet security and intelligence solutions for high-profile individuals across the United States.
WHAT WE DO
Taking a holistic approach to protective services, ROWAN Security provides corporations and high-profile individuals with an integrated security solution designed to provide 360 protection no matter the circumstances. Our highly experienced team utilizes decades of knowledge and experience in providing security solutions for high-profile clients domestically and internationally in ROWAN Security’s discreet and proactive approach to protection.
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Extensive Experience
The ROWAN Security team has provided integrated security solutions to multiple Fortune 500 companies, household names, and government officials over the span of decades, solving complex security concerns with premium protective solutions.
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Unparalleled Leadership
Our leadership team is unmatched, with highly specialized backgrounds at the highest level of US military and government.
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Trusted Partner
Business owners, UHNWIs and prominent public figures put their trust in the ROWAN Security team. We have partnered with businesses and individuals across the United States to provide tailored, integrated security and investigative solutions with excellent results. For a security provider you can trust, choose ROWAN.
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Integrated Solutions
We utilize the extensive security and intelligence capabilities of our leadership team to present fully integrated solutions for our clients that seamlessly blend protective services with top-level intelligence.
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OUR SERVICES
Today’s solutions for tomorrow’s problems.
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Corporate Investigations
Expert corporate investigation services to reveal the truth and reduce risk.
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Executive Protection
A fully integrated, 360 approach to tailored protection for high-profile individuals. Executive Protection solutions seamlessly integrate protective services and intelligence to solve complex security concerns.
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Policy, Procedures & Planning
Customized, compliant security policies and procedures designed to build strong foundations and protect your organization’s people, assets and reputation.
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Workplace Violence
A holistic, tailored approach to managing volatile situations in the workplace including high-threat terminations, employee investigations and workplace violence.
ABOUT US
ROWAN Security was founded to address a gap in the market for a reliable and discreet security solution for high-profile individuals and organizations across the United States.
Our unwavering commitment to excellence combined with the extensive experience of our leadership team gives our clients the peace of mind that their safety is our top priority.
No two clients are the same, and therefore neither are their security requirements. At ROWAN Security, our focus on providing a holistic and integrated approach to protective services means that we can design a tailored solution for each client that adapts to their ever changing needs and quickly identifies new and emerging vulnerabilities. The ability to scale our services in line with our clients’ requirements ensures that we can provide 24/7 security regardless of the situation.
MISSION STATEMENT
To act with unwavering commitment, integrity, and initiative, delivering results in every task entrusted to us. We embrace challenges head-on, seek solutions independently, and hold ourselves accountable to complete each mission with excellence – no matter the obstacles.
Ref: Letter to Garcia
MEET THE TEAM
Meet the team of experts behind ROWAN Security, and discover more about their backgrounds.
David Dezso
CEO & Founder
David Dezso is an expert in geopolitical analysis and operations. With a background as a former Green Beret and Special Operations soldier, he brings a unique perspective to understanding global crises.
Before founding ROWAN Security and Banyan Risk Group, David held executive positions at a prominent global energy company, where he served as Director of Operations and Sales. In this role, he witnessed firsthand how crucial decision-making processes could be hindered by a lack of critical information during key moments.
By merging his mission-oriented military training with a deep understanding of the commercial world, David established ROWAN Security to seamlessly integrate various risk management disciplines. This integration empowers ROWAN’s clients to make informed decisions at the critical juncture of business opportunities and risk mitigation.
David is a dedicated lifelong learner, holding an MBA from Rice University, a JD from South Texas College of Law, and a BS from The Citadel. Additionally, he has earned certificates from Harvard Law School and the Buckley School.
Josh Kiluk
Managing Director, Operations
As an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team, Josh leads operational strategy with an unwavering commitment to our corporate mission and our clients’ objectives. His mission is to ensure seamless, efficient execution within all operations, always striving to elevate performance and promote sustainable growth within the organization.
Bringing nearly 20 years of experience from both public and private sectors, Josh’s tenure as an Operative and Foreign Service Officer within the U.S. Special Operations Forces and the State Department has equipped him with the leadership acumen and strategic insight necessary to navigate complex geopolitical scenarios.
During his time at the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Josh was entrusted with directing critical global Special Operations programs on behalf of the Secretary of Defense and the President. His track record includes the development of operational strategies for interagency crisis response and the successful execution of sensitive operations.
Presently an Executive MBA candidate at Kellogg’s School of Management, Josh also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University and a National Security Leadership Program Certificate from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
Fran Muhrer
Chief of Staff
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Fran leads business planning and operations across the company, in support of ROWAN Security’s own priorities and that of our customers and partners. On behalf of the CEO, Fran drives alignment across ROWAN executives and their functions through forums focused on strategy, innovation and leadership. Additionally, she focuses on driving optimization with efficient execution for the Banyan organization.
Previously, Fran served as an Intelligence Manager responsible for developing and implementing business intelligence strategies tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.
Prior to joining ROWAN Security and Banyan Risk Group, Fran served as an analyst for the U.S. government for seven years in several different roles, including at the Department of the Treasury. Her areas of regional expertise are Latin America, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Fran graduated summa cum laude from American University with a BA double major in Philosophy, and Spanish and Latin American Studies. She speaks fluent Spanish.
Tim Jones
Managing Director, Intelligence
Tim Jones is ROWAN Security’s Director for Intelligence. Tim leads our team of diverse and skilled analysts to provide impactful insight and empower our clients around the world. Whether it be geopolitical analysis, country risk, travel risk intelligence or protective intelligence the team is ready.
Tim brings to ROWAN Security significant and rigorous analytic expertise and leadership, conducting innovative research and analysis in the U.S. government. He has vast regional expertise from the Middle East, Southwest Asia, Central Eurasia to Africa.
An avid scholar, Tim earned his doctorate, coupling quantitative methods and statistical analysis to research the causes and dynamics of conflict and peace, at the University of Michigan. Tim also holds a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University and a Master of International Affairs from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy & Strategy. Tim speaks German, Chinese (Mandarin) and Farsi.
Lucy Love
Director of Marketing
Lucy Love is an internationally recognized, award-winning digital marketing expert with over a decade of experience creating dynamic and engaging marketing and content strategies for niche industries in both the United Kingdom and United States.
Over her career, she has helped clients to achieve over £16 million in investor funding, win multiple national and international awards, and has generated extensive press coverage both in the United States and overseas including features in Associated Press, Fox News and NewsMax. She has also played an instrumental role in multiple global campaigns for world renowned brands and celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, SharkNinja, UGG and more.
Lucy brings her extensive experience in the risk management and intelligence industry to ROWAN Security and Banyan Risk Group.
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