Chief Executive Officer & Chief Information Officer

Cory Lynn

College Station, TX  | Global security and rescue leader

Professional Summary

Security and crisis response professional with over two decades of leadership in investigations, corporate security, and disaster management. Proven record supporting multinational clients in high-risk environments and developing operational frameworks for crisis management, infrastructure protection, and rapid response. Combines investigative depth with field-level command experience to deliver mission-critical outcomes for corporate, industrial, and government operations—fully aligned with St George Group’s global security and rescue mandate.

Core Competencies

  • Crisis Management & Disaster Response
  • Corporate Security & Investigations
  • Emergency Operations Planning
  • Global Logistics & Deployment Oversight
  • HSE & Workplace Violence Mitigation
  • Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
  • Strategic Consulting & Client Relations

Professional Experience

Independent Security Contractor – Global Operations

College Station / Houston, TX | 2008–Present

  • Conducts high-risk security consulting and investigations for international agencies and corporations.
  • Provides specialized response coordination, site security analysis, and strategic advisory on behalf of private and public sector clients.

Vice President, Consulting & Marketing – Guidry Group

Montgomery, TX | 2007–2008

  • Directed crisis management, disaster response, and security consulting for corporate and government clients.
  • Helped establish a 24-hour Global Response Office overseeing emergency operations worldwide.
  • Managed consulting programs for major energy and infrastructure firms including Kinder Morgan.
  • Designed post-Katrina emergency security and disaster-response programs for New Orleans government agencies.

Chief of Investigations / Security Consultant – ASI Group

Houston, TX | 2005–2007

  • Oversaw all investigative and consulting operations for multinational clients.
  • Managed security deployments following Hurricane Katrina.
  • Led international consulting engagements, including Dow Chemical (Italy) site closure operations.
  • Conducted security audits, crisis planning, and investigative support for corporate clients.

    Founder & Principal – Paladin International

    Houston, TX | 1989–2005

    • Built and operated a leading investigations and consulting firm supporting Fortune 500 clients.
    • Directed security and operational planning for major plant closures (Levi Strauss).
    • Oversaw workforce reductions, HSE oversight, and union coordination.
    • Managed anti-fraud and corporate due diligence projects.

      Investigator / Consultant – Guidry Group

      Montgomery, TX | 1987–1988

      • Performed investigative and security consulting, including Olympic Games security logistics (Seoul 1988).
      • Lead investigator on a two-year homicide case in San Antonio, later profiled in national media.

        Major Projects & Milestones

        • Dow Chemical (Italy) – Managed security and safety closure of toxic chemical facility in Mestre, Italy; handled union and public relations amid environmental protest conditions.
        • Hearst Publishing / Hurricane Katrina – Led on-ground security and logistical coordination for media teams, including emergency rescues and evacuations.
        • Levi Strauss & Co. – Directed plant security and HSE operations across multiple U.S. closures; served as liaison to law enforcement.
        • Globalstar (SPOT) – Designed and managed 24/7 global emergency response center monitoring satellite distress signals and coordinating international rescues.

        Education & Credentials

        B.S., Psychology – Texas A&M University

        Texas A&M Corps of Cadets | TAMU Football Letterman (1983–1984)

        Certifications & Training:

        • MTSA/ISPS Facility Security Officer (FSO)
        • MTSA Security Audit Course
        • Advanced Crisis Management & Disaster Response