Meet Group Nine
Risk Consulting

Meet Group Nine Risk Consulting

What Sets
Us Apart

When we say that protecting others is more than a job, we mean it. Our team is driven by a strong sense of justice and a passionate desire to prevent future violence. We take a collaborative, team-based approach and truly believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

What Sets
Us Apart

When we say that protecting others is more than a job, we mean it. Our team is driven by a strong sense of justice and a passionate desire to prevent future violence. We take a collaborative, team-based approach and truly believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Relentless
Pursuit

Group Nine Risk Consulting doesn’t believe in half-measures. We are driven to go above and beyond in everything we do. Our uncompromising integrity, consistent attention to every detail, and commitment to justice has made us a highly sought-after partner in the industry.

Our
VALUES

We approach our work with the highest level of ethics and integrity.

We do it with excellence or we don’t do it.

We accept responsibility for mistakes.

We dedicate ourselves to continuous learning and improvement.

We strive to remain humble and kind.

Giving Back

Group Nine Risk Consulting is proud to contribute to organizations that provide safer communities and prevent future violence.

Our Leadership

Charles Ahmad, CPP

Founding Partner

Charlie has 30 years of security experience from his time in the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Army and as the founding partner of Group Nine Risk Consulting.

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Troy Newman, CPP

Managing Partner

A former US Army law enforcement officer with over 25 years of experience leading military, government, and interagency teams in domestic and international operations.

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Mark Harless, MS, PSP

Partner

Mark, a seasoned FBI agent, brings a wealth of expertise in federal law enforcement and cybersecurity. 

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Josh Shelton, CPP, CTM

Partner

During his 20-year career, he has excelled as a criminal investigator, behavioral threat assessment professional, and physical security subject matter expert.

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Our Experts

Amanda Bear, PSP, PCI

Senior Consultant

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Paul Duffy, MS, MPA

Senior Consultant

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Jennifer Hesterman, EdD

Senior Consultant

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Jessica Higgins

Senior Consultant

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Mike Reiner, CPP, SPIPC

Senior Consultant

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Karli Deblois

Senior Analyst

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Bridgid Chandler

Criminal Intelligence Analyst

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Madison Riley

Criminal Intelligence Analyst

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Austin Ahmad

Support Staff 

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INDUSTRY
AFFILIATIONS

ASIS International

Association of Threat Assessment Professionals

Atlanta Apartment Association

Cobb Chamber of Commerce

Infragard Partnership for Protection

National Association of Convenience Stores

National Apartment Association

National Institute of Crime Prevention

Overseas Security Advisory Council

The US CPTED Association

ASIS International

Association of Threat Assessment Professionals

Atlanta Apartment Association

Cobb Chamber of Commerce

Infragard Partnership for Protection

National Apartment Association

National Association of Convenience Stores

National Institute of Crime Prevention

Overseas Security Advisory Council

The US CPTED Association

Let’s Get
to Work

Security doesn't wait and neither should you. Talk to a Senior Consultant today to discuss your challenge.

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Let’s Get
to Work

Security doesn't wait and neither should you. Talk to a Senior Consultant today to discuss your challenge.

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