Our Officers
Every BlackCrest officer is a proven professional — military veterans, law enforcement veterans, and certified specialists united by one mission: your protection.
Leadership & Officers
Colonel Marcus Reed
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
22-year Army Special Forces veteran and former Secret Service contractor. Founder of BlackCrest with a zero-incident record spanning 18 years in private executive protection.
Supervisory Agent Dana Holt
Director of Operations
Former FBI Special Agent with 19 years of field experience in counterterrorism and protective intelligence. Oversees all operational planning and officer deployments.
Sgt. First Class Derek Okafor
Lead Armed Officer Supervisor
Marine Corps combat veteran with 15 years in private armed security. Leads our armed division and manages all firearms compliance and proficiency programs.
Lt. Commander Sofia Vance
Executive Protection Specialist
Navy Intelligence officer and executive protection specialist with experience protecting Fortune 100 CEOs and foreign dignitaries across 30+ countries.
Officer Ray Costello
Off-Duty Law Enforcement Coordinator
Active Metropolitan Police Department detective with 12 years on the force. Coordinates our off-duty officer program and manages law enforcement liaison relationships.
Staff Sgt. Yolanda Pierce
Training & Standards Director
Air Force Security Forces veteran responsible for all officer training, certification, and standards compliance. Developed BlackCrest's proprietary vetting protocol.
Officer Certifications
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