AGS Security
A premier personal protection and risk management firm Headquartered in the National Capital Region | Serving clients globally
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About Us
AGS Security is a premier personal protection and international risk management firm built for leaders operating at the highest levels of business, government, and public life. We are dedicated to safeguarding corporate executives, current and former political office holders, foreign government leaders and diplomatic delegations, and high-profile individuals operating in the most complex and challenging threat environments. The firm specializes in protective operations, security and risk consulting, and training and capability development. Whether navigating sensitive commercial or diplomatic activity, elevated public visibility, or geopolitical friction, AGS Security serves as a trusted partner to ensure every engagement is seamless, safe, and handled with absolute discretion.
Co-founded by former United States National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and former National Security Council Chief of Staff Alexander Gray, AGS Security is comprised of a robust network of retired U.S. Secret Service agents, military special operations veterans, off duty and retired local law enforcement officers and former senior defense and intelligence community officials. This expertise empowers those we support to operate with the confidence expected at the highest levels of global commerce, diplomacy and sports and entertainment.
AGS Security is uniquely positioned to deliver the discipline and precision of official U.S. protective services, enhanced by private sector flexibility to meet the unique needs of each client.
Management and Organization
Our team brings deep experience from national security, diplomacy, and protective services, with a record of operating at the highest levels of government and business. Clients can be confident they are supported by professionals whose expertise has been proven in the most demanding environments.
We deliberately maintain a lean core team, supported by a trusted network of more than 60 retired agents and seasoned operators. This structure provides access to the very best talent while ensuring we can tailor each protection detail and security service to the unique requirements of our clients. Every professional is rigorously screened, bound by strict confidentiality, and trained to operate seamlessly within our command structure.
Robert C. O’Brien
Robert C. O’Brien served as the 27th U.S. National Security Advisor from 2019–2021, where he was the President’s principal advisor on all aspects of American foreign policy and national security. From 2019 to 2021, Ambassador O’Brien served as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs and was personally involved in the operational planning and recovery of 25 detainees and hostages. Earlier in his career, Ambassador O’Brien served as a Major in the JAG Corps of the United States Army reserve. Ambassador O’Brien currently serves on President Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board and previously held numerous senior government posts alongside a distinguished legal career.
Alexander
Chairman Vice Chairman
B.
Gray
Alexander B. Gray formerly served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the National Security Council, where he managed the NSC’s front office, budget, personnel, and policy coordination process. He previously held senior roles at the White House, including Special Assistant to the President for the Defense Industrial Base and Director for Oceania and Indo-Pacific Security. A recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service and the National Security Council’s Outstanding Service Award, Mr. Gray is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and the Global Taiwan Institute.
James B. Skinner
James B. Skinner previously served on the White House National Security Council as Special Assistant to the U.S. National Security Advisor, managing sensitive national security processes and global engagements. Earlier, as a Presidential Appointee at the Department of Defense, he directed counterthreat finance and transnational organized crime initiatives, leading Pentagon task forces and serving on specialized counterterrorism cells. These roles required close coordination with intelligence, law enforcement, and protective security partners to manage complex, time-sensitive missions. He is recognized as a national security leader through his roles at American Global Strategies, American Foreign Policy Council, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and as a recipient of the NextGen Leadership Award for Policy and Public Service.
Mark R. Youngblood
Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer
Mark Youngblood is a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service with extensive experience in protective operations, investigations, intelligence, and threat assessments. He previously led a U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force in the state of Maryland and was a supervisor in the Dignitary Protective Division. Mark has protected corporate executives, U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, and foreign dignitaries from more than 60 countries. He continues to advise corporate leaders on executive protection, counter-surveillance, vulnerability assessments, and cyber threat intelligence.
TEAM
Katie R. Price
Bret Scoville
Vice President of Security Chief of Staff
Katie Price is the Chief of Staff at AGS Security LLC, where she helps drive strategic initiatives and ensure operational excellence. From 2017 to 2020, she served in the White House as a Press Assistant, coordinating media engagements and messaging for senior officials and the President. She later joined the Trump Presidential Campaign as Deputy Director of Surrogate Operations, leading efforts to mobilize high-profile surrogates nationwide. Concurrent to her role at AGS Security, Mrs. Price serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO of American Global Strategies.
Bret Scoville began his career with the U.S. Secret Service in 1990, serving in roles that included multiple Presidential Protective Details, leadership on the Counter Assault Team, and supervisory positions in both the Protective Intelligence and Criminal Investigative Divisions. He coordinated security for numerous U.S. dignitaries and foreign heads of state, working closely with ambassadors, diplomats, and international security officials. Now with AGS Security, Mr. Scoville advises corporate and diplomatic leaders on security, crisis management, fraud prevention, and close protection.
TEAM
Margaret E. Bennett
Director of Protocol and Administration
Margaret E. Bennett is a former felony prosecutor and current Judge Advocate in the Georgia National Guard, with experience trying serious felony cases and advising military commanders on legal matters. She has served as an Assistant District Attorney in Metro Atlanta (Cobb County), where she managed hundreds of cases and secured convictions in complex violent crimes. A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and Brigham Young University, Mrs. Bennett is admitted to the Georgia Bar and has deployed overseas as an Operational Contract Support and Deputy Brigade JAG officer supporting U.S. Mission European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce.
Lauren M. Michie
Director of Client Relations
Lauren M. Michie is a C-130J pilot with the California Air National Guard, having completed advanced pilot training through the U.S. Air Force, including Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Pilot from Utah Valley University, where she earned multiple honors for academic achievement and leadership. In addition to her U.S. military aviation career, she is credentialed with a multi-engine commercial, instrument, private pilot licenses and has professional experience in office administration.
Services: Protective Operations
Executive & Dignitary Protection
Many corporate executives and high-level U.S. and foreign officials travel to Washington, D.C. without the protective, transport, or logistical support they require, often relying on small personal teams or ad-hoc arrangements that may be insufficient for navigating the city’s complex environment. AGS Security fills this gap by providing highly trained personal protection agents who utilize the intelligence and security principles modeled by the U.S. Secret Service and other elite government security agencies. Our agents have decades of experience safeguarding Fortune 100 executives, heads of state, and foreign dignitaries.
Outside of the National Capital Region, AGS Security can provide personal security details and partners with a select network of high-caliber security firms to deliver customized nationwide and international coverage.
Our agents remain close at hand, maintaining an unobtrusive presence that safeguards without disrupting the client’s interactions or drawing unnecessary attention. Each engagement is grounded in rigorous planning, real-time awareness, and the judgment to respond decisively should circumstances require.
Confidence in security is the foundation that empowers leaders and prominent figures to operate effectively in both their public roles and private lives. Our bespoke service is designed to uphold that standard, tailoring each engagement to the client’s unique profile, priorities, and risk environment.
Services: Protective Operations
Personal Protective Transport Services
Safe and efficient transportation is a critical component of any visit to Washington, D.C., and AGS Security provides a premier car service for clients. This can be included with our Executive Protection offering or provided as a standalone service upon request. Our drivers are trained in protective driving techniques such as evasive maneuvers, route surveillance, and motorcade driving. AGS Security drivers work in tandem with our protection agents as one team.
AGS Security conducts route reconnaissance ahead of time, planning alternate routes in case of protests, traffic, or other disruptions. The benefit to clients is door-to-door security and convenience – they don’t have to worry about navigating an unfamiliar city or about vulnerabilities during transit. Every aspect of ground transportation, from a simple hotel transfer to a multi-vehicle motorcade is handled professionally and punctually. Essentially, this service line assures that wherever the client goes, they get there safely, smoothly, and without drawing unwanted attention.
For those seeking an extra measure of protection, AGS Security offers an armored SUV or sedan with a driver uniquely qualified to handle these vehicles.
Services: Protective Operations
Onsite Protection
AGS Security provides temporary or long-term protective operations agents for corporate office buildings, residential estates, embassies, houses of worship, K-12 schools, and university campuses. AGS Security can be the standalone provider or augment existing security personnel during peak periods, special events, critical incidents, or surge circumstances.
Travel Protection
AGS Security provides comprehensive travel security and executive protection solutions for clients operating domestically and internationally, mitigating the risks and complexities that accompany business and personal travel. Our protective teams conduct advance planning, site assessments, route and movement coordination, real-time monitoring, and liaise with local authorities. Backed by a global network and established embassy and infrastructure relationships, we empower clients to remain focused on their objectives while we manage their safety with precision and discretion.
Services: Protective Operations
Site Advances and Logistics
Prior to each client visit, our team engages in thorough advance planning. This service is often coupled with executive protection but is offered as a standalone service to supplement a client’s existing team. The advance work includes site security surveys of all venues on the client’s itinerary: hotels, meeting locations, event halls, restaurants and more. We evaluate each location for potential risks and coordinate with on-site security or local police as needed. In the case of public speaking engagements or other high-profile events, our advance team will visit the site days prior, map entry and exit routes, identify positions for our agents, and ensure the venue’s security is briefed on our protocols.
AGS Security will also serve as the client’s liaison with law enforcement and government entities in the U.S., while handling “soft” logistics like coordinating with hotels for private entrances or elevator access to avoid press or crowds.
We present a comprehensive visit security plan to the client or staff directly, outlining all measures in place before major movements. This process removes uncertainty and greatly reduces risks because we address potential problems in advance of the client’s arrival.
Services: Protective Operations
Counter-Surveillance Operations
At AGS Security, we educate clients on the full spectrum of executive protection, including services that extend beyond the traditional “close protection” model. One of the most vital and underutilized strategies is counter-surveillance. Preoperational surveillance is often the first step in an adversary’s plan. By targeting vulnerable areas and observing principal routines, attackers gather critical information unnoticed. This service addresses risks that emerge outside established secure zones, offering preemptive threat detection and disruption capabilities that enhance traditional protective efforts. Our counter-surveillance teams serve as a “Scout Team” or “Screening Force”, expanding the protection bubble and providing early warnings by:
·Proactively identifying suspicious or hostile behaviors
·Operating covertly in public areas to detect surveillance efforts
·Supplementing existing security with situational intelligence and real-time reporting
·Providing support inside venues when requested
·Maintaining coordination with law enforcement and operational teams
·Conducting covert, consensual interactions to elicit useful intelligence
·Delivering attacker’s-perspective vulnerability assessments prior to visits
Services: Protective Operations
Venue Security
AGS Security begins securing the venue well before an event takes place. We will conduct a comprehensive site assessment to understand the physical layout, access points, environment, and any vulnerabilities unique to the location. While working with the host committee, all entrances and exits will be evaluated, along with loading areas, parking facilities, and adjacent public spaces to determine how guests, staff, vendors and materials will move throughout the site. Based on this assessment, AGS Security will develop a tailored security plan that aligns with the event’s size, profile, and risk level while minimizing disruption to the guest experience.
On the day of the event, AGS Security will establish controlled access to the venue. This may include credentialing and badge checks, monitoring magnetometers, screening procedures, and clearly defined entry and exit routes to prevent unauthorized access. AGS Security personnel will be positioned at key locations throughout the venue to monitor activity, manage crowd flow, and quickly identify anything out of place. This will all be coordinated with the host committee staff to ensure that security measures are integrated smoothly, allowing the event to proceed professionally and without visible tension or confusion. AGS Security personnel will maintain communication with local emergency services to ensure rapid response capability, when appropriate.
Services: Security & Risk Mitigation
Corporate Security & Risk Mitigation
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, AGS Security provides comprehensive security consultation services designed to help corporate entities anticipate, assess, and mitigate risk. AGS Security works in partnership with corporate executives and their current security teams to evaluate physical, operational, and organizational vulnerabilities, taking into account emerging threats such as workplace violence, geopolitical instability, cyber-physical convergence, and reputational risk. AGS Security delivers clear, actionable insights that enable organizations to make informed decisions and strengthen their overall security posture without disrupting core business operations.
The approach AGS Security takes is proactive, intelligence-led, and tailored to each client’s industry, footprint, and risk tolerance. We combine strategic advisory services with practical implementation support, including crisis preparedness, executive protection planning, access control strategies, and incident response frameworks. By aligning security strategy with business objectives, AGS Security empowers corporate entities to move beyond reactive measures and build resilient, adaptable security programs that protect people, assets, and continuity in an increasingly complex risk landscape.
Services: Security & Risk Mitigation
Vulnerability Assessments of Corporate Facilities
AGS Security offers in-depth vulnerability assessments of any corporate office, government building, private residence, school, university campus, and house of worship. Following the assessment, AGS Security will present a plan with measures to increase security of the location in question. This will include a vulnerability matrix, as well as an array of recommendations for camera placement, internal and external security enhancements, window and door reinforcement, saferoom specifications, security personnel placement, evacuation protocol, and more.
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
AGS Security provides insight into emerging threats such as fraud, hostile actors, organized networks, and geopolitical developments. AGS Security will monitor social media, news, and online sources in real time to identify issues before they escalate. Our analysts review and verify findings, turning complex information into clear, actionable intelligence for the client. The client will have direct access to AGS Security subject matters experts in executive protection, investigations, and risk management.
Services: Security & Risk Mitigation
Metropolitan Assessments for State, Local, and National Governments
An AGS Security team of consultants will travel to the city in question to observe vulnerabilities and threats in the urban environment that may impact the client. AGS Security will then deliver a set of recommendations for a newly enhanced security plan. Clients will be advised on integrating municipal resources, public spaces, and law enforcement operations into a unified urban security effort to protect the client’s interests within the city.
Services: Training & Capability Development
AGS Security Executive Protection Training Program
AGS Security provides premier protection training services for existing security teams, consistent with the standards of top-tier national protective agencies, to the client’s existing security team or force. The curriculum refines transferable skills and adapts them to the discreet demands of executive and dignitary protection, helping personnel balance security responsibilities with professionalism, discretion, and cultural awareness.
In partnership with AGS Security, clients can strengthen their teams to safeguard principals with precision, confidence, and situational awareness consistent with international best practices. Key training modules include:
·Operational Planning
·Motorcade & Vehicle Operations
·Protective Formations
·Site Advances & Venue Security
·Surveillance Detection & Establishing Tiered Security Perimeters
·Emergency Management Response & Evacuation Drills
·Defensive Driving Tactics
·Personnel Communications Practices
·Intelligence Operations and Analysis
Why AGS Security Peace of Mind
Accompanied by professionals who have protected U.S. presidents, top executives, and global dignitaries, our clients can focus fully on their business or diplomatic objectives knowing their safety is never in question. Our consultation services, whether it be training a team or performing a site analysis, allow our clients to feel safer in their own environments.
Comprehensive Service
AGS Security manages every detail from personal security to transportation to logistical liaison. Clients don’t have to coordinate with separate car services, guard companies, and event planners – we handle it all under one umbrella, ensuring seamless protection and operations.
Global Relationships, Local Confidence
Our leadership has cultivated trusted relationships with governments, embassies, and business leaders around the world. For CEOs and foreign delegations alike, this means arriving in Washington, D.C. with a partner who understands the terrain, has access to the right networks, and ensures every aspect of the visit is handled with discretion, respect, and efficiency.
Why AGS Security
Insider Expertise
Our backgrounds in presidential security, military special operations, and high-level diplomacy mean we understand both the tactical environment and the protocol that surrounds it. We operate effortlessly alongside government agencies and adapt to the cultural and political sensitivities of each client.
Elite Credentials, Unmatched Discretion
Backed by leaders with global reputations and a team with proven crisis experience, clients know they are in the hands of professionals trusted at the very highest levels, while our strict confidentiality always safeguards their privacy.