Glen Kessler

Experience

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  U.S. Secret Service

  Sept 1995 - Jan 2022

  Over 20 years’ experience working directly with various U.S. financial institutions on financial/cyber-crimes to ensure compliance with applicable country, federal, state, and local laws and regulations including USA PATRIOT Act, mandatory KYC and CIP as well a Presidential Protective Detail (PPD) Shift Leader responsible for the supervision of the men and women that make up the close protection of the President during daily movements on and off the White House complex including evaluating those employees and assigning employees to protection missions and investigative assignments. Experienced leader in roles similar to Chief Security Officer, Director of Executive Protection and Director of AML/BSA. Show less Over 20 years’ experience working directly with various U.S. financial institutions on financial/cyber-crimes to ensure compliance with applicable country, federal, state, and local laws and regulations including USA PATRIOT Act, mandatory KYC and CIP as well a Presidential Protective Detail (PPD) Shift Leader responsible for the supervision of 25 men and women that make up the close protection of the President during daily movements on and off the White House complex including evaluating those employees and assigning employees to protection missions and investigative assignments. Show less

  • Special Agent in Charge

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Resident Agent in Charge

    Sept 1995 - Jan 2021
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  Wells Fargo

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

  As the Director of U.S. Security Operations for Wells Fargo, my role is to oversee and manage a multifaceted security apparatus aimed at safeguarding the institution's assets, employees, and clients across the United States. One of our team’s primary responsibilities is to provide regional-based security solutions by strategically deploying a blend of security managers, investigative agents, and trained guards. This dynamic approach allows us to tailor our security measures to the specific risks and challenges faced in different regions, ensuring an effective and responsive security infrastructure. We focus on fortifying the preparedness for incident response and investigations, thereby ensuring a robust and agile security infrastructure. This requires a keen understanding of the diverse needs of each area, creating strategies to address specific risks and threats, and fostering collaboration among teams to ensure a cohesive security posture throughout the organization. Additionally, our Corporate Security oversight of Insider Threat reporting establishes a proactive approach to identifying, mitigating, and reporting potential internal risks, thereby enhancing the overall security resilience of Wells Fargo. The Wells Fargo Corporate Security team is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and safety of the institution while adapting to the evolving landscape of security challenges. Show less Current Private Sector DHS/Treasury Top Secret/ SCI Clearance : The Corporate Security Intelligence and Risk Analysis (CSIRA) division collects, analyzes and disseminates physical security intelligence in support of the Corporate Security key stakeholders in an effort to identify and mitigate threats to Wells Fargo assets and personnel. Utilizing Strategic/Operational Intelligence Analysis and Early Warning Teams, the CSIRA is able to serve as subject matter experts in the fields of Global Threats, Domestic Threats, Protective Intelligence and Criminal Intelligence.The CSIRA Team also manages the Corporate Security Insider Threat Program and the Wells Fargo Global Travel Risk Management Program. Show less

  • Executive Director of U.S. Security Operations/ Insider Threats/ Investigations/Guard Services

    Nov 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Security Director of Corporate Security Intelligence and Risk Analysis (CSIRA)

    Jan 2022 - Nov 2023
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  TD

  Dec 2024 - now

  Head of U.S. Security Operations and Protective Services