Jack is the founder and principal of Richards Risk Management, bringing decades of distinguished service in federal law enforcement, military operations, and private security. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from American Intercontinental University. A retired U.S. Secret Service Agent and U.S. Military Reservist, Jack has dedicated his career to national security, high-risk operations, and investigative excellence.

Federal Service and Law Enforcement Career

Jack has served in numerous critical roles across the U.S. Civil Service, including:

• Correctional Officer
• Legal Instruments Examiner
• Contract Oversight Specialist
• FBI-Trained Hostage/Crisis Negotiator
• Special Operations Response Team (Hostage Rescue Team)
• Criminal Investigator – Led a major case involving a $650 million loss, recovering $450 million from an estimated $118 billion nationwide fraud impact
• Protection and Security Specialist
• Certified Firearms Instructor

Military Service

Jack’s military background spans the U.S. Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves. His assignments include:

U.S. Army National Guard:

• Infantryman
• Combat Medic
• Radiologic Technologist
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (including service on the 1996 Olympic Bomb Reconstruction Team)
• Firearms Instructor

U.S. Army Reserves:

• Special Operations Command – Civil Affairs

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, Jack was recruited by the U.S. Coast Guard to assist in the formation of its first Special Operations Team. In this capacity, he served in multiple specialized roles:

• Tactical Team Leader, Counterterrorism Unit
• Fast-Rope Instructor for Noncompliant Vessel Boarding
• Maritime Law Enforcement Officer and Instructor
• Drug Identification Instructor
• Criminal Investigator
• VIP Protection Agent
• Author of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• High Rope Suspension Training (HRST) Master Instructor (trained by U.S. Marine Corps)
• Tactical Swimmer and Diver

Personal Commitment to Excellence

Outside his professional endeavors, Jack is a dedicated practitioner of advanced firearms training and tactical skills. He actively maintains his physical readiness through Ironman triathlons and ultramarathon competitions. He continuously enhances his operational capabilities through advanced coursework in Red Teaming and related disciplines.

Jack’s unparalleled breadth of experience in law enforcement, military operations, and high-threat security environments forms the foundation of Richards Risk Management’s mission: to deliver elite, reliable, and results-driven investigative and protective services.