Executive Leadership Team
Mario founded Doyle Security Services (DSS) in 2005 with a team of security industry and law enforcement experts. Since then, DSS has grown into one of the New York metropolitan region’s premier security and life safety services providers, deploying hundreds of protection professionals for high-profile clients at sensitive, highly trafficked locations.
Prior to founding DSS, Mario served as a senior executive with national and regional protective service organizations, developing in-depth experience in contract management, safety and physical security services, investigations, risk assessment, security operations, compliance, quality assurance, and crisis management.
In 2006, Mario was appointed by the Nassau County Police Commissioner to serve as the Director for the Nassau County Police Department’s - Law Enforcement Exploring program. The Law Enforcement Exploring program provides hands-on and educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and our great nation.
Mario serves as the Group Vice Chairman & Chairman of the New York Metropolitan Area Council of TINYg (Global Terrorism Information Network). TINYg is a global counterterrorism-centric organization that is dedicated to the sharing of intelligence and information on potential global terrorist threats. TINYg’s single unifying purpose is “To maintain an up-to-date understanding of global terrorism by bringing together subject matter experts, in a trusted environment, in order to increase members awareness of threats and to allow them to develop their capabilities to prepare and respond.”
Mario also serves on the board of The Global Shield Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting The Global Shield Network (GSN). The GSN consists of Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies from around the world, which share information and intelligence and encourage collaboration with private sector partners. The GSN exponentially increases the breadth and scope of intelligence and information sharing with the primary goal of preventing crime and terrorism around the world.
Mario has been active in the law enforcement and homeland security communities for over two decades. And has been recognized widely as a leader in promoting information-sharing partnerships between both law enforcement communities and private sector security practitioners.
Mario has also served in senior leadership roles at professional associations such as ASIS International and the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State (ALDONYS). He is an active member of National Law Enforcement Associates, Inc., the Nassau County Municipal Police Chief’s Association, and serves as the Director of the Nassau County Police Foundation and the Suffolk County Police Athletic League.
Vice President, Operations – New York & Florida
John delivers executive oversight to all DSS operations in New York and Florida. He promotes business development, aligns operations to support the company’s growth strategy, and ensures that the company meets its financial goals in those regions. John reports directly to the President.
Additionally, he maintains contractual compliance, client satisfaction, and strict adherence to all municipal, state, and federal regulatory requirements. John also manages the efficient allocation of company resources to support client accounts. All DSS District Managers, Human Resource Managers, and Training Managers in those states report to him.
John’s experience in the contract security industry spans more than 35 years. He has served in senior leadership roles at a wide variety of major companies, including as Director of Security for a large international real estate development firm and as District Manager, Regional Vice President, and Vice President (for 15 years) for leading national security services providers.
He is active in various industry organizations, including the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS). John earned his bachelor’s degree from Queens College.
Emad reports directly to the President. Emad has ultimate responsibility in meeting contract, state and federal requirements for clients across Long Island. He has four decades of contract security industry experience and has held high-level executive management positions both regionally and nationally for global security services providers. Emad is also the chief administrator for DSS and collaborates closely with the President on policy development, fiscal management, organizational structure, as DSS continues to experience double digital growth annually.
He also has a life safety certificate and directed the life/safety operations for one of the nation’s largest security services providers in New York City for over 20 years, including developing and ensuring compliance for the life/safety program at one of the nation’s largest telecommunications provider’s locations in the city. Emad developed and oversaw compliance for Local Laws 5 and 26 governing positions such as Fire Safety Directors, Directors of Life Safety, and other similar positions.
Emad earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University. He holds a training certificate from the Department of Homeland Security in Field Counterterrorism.
Vice President, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Mark oversees DSS operations across the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, ensuring contract compliance and managing DSS’ long-term relationships with our many client partners. He also directs resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Mark reports directly to the President.
Mark has more than three decades of law enforcement and security industry experience. He began his career with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department and later joined the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, investigating a wide range of criminal activity, including auto theft. After his retirement from Essex County, Mark entered the contract security industry, ultimately overseeing company operations in six states as a senior regional executive.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Jersey City State University. Mark is a New Jersey Certified SORA Instructor and is a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, ASIS, and the New Jersey State Retired Police and Fireman’s Association.
Joe provides executive oversight to DSS operations in New York City and serves as one of the company’s business development leaders. He is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of private sector security experience servicing Fortune 500 clients both nationally and internationally. Joe assisted with the organic growth of two regional companies and was part of the senior executive teams that led both companies to expand nationally by providing first-class operational support on a regional basis.
With Joe’s leadership and oversight, he led initiatives in customizing security services for clients to include risk mitigation, emergency and disaster recovery responses, developed training programs/procedures for client locations, and directed executive protection teams on high profile details. Joe has an extensive track record of client satisfaction and retention throughout his career and has a passion for giving back to the industry by mentoring the future leaders in the security profession.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Administration from Iona University in New York. He is an active member and contributor in ASIS International, BOMA, and IFMA.
Colette ensures that DSS recruits the highest quality security professionals to deploy at client locations across our operating regions. She liaises with other members of the executive team and district managers to ensure that personnel at client locations receive all necessary support and resources from the DSS corporate organization. Colette has more than 30 years of security industry and law enforcement experience.
She began her career at the United States Department of Customs and Immigration Service, where she spent more than a decade as a Special Agent. Prior to joining DSS, Colette held a number of senior positions at security services providers in the New York City region, including Director of Security Operations.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Long Island University (LIU). She holds both New York State Armed Security and Private Investigator’s licenses. Colette is also a member of ASIS International and the Long Island Business Institute.
Regional Leadership Team
As District Manager, Glenn oversees some of DSS’ largest accounts in the nation’s most demanding and security-sensitive environment. In addition to directing daily district operations, he develops customized security programs to meet highly specific client needs, continuously evaluates existing programs against changing security conditions, and liaises with clients to review their security programs and ensure complete satisfaction.
Glenn has more than thirty years of security industry and military experience. Prior to joining DSS, he held a variety of leadership positions at security services providers, including serving as a Director of Training & Development, preparing and delivering security training to both employees and customers. Before entering the security industry, Glenn served in the United States Air Force, both in active deployment and as an Instructor at the USAF Security Forces Academy at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He was also the Superintendent of Information and Personnel Security program for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
He holds an Associate of Science degree from Sussex County Community College. Glenn is active in industry organizations, including ASIS and the New York Fire & Life Safety Directors Association. He is also certified as a New York State General Topics Security Guard Training Instructor, New Jersey SORA Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training Instructor, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, and American Safety & Health Heart Saver Instructor.
Vanessa has almost 20 years of security industry experience. She began her career at JFK International Airport’s Terminal One as a Security Officer. Vanessa quickly rose to the position of Supervisor and then spent 15 years as an Operations Manager for leading aviation security provider at the Airport.
Prior to joining DSS, she was General Manager of the Aviation Division of a major security services provider at the airport, serving more than a dozen major airlines and terminals. In this role, she directed scores of security personnel, prepared financial reports, oversaw the company's aviation office operations, and developed strategies to enhance client service and reduce costs.
At DSS, Vanessa ensures the highest levels of professionalism and customer responsiveness, as well as strict compliance with all relevant regulations and directives for our clients. She also communicates directly with DSS’ Executive Leadership Team, resulting in streamlined decision making and effective service outcomes. She studied Business Management at Queensborough College.
Angel has more than two decades of experience in the security industry. He joined DSS more than 10 years ago. As District Manager, he provides active oversight of all accounts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Angel meets regularly with clients to assess their needs and ensure that DSS is meeting all contractual obligations and client expectations. He works directly with human resource managers, recruiters, field inspectors and site supervisors to monitor and support officer performance and the delivery of quality security services.
Angel earned an Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Hudson Community College in New Jersey.
Tim has over 30 years of Law Enforcement and Security Management experience in the South Florida Area. He started his career as a Police Officer with the Miami Beach Police Department then became the first African American Police Officer at the Biscayne Park Police Department until venturing into contract security management.
Prior to joining DSS, Tim served as an Area Vice President and Regional Manager at major security providers. Tim possesses significant experience in contract negotiations, as well as government, commercial, retail, and HOA security contract management.
He holds bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Saint Thomas University.
District Manager, Long Island
John provides active oversight of all accounts on Long Island and facilitates day-to-day decisions to meet client needs. He works directly with all levels of the DSS organization to ensure the delivery of the highest quality service and meets regularly with clients.
A former Sergeant with the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD), John has more than three decades of law enforcement, public safety, and security industry experience. He spent 29 years with the NCPD overseeing anti-crime units and managing counterterrorism, dignitary protection, gang suppression, crowd control, and special event management. During his time with the NCPD, John received numerous awards, including the NCPD Medal of Commendation for leading a high-risk hostage rescue operation.
After retiring from law enforcement, John held managerial positions at security services providers in the New York City metro region, overseeing training, preparing threat assessments, improving technical security capabilities, implementing enhanced security protocols, and developing site-specific Emergency Action Plans for high profile clients.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management from Adelphi University.
District Manager, Port Authority
Eugene oversees DSS daily operations at a number of critical infrastructure facilities under our contract with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). To manage security operations at these heavily trafficked and highly sensitive locations, Gene collaborates on a regular basis with a wide number of local, state, and federal agencies.
Every day he works to ensure that every post is covered and that DSS maintains full compliance with the terms of its contract with the PANYNJ. He also monitors operational safety, security program integrity, and Port Authority satisfaction with DSS performance.
Prior to joining DSS, Eugene directed security at Port Authority facilities. Before that, he spent 16 years in senior security management positions for a leading security services provider and for major corporate entities. He began his career as a correctional officer for Middlesex County.
Eugene holds a New York / New Jersey Waterfront Commission Management Security License (MSO), Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), Security Worker Access Consortium (SWAC) credentials, and is a certified Maritime Facility Security Officer (FSO).
Business Development Team
Efrain serves as Business Development Manager, focused on expanding the company's footprint across New York, New Jersey, and Florida. He is responsible for spearheading growth initiatives, crafting strategic business proposals, and leading sales efforts that align with the company’s objectives. His direct communication with the executive team ensures that business development strategies are effectively executed and in harmony with DSS’s overarching goals.
With a robust background in the security sector, Efrain’s expertise is central to maintaining high standards of client satisfaction and compliance with all regulatory requirements. He has a proven track record of driving business opportunities and managing key client relationships, facilitated by his strong command over proposal writing and lead generation. Efrain's strategic oversight extends to collaborating with the company’s district and resource managers, ensuring that each client receives tailored, top-tier security services. His commitment to excellence and his comprehensive industry experience are invaluable assets to DSS’s operations and continued success.
Contact Information:
Efrain Santiago
Business Development Manager
Tel: (516) 362-3676
Moblie: (917 622-3763
Fax: (516) 362-3667
Email: esantiago@doylesecurityservices.com
Executive Leadership Team
Mario founded Doyle Security Services (DSS) in 2005 with a team of security industry and law enforcement experts. Since then, DSS has grown into one of the New York metropolitan region’s premier security and life safety services providers, deploying hundreds of protection professionals for high-profile clients at sensitive, highly trafficked locations.
Prior to founding DSS, Mario served as a senior executive with national and regional protective service organizations, developing in-depth experience in contract management, safety and physical security services, investigations, risk assessment, security operations, compliance, quality assurance, and crisis management.
In 2006, Mario was appointed by the Nassau County Police Commissioner to serve as the Director for the Nassau County Police Department’s - Law Enforcement Exploring program. The Law Enforcement Exploring program provides hands-on and educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and our great nation.
Mario serves as the Group Vice Chairman & Chairman of the New York Metropolitan Area Council of TINYg (Global Terrorism Information Network). TINYg is a global counterterrorism-centric organization that is dedicated to the sharing of intelligence and information on potential global terrorist threats. TINYg’s single unifying purpose is “To maintain an up-to-date understanding of global terrorism by bringing together subject matter experts, in a trusted environment, in order to increase members awareness of threats and to allow them to develop their capabilities to prepare and respond.”
Mario also serves on the board of The Global Shield Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting The Global Shield Network (GSN). The GSN consists of Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies from around the world, which share information and intelligence and encourage collaboration with private sector partners. The GSN exponentially increases the breadth and scope of intelligence and information sharing with the primary goal of preventing crime and terrorism around the world.
Mario has been active in the law enforcement and homeland security communities for over two decades. And has been recognized widely as a leader in promoting information-sharing partnerships between both law enforcement communities and private sector security practitioners.
Mario has also served in senior leadership roles at professional associations such as ASIS International and the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State (ALDONYS). He is an active member of National Law Enforcement Associates, Inc., the Nassau County Municipal Police Chief’s Association, and serves as the Director of the Nassau County Police Foundation and the Suffolk County Police Athletic League.
Vice President, Operations – New York & Florida
John delivers executive oversight to all DSS operations in New York and Florida. He promotes business development, aligns operations to support the company’s growth strategy, and ensures that the company meets its financial goals in those regions. John reports directly to the President.
Additionally, he maintains contractual compliance, client satisfaction, and strict adherence to all municipal, state, and federal regulatory requirements. John also manages the efficient allocation of company resources to support client accounts. All DSS District Managers, Human Resource Managers, and Training Managers in those states report to him.
John’s experience in the contract security industry spans more than 35 years. He has served in senior leadership roles at a wide variety of major companies, including as Director of Security for a large international real estate development firm and as District Manager, Regional Vice President, and Vice President (for 15 years) for leading national security services providers.
He is active in various industry organizations, including the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS). John earned his bachelor’s degree from Queens College.
Emad reports directly to the President. Emad has ultimate responsibility in meeting contract, state and federal requirements for clients across Long Island. He has four decades of contract security industry experience and has held high-level executive management positions both regionally and nationally for global security services providers. Emad is also the chief administrator for DSS and collaborates closely with the President on policy development, fiscal management, organizational structure, as DSS continues to experience double digital growth annually.
He also has a life safety certificate and directed the life/safety operations for one of the nation’s largest security services providers in New York City for over 20 years, including developing and ensuring compliance for the life/safety program at one of the nation’s largest telecommunications provider’s locations in the city. Emad developed and oversaw compliance for Local Laws 5 and 26 governing positions such as Fire Safety Directors, Directors of Life Safety, and other similar positions.
Emad earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University. He holds a training certificate from the Department of Homeland Security in Field Counterterrorism.
Vice President, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Mark oversees DSS operations across the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, ensuring contract compliance and managing DSS’ long-term relationships with our many client partners. He also directs resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Mark reports directly to the President.
Mark has more than three decades of law enforcement and security industry experience. He began his career with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department and later joined the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, investigating a wide range of criminal activity, including auto theft. After his retirement from Essex County, Mark entered the contract security industry, ultimately overseeing company operations in six states as a senior regional executive.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Jersey City State University. Mark is a New Jersey Certified SORA Instructor and is a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, ASIS, and the New Jersey State Retired Police and Fireman’s Association.
Joe provides executive oversight to DSS operations in New York City and serves as one of the company’s business development leaders. He is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of private sector security experience servicing Fortune 500 clients both nationally and internationally. Joe assisted with the organic growth of two regional companies and was part of the senior executive teams that led both companies to expand nationally by providing first-class operational support on a regional basis.
With Joe’s leadership and oversight, he led initiatives in customizing security services for clients to include risk mitigation, emergency and disaster recovery responses, developed training programs/procedures for client locations, and directed executive protection teams on high profile details. Joe has an extensive track record of client satisfaction and retention throughout his career and has a passion for giving back to the industry by mentoring the future leaders in the security profession.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Administration from Iona University in New York. He is an active member and contributor in ASIS International, BOMA, and IFMA.
Colette ensures that DSS recruits the highest quality security professionals to deploy at client locations across our operating regions. She liaises with other members of the executive team and district managers to ensure that personnel at client locations receive all necessary support and resources from the DSS corporate organization. Colette has more than 30 years of security industry and law enforcement experience.
She began her career at the United States Department of Customs and Immigration Service, where she spent more than a decade as a Special Agent. Prior to joining DSS, Colette held a number of senior positions at security services providers in the New York City region, including Director of Security Operations.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Long Island University (LIU). She holds both New York State Armed Security and Private Investigator’s licenses. Colette is also a member of ASIS International and the Long Island Business Institute.
Regional Leadership Team
As District Manager, Glenn oversees some of DSS’ largest accounts in the nation’s most demanding and security-sensitive environment. In addition to directing daily district operations, he develops customized security programs to meet highly specific client needs, continuously evaluates existing programs against changing security conditions, and liaises with clients to review their security programs and ensure complete satisfaction.
Glenn has more than thirty years of security industry and military experience. Prior to joining DSS, he held a variety of leadership positions at security services providers, including serving as a Director of Training & Development, preparing and delivering security training to both employees and customers. Before entering the security industry, Glenn served in the United States Air Force, both in active deployment and as an Instructor at the USAF Security Forces Academy at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He was also the Superintendent of Information and Personnel Security program for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
He holds an Associate of Science degree from Sussex County Community College. Glenn is active in industry organizations, including ASIS and the New York Fire & Life Safety Directors Association. He is also certified as a New York State General Topics Security Guard Training Instructor, New Jersey SORA Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training Instructor, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, and American Safety & Health Heart Saver Instructor.
Vanessa has almost 20 years of security industry experience. She began her career at JFK International Airport’s Terminal One as a Security Officer. Vanessa quickly rose to the position of Supervisor and then spent 15 years as an Operations Manager for leading aviation security provider at the Airport.
Prior to joining DSS, she was General Manager of the Aviation Division of a major security services provider at the airport, serving more than a dozen major airlines and terminals. In this role, she directed scores of security personnel, prepared financial reports, oversaw the company's aviation office operations, and developed strategies to enhance client service and reduce costs.
At DSS, Vanessa ensures the highest levels of professionalism and customer responsiveness, as well as strict compliance with all relevant regulations and directives for our clients. She also communicates directly with DSS’ Executive Leadership Team, resulting in streamlined decision making and effective service outcomes. She studied Business Management at Queensborough College.
Angel has more than two decades of experience in the security industry. He joined DSS more than 10 years ago. As District Manager, he provides active oversight of all accounts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Angel meets regularly with clients to assess their needs and ensure that DSS is meeting all contractual obligations and client expectations. He works directly with human resource managers, recruiters, field inspectors and site supervisors to monitor and support officer performance and the delivery of quality security services.
Angel earned an Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Hudson Community College in New Jersey.
Tim has over 30 years of Law Enforcement and Security Management experience in the South Florida Area. He started his career as a Police Officer with the Miami Beach Police Department then became the first African American Police Officer at the Biscayne Park Police Department until venturing into contract security management.
Prior to joining DSS, Tim served as an Area Vice President and Regional Manager at major security providers. Tim possesses significant experience in contract negotiations, as well as government, commercial, retail, and HOA security contract management.
He holds bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Saint Thomas University.
District Manager, Long Island
John provides active oversight of all accounts on Long Island and facilitates day-to-day decisions to meet client needs. He works directly with all levels of the DSS organization to ensure the delivery of the highest quality service and meets regularly with clients.
A former Sergeant with the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD), John has more than three decades of law enforcement, public safety, and security industry experience. He spent 29 years with the NCPD overseeing anti-crime units and managing counterterrorism, dignitary protection, gang suppression, crowd control, and special event management. During his time with the NCPD, John received numerous awards, including the NCPD Medal of Commendation for leading a high-risk hostage rescue operation.
After retiring from law enforcement, John held managerial positions at security services providers in the New York City metro region, overseeing training, preparing threat assessments, improving technical security capabilities, implementing enhanced security protocols, and developing site-specific Emergency Action Plans for high profile clients.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management from Adelphi University.
District Manager, Port Authority
Eugene oversees DSS daily operations at a number of critical infrastructure facilities under our contract with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). To manage security operations at these heavily trafficked and highly sensitive locations, Gene collaborates on a regular basis with a wide number of local, state, and federal agencies.
Every day he works to ensure that every post is covered and that DSS maintains full compliance with the terms of its contract with the PANYNJ. He also monitors operational safety, security program integrity, and Port Authority satisfaction with DSS performance.
Prior to joining DSS, Eugene directed security at Port Authority facilities. Before that, he spent 16 years in senior security management positions for a leading security services provider and for major corporate entities. He began his career as a correctional officer for Middlesex County.
Eugene holds a New York / New Jersey Waterfront Commission Management Security License (MSO), Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), Security Worker Access Consortium (SWAC) credentials, and is a certified Maritime Facility Security Officer (FSO).
Business Development Team
Efrain serves as Business Development Manager, focused on expanding the company's footprint across New York, New Jersey, and Florida. He is responsible for spearheading growth initiatives, crafting strategic business proposals, and leading sales efforts that align with the company’s objectives. His direct communication with the executive team ensures that business development strategies are effectively executed and in harmony with DSS’s overarching goals.
With a robust background in the security sector, Efrain’s expertise is central to maintaining high standards of client satisfaction and compliance with all regulatory requirements. He has a proven track record of driving business opportunities and managing key client relationships, facilitated by his strong command over proposal writing and lead generation. Efrain's strategic oversight extends to collaborating with the company’s district and resource managers, ensuring that each client receives tailored, top-tier security services. His commitment to excellence and his comprehensive industry experience are invaluable assets to DSS’s operations and continued success.
Contact Information:
Efrain Santiago
Business Development Manager
Tel: (516) 362-3676
Moblie: (917 622-3763
Fax: (516) 362-3667
Email: esantiago@doylesecurityservices.com
Intelligence-led
Security Awareness
To augment our ability to meet clients’ needs, DSS management monitors information about our clients’ industries from global, regional and local perspectives. With our network of associates, we have personnel and resources to assist in threat situations and can work to mitigate problems, deploying countermeasures and helping clients avoid costly incidents or business disruptions.
Intelligence-led
Security Awareness
To augment our ability to meet clients’ needs, DSS management monitors information about our clients’ industries from global, regional and local perspectives. With our network of associates, we have personnel and resources to assist in threat situations and can work to mitigate problems, deploying countermeasures and helping clients avoid costly incidents or business disruptions.
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