It’s hard to believe we’re already five years in. I’m incredibly proud of our team and the steady progress we’ve made, guided by a commitment to doing meaningful work the right way. As part of our continued evolution, we’re thrilled to welcome Todd Chambers to our advisory board. We’re thankful to have Todd and John Villines as advisors, each bringing wisdom and deep experience to our organization.
In the first half of 2026, we’re privileged to lead several training engagements centered on crime prevention and the protection of vulnerable people. From countering sex trafficking in March, to responding to intimate partner violence in April, to addressing crime prevention and security negligence in June, these opportunities reflect why we do what we do. I firmly believe education saves lives, and we will continue to show up wherever we can add value to the conversation. We’re also grateful to our good friends at Wilson Elser and Deitch Rogers for joining us at the podium.
Most importantly, I want to express my sincere appreciation to our clients. Your trust in Group Nine Risk Consulting is never taken for granted, and we recognize that the work we do together truly matters. Our mission is to serve you at the highest level and we are deeply honored to be continually asked to contribute our expertise. We remain committed to earning that trust every day through a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Lastly and transparently, I’ll share that the path to this moment was neither smooth nor painless. I have experienced real struggles, setbacks, and heartbreak along the way. While difficult, these lessons are still shaping me and reinforcing my commitment to those who continue to stand by me when it matters most.
I remain your humble and faithful servant,
Charlie
Edward (“Todd”) Chambers, CPP is a security executive with more than 25 years of experience protecting organizations across government, finance, insurance, and technology sectors, including over 16 years in the U.S. Intelligence Community leading global operations. He completed numerous deployments to Afghanistan and other non-permissive environments, served as a liaison to the FBI’s National Joint Terrorism Task Force and SOCOM/USASOC, and received multiple awards for exemplary service and combating international terrorism. Following his government service, Todd has led high-performance security programs worldwide for a large global corporation and brings deep expertise in protective intelligence, crisis management, and threat mitigation.
Human trafficking operations are increasingly taking place at hospitality properties. Join us for an interactive training as you act as a juror deciding a premises liability case where inadequate hotel security allegedly facilitated trafficking operations. Whether you’re in corporate security, risk management, consulting or operations, this session will deliver actionable insights and practical takeaways.
April 27-28, 2026
Music City Center, Nashville, TN
Join us to explore today’s most pressing security challenges alongside top leaders in the field.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (EDT)
Join us for this hands-on workshop on risk analysis and crime prevention—complete with real-world scenarios and actionable frameworks.