Leadership
  • CHAD ARRUDA
  • Rebekah Fontagneres
  • CHRIS RUSH
  • RAY KING
  • ERIC STAMMEN
  • Dan Sunderland
  • Nicholas Russell

CHAD ARRUDA

Partner / CEO

Chad Arruda began his career in the security industry when he enlisted in The United States Army in 2006. After completing Infantry and Airborne Schools, Chad was given orders to Fort Bragg, North Carolina for The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Leaving North Carolina, Chad deployed to Afghanistan on a 16 month combat tour in 2007.

After Chad was honorably discharged from the Army in 2009, he returned home to Arizona to complete his emergency medical licensing and training certifications to become qualified as a paramedic. From there he took his combat experience and his medical training to secure a contract position at Global Integrated Security as a Protective Security Specialist/Medic in Afghanistan. In 2014 Chad was contracted by Intellegere Risk Management where he provided high-threat security protection and medical treatment for various critical infrastructures throughout Afghanistan. Chad then received his World Wide Protective Services training with Triple Canopy in 2015 but knew he had more important work to do back home.

With his wife and children in the United States, Chad decided that he needed to permanently return home to be with his family. Utilizing his security and medical background, he began to put the pieces together to build a private security company with a promise of real security for its clients. In 2016 Alexis Security Group was formed and the rest is history.

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for deploying all of Windom’s security services to the market with an honest understanding of the brand and its true capabilities and standards.

Rebekah Fontagneres

Partner/CFO

Rebekah Fontagneres is a seasoned financial professional with a rich history of success in steering financial strategies for prominent organizations. As of March 2022, she serves as a Partner and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Windom Security Strategies Today, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing financial strategies to enhance the company's security initiatives.

In her current role as Partner and CFO at Windom Security Strategies Today, Rebekah Fontagneres brings her extensive financial expertise to the forefront. Her responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and contributing to the organization's strategic direction in the rapidly evolving landscape of security strategies.

CHRIS RUSH

Director of Security Operations

Chris Rush enlisted in The United States Army in 2005 and soon became an Airborne Infantryman. After two combat tours in Afghanistan Chris was honorably discharged from the Army and commenced his career in the private security industry.

In Virginia, Chris completed the Worldwide Protective Services training and was certified as a Protective Security Specialist with Global Integrated Security in 2012. For the next three years Chris provided security and protection for the Department of State overseas in high-threat environments. After completing follow on courses Chris filled in a variety of positions, to include leadership roles, during his time on contract.

Returning to Arizona, Chris was contracted to provide protection for private clients. After discovering the lack of true security procedures in the private security industry in Arizona, Chris decided to leverage his years of operational experience and co-founded Alexis Security Group in 2016.

At Windom Security Strategies Today, The Director of Security Operations facilitates all of the activities of the armed and unarmed security guards and specialists. With a strong emphasis on training done right, Chris understands what is necessary to get the job done.

RAY KING

Director of Sales

Ray King grew up in Southern California playing soccer and skateboarding swimming pools and large pipes.  After graduating from the University of California at Irvine, he spent some years in insurance sales, teaching 4th grade school in the inner city of Los Angeles, and commercial roofing sales and sales management in Arizona. 

Ray has been a passionate student of personal development and human potential for decades.  Always an advocate for personal protection, emergency preparedness, and supporting veteran causes, Ray has voluntarily studied combat first aid and become a Certified NRA Instructor for Basic Pistol and Personal Protection in the Home. 

The Director of Sales is responsible for sharing all of the capabilities of Windom to the public with an honest approach. 

ERIC STAMMEN

Director of Client Relations

Eric began his path in customer relations when he worked for Crawford Hoying, an investment real estate group in Columbus Ohio while studying at The Ohio State University. At this time he was in charge of maintenance of an 827-unit apartment community that was comprised of mainly student athletes and upper classmen. Part of his duties consisted of managing the vacant unit readiness and any resident maintenance issues. It was here that he discovered that he enjoyed helping people and assisting in solving their issues.

In 2011 he moved to Phoenix and took the position of Technical Specialist with Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting. His main duties included instructing personnel in the landscape industry how to professionally install, maintain, and troubleshoot outdoor lighting. He progressed to Regional Sales Manager of the Southwest region for the Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting and perfected his customer relation skills. In November of 2017 he accepted his position at Alexis Security Group and brought his passion for customer service and problem solving.

The Director of Client Relations is responsible for managing the relationships between Windom’s clients and the company’s security operations. Keeping a watchful eye on our services and making sure our clients are informed.

Dan Sunderland

Operations Manager

Nicholas Russell

Recruiting Manager

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