Meet Our Team
With over 50 years of faithfully protecting our clients, Fortress Cargo Security has built a staff of exceptional individuals. Our team is comprised of accomplished members who are highly decorated and leaders in their fields.
Ron Julian
Founder
Ron Julian
FOUNDER
After service in the United States Navy and several years in law enforcement, Ron opened the first office of National Business Investigations (NBI) in 1967 in Fullerton, California. With a broad client base, his adventures took him throughout the country, providing investigations and protective services to major corporations and high-profile individuals. Mr. Julian dedicated much of his life to protecting the rights of others and was passionate about defending and fighting for what he believed was right. Ron Julian passed away suddenly on November 10th, 1997 at the young age of 57 years old leaving a decades long legacy of character, reputation and professionalism for his son to carry on.
Michael Julian
CEO
Michael Julian
CEO
Michael is the son of our founder, Ron Julian, who began his career training under his father at the age of 16. Michael majored in Administration of Justice in college where he was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Order for academic achievement, and joined the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) in 1995. There, he served as District Governor, on the Legislation and Technology Committees, Education & Training Task Force, Board of Directors as the Vice President of Administrative Services for five terms and was elected President from 2012-2014. Michael’s security training includes behavioral threat assessment, active shooter survival, executive and asset protection, self-defense, defensive and evasive driving, close protection, aviation security, interview and interrogation techniques, protective surveillance and counter surveillance, and covert protection. He teaches courses in Executive and Asset Protection throughout the United States and is a trusted security consultant for numerous organizations providing personal and asset security solutions and teaching workplace violence identification and reaction, and active shooter survival. Michael created A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose, in 2014 when he began teaching his Active Shooter Survival philosophy throughout the United States. His bestselling book on the subject, 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. was published in 2017 and the online version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program was launched in 2019 and is now part of the corporate security training program for companies throughout the world.
Mike Speirs
President
Mike Speirs
PRESIDENT
Mike has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management & Human Resources from the California Polytechnic University, Pomona. Over the past 23 years, Mike has worked his way through Corporate Leadership at the Los Angeles Times, he has owned and operated multiple successful small businesses in California and has spent the last 11 years working in a leadership role for a Southern California Real Estate Services business! Throughout his career, Mike has held positions as an Account Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Responsible Managing Officer, Director of Operations, General Manager, Vice President, Partner and Chief Operating Officer. Mike’s core strengths are rooted in leadership development, managing business operations, financial analysis, business growth (EOS Integration) and optimization of the customer experience! Mike is also an A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Instructor and a Stop The Bleed Instructor.
Matthew Crider
Executive Protection Manager
Matthew Crider
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION MANAGER
Please meet our Executive Protection Account Manager, Matthew Crider. Matt has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis on policing, juvenile justice, and forensic science. He is a dedicated security operation professional with over 13 years of experience in executive protection, threat assessment, risk analysis, incident response, and security policy development. Matt is also a Certified Instructor of the A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program.
Robert W . Ramirez
Uniformed Security Manager
Robert W . Ramirez
UNIFORMED SECURITY MANAGER
Robert has worked in the private security industry since 1984, on college campuses, commercial and residential properties, and industrial facilities as a supervisor/manager. Robert received his security training at Glendale Community College, Rio Hondo Community College, and Riverside Community College, and law enforcement training in both Los Angeles and Riverside County.
Robert was hired to provide security services at the American Forces Network broadcast center in Sun Valley, CA and March Air Reserve Base, CA, and in 2001 was promoted to Captain/Contract Manager of the guard force at AFN. From 1993 to 2005, Robert held a secret clearance. He was responsible for overseeing the contractor’s compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM) and JPAS account management, which dealt with handling classified material and issuing security clearances to the guard force. Robert came to Fortress Cargo Security in October 2007 to serve as the Post Commander for MPS’ most extensive account and was promoted to Director of Uniformed Security in 2001.
Diedre Lane
INVESTIGATIONS CASE MANAGER
Diedre Lane
INVESTIGATIONS CASE MANAGER
Diedre is a California Licensed Private Investigator and Registered Process Server with over 18 years of law enforcement experience. As a trained Collision Reconstructionist, with advanced training through Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, Diedre is known for specializing in fatal collision investigations and incidents involving driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Diedre joined NBI in 2018 as an investigator but quickly rose to the position of Case Manager. She now manages all internal and contract investigators throughout the United States. She prides herself on her high-level communication, ability to understand the client’s end goal, and delivering results to aid them in making the best decision towards a positive outcome in their cases.
Valerie Dovifaaz began in sales with Fortress Cargo Security before rising to Account Manager and is now our clients’ primary point of contact for all lines of business, assuring all services are operating smoothly and according to contract, and working closely with the client to ensure total client satisfaction. Valerie is best known for the close, working relationships developed with our clients and providing the highest level of customer service. Valerie is available 24/7 by phone or email and is very responsive in addressing any questions or requests in a prompt manner.
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