About Us
Founded in 2021, the Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) consists of all volunteers, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and an ANSI accredited organization dedicated to elevating executive protection operations. The BEPP is committed to advancing the profession through the creation of industry standards, board certification, and other validation initiatives.
The Executive Protection Industry Needs Standards – Now
The BEPP is the only organization taking concrete steps to make that happen. The BEPP is developing the professional, foundational, and operational standards that will elevate the industry and ensure the safety of those being protected.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to elevate the training, quality, and professionalism of the Executive Protection industry.
Vision Statement
Make the Executive Protection industry professionalized and accountable by upholding unwavering ethics, standards, and competencies for the benefit of practitioners and all stakeholders served by the industry.
Creating The Standard
How Can A Standard Help The Industry
The Board of Executive Protection Professionals is the managing body for this process. The array of contributions by industry professionals who participate in the development of this document is what renders it a Standard.
Benefits of a Standard would include but not limited to:
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Commonality and standardizing terms
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Creates continuity in the industry
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Standardized knowledge base for reference
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Creates a verifiable source for EP training
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Increased client confidence in the expertise of the individual charged with their protection
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Reduce negative public contacts due to a more comprehensive understanding of the profession
Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of seasoned industry professionals responsible for developing new or revised language for Standards developed by BEPP. This Committee will also approve or reject recommendations made by the Working Group.
The BEPP Technical Committee is the consensus body and will follow the voting procedures.
Working Group
The Working Group is comprised of industry professionals who make recommendations to the Technical Committee for final consideration, revision, and approval.
Technical Committee Members may also be part of the Working Group
How Can You Get Involved?
Anyone involved in the Executive Protection industry may participate. In addition, individuals and companies that provide services that support the executive protection industry, such as Drone Pilots, alarm system integrators and etc. are also welcome to contribute.
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Those who participate in creating this Standard will have their name listed in the Standard as a Standards contributor.
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The Board of Executive Protection Professionals will be accepting applications for those who wish to be involved in the process. To stay informed of the progress, please sign up on our mailing list to receive regular updates.​
Whats Next?
The BEPP has partnered with Prometric to develop the first of its kind Executive Protection Board Certification.
Upon completing the exam with a minimum passing score, an individual would earn their Board Certified designation of "Certified Executive Protection Professional(™) " (CEPP).
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The goal is to create a nationally endorsed Board Certification as opposed to a generic, non-validated certificate of attendance, completion, or training.
Benefits of earning your Board Certification in Executive Protectionism
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Increased client confidence in the expertise of the individual hired to protect them
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Assurance that others who achieve the designation have an advanced body of knowledge and experience
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Enables organizations to include the designation as a hiring requirement
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Expanded career opportunities
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Increase potential for positions with higher levels of responsibilities
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Enhanced income
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Possible reduced general liability insurance premiums
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Validated to mentor new individuals joining the Executive Protection industry
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Personal satisfaction of achievement
Meet Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of nine Subject Matter Experts who have been carefully selected based on current/previous employment, years of experience, professional certifications, and peer review.
James Cameron, CPP
Chairman/ President
CEO
Security Concepts Group
LinkedIn
Lance Guillory, CPP
Member, Board of Directors
CEO
Safe Haven Risk Management
LinkedIn
John Knobloch
Member, Board of Directors
SVP- Director Corporate Protective Services
PNC Bank
LinkedIn
Kevin Dye
Member, Board of Directors
Senior Manager Executive Protection
Proctor and Gamble
LinkedIn
Stefanie Drysdale
Member, Board of Directors
Sr. Vice President
Prescient
LinkedIn
Travis Lishok MS, PMP,PSP
Member, Board of Directors
Security Development Manager
STV
LinkedIn
Fred Ketchem
Member, Board of Directors
Vice President of Physical and Protective Security
Orion Security Solutions
LinkedIn
Kevin Jones
Member, Board of Directors
Residential Security Program Assistant Manager
Skywalker Holdings
LinkedIn
Former Board Members
William C. Cage
Founding Member
Joseph Autera
Founding Member
Aurelia Fedenisn
Founding Member
Jason Johnson, Esq., LL.M
Founding Member
Tim Bigler, CPP
Founding Member
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Charles "Chuck" Andrews
MSME,CPP, CFE, CFCI, ICPS
Founding Member
Donald Robinson, CTM
Founding Member
George DeBusk,
MD,MSc,FACS,FCCP
Founding Member
Steven Hernandez
Founding Member
Scott Lowther, CPP, PCI
