Salvador Valdez brings over 32 years of expertise in leadership, risk management, compliance, and security operations. With a distinguished career spanning the FBI and the private sector, he has provided security consulting services to Fortune 500 clients and high-profile events in Southern California, including projects tied to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

As a Senior Vice President for a Southern California security company, Salvador managed comprehensive security plans for sporting and entertainment events and led operations servicing top-tier clients. Prior to this, his 26-year tenure as an FBI Special Agent included executive leadership of the Intelligence Program in the Los Angeles Division. He was instrumental in the FBI’s transformation into an intelligence-driven agency and spearheaded nationwide information-sharing initiatives. His investigative expertise extends to counterterrorism, cybercrime, counterintelligence, fraud, and public corruption.

Salvador’s background also includes military service with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. He is a Certified Gaming Commissioner and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from California State University, Dominguez Hills. His professional affiliations include the California Association of Private Investigators, FBI InfraGard (Los Angeles Chapter), and the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.

Salvador’s certifications include:

• California licensed Private Investigator and Guard
• FBI Executive Leadership Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
• BSIS California Guard and Private Investigator licenses
• Salvador’s dedication to security and intelligence ensures unmatched expertise and commitment to the safety and success of his clients.