Clifford Ward – President/CEO - PRIDE Security Agency, Inc.

As a retired United States Air Force E9, Mr. Ward comes with extensive experience in Physical Security, specializing in Nuclear Facility Security Operations. Mr. Ward is the founder of PRIDE Security Agency, Inc., specializing in providing Physical Security with a focus on Federal Government facilities. Mr. Ward has previously served as General Manager to several national and international private security agencies, where-in his responsibilities included managing all matters relating to ensuring compliance to numerous contract service specifications. As well, utilizing his Air Force experience as Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) of Nuclear Facility Security he has instituted formidable verification mechanisms coupled with intensive training vehicles to verify the capabilities of assigned security staff.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Thirty-two year career in United States Air Force acquiring rank as First Sergeant (E9)
  
• Designated as a United States Air Force – Personnel and Physical Security Specialist in Standardization and Evaluation Monitoring (QC)

Education/Certifications:

• New School Social Research – Bachelor of Science
  Human Resources - Management – 1983
  
• Career College of USAF – Associates Degree
  Resource Management – 1984
  
• Career College of USAF - Associates Degree
  Criminal Justice - 1982
  
• State Certified/Licensed Private Security Services provider: Maryland / Virginia / Florida / District of Columbia