Guardian Briefing – Q3 2025
Guardian Briefing – Q3 2025

15-Year Anniversary Edition: In Conversation with Garrett Thomas, CPP
Event Description
Agenda
Why You Can’t Miss This
- Live Q&A with Our Founder & CEO
Ask Garrett Thomas, CPP, anything—from hiring strategies to on-the-ground lessons learned in executive protection. - Founding Vision & Core Values
Discover the principles that shaped GPF’s “perfecting protection since 2010” ethos. - Behind-the-Scenes Growth Story
See how a Rancho Cordova startup evolved into Northern California’s regional security leader. - Industry Innovations
Learn about the cutting-edge methods and training standards that set us apart. - Looking Ahead
Get a sneak peek at GPF’s roadmap for the next 15 years of service excellence.
Who Should Attend
- Security Professionals curious about GPF’s training and hiring best practices
- Corporate Decision-Makers seeking insights on tailored executive protection
- Industry Partners & Vendors interested in collaboration and innovation
- Anyone Passionate About Safety and the future of high-standard security services
Welcome & Anniversary Remarks
Founding Story: From Day One to Today
CEO Q&A: Your Questions Answered Live
Innovation Spotlight: Our Advanced Training & Tech
Next Steps: What’s on the Horizon for GPF
Closing & Networking Info
About the Instructor

Garrett Thomas, CCP
Founder and COO, Guardian Protection Force
Garrett Thomas, CPP is a private security professional. In 2010 Garrett founded Guardian Protection Force with the strategic goal of specializing in executive protection, utilizing his skills learned in the field from prior employments. He currently serves as President and Founder of Guardian Protection Force Inc., an armed security and executive protection company, specializing in “Comprehensive Security Through Intelligence.”
Garrett is especially proud of his certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP). This certification is considered the “Gold Standard” of the Private Security Industry, globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals and issued by ASIS International.
Garrett holds bachelors in intelligence with a minor in criminal intelligence from the American Military University, an accredited and international recognized institution for Global security studies.
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