Jason Russell
Jason Russell is the Founder and President of Secure Environment Consultants (SEC) and the founderof SHIELD, two organizations dedicated to advancing safety and security in schools and businessesnationwide. As a former United States Secret Service Special Agent and with a passion for proactivesafety solutions, Jason leads a national team of former federal agents, police officials, and militaryspecialists in delivering executive-level threat assessment, emergency preparedness, and protectionstrategies to schools and corporate environments across the U.S.
As President of SEC, Jason oversees company operations, product development, and qualityassurance. Under his leadership, SEC has grown to serve thousands of clients nationwide, offeringcustomized, real-world security solutions grounded in behavioral threat assessment, crisis response,and prevention-first planning.
In 2023, Jason launched SHIELD, a school-focused safety organization that provides dedicated securityleaders who are trained not only in risk management but in student engagement and school culture.In just two years, SHIELD has expanded to support nearly 20 school districts in Michigan, employingover 160 professionals who serve as trusted, integrated members of school communities.
Jason has worked alongside the Michigan Legislature to secure critical fundingfor school safety assessments and was appointed by Governor GretchenWhitmer to Michigan’s School Safety and Mental Health Commission. He is atrusted advisor to school districts and corporations following crisis incidents,including mass shootings and other threats, often serving as a strategicresponse consultant during critical moments.
comA frequent keynote speaker and subject matter expert, Jasonpresents nationally on emergency preparedness, de-escalation,active threat response, and security strategy. He has trainedthousands in behavioral threat assessment and critical incidentresponse, and has also served as an adjunct professor teachingcriminal investigation and security coursework.
Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from WesternMichigan University and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice andSecurity Management from Michigan State University. Born inKalamazoo, Michigan, he is recognized as one of the leadingvoices in advancing safety, preparedness, and risk awarenessacross both public and private sectors.