Joseph Sordi, Chief Executive Officer / President, oversees the daily operations of the company. Joseph brings 20 years of experience in federal, state, city and special leadership positions and 24 years in commercial / contract development and management which resulted in Strategic Security’s growth.
Prior to serving in his current role, Joseph was vice president of operations, general manager and program manager where he oversaw 30 federal government contract, designed, implemented and led the largest contingency operation of private sector integrated security solutions firm specializing in Guard Services, Emergency Response, Executive Protection, Emergency Wrap Around Services, Integrated Technology, AI and Temporary Life Support Facilities with annual sales of in excess of 54 million operating nationwide and in Mexico.
Joseph is a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department (NYPD). His public service assignments included the Strategic Response Group whereas he was tasked with supervising and responding to Labor/Civil Unrest, Terrorist Acts and Active Shooter Incidents. He was also part of the Reengineering Management Team, Transit Division, Intelligence Division, Weapons of Mass Destruction Team, Detective Bureau and Organized Crime Control Bureau.
Joseph an NRA Certified Instructor, a Certified Project Manager, a Certified Crisis Manager, Certified Security Instructor in several states, frequent guest speaker and business advisor for companies and industry trade organizations. He holds a Master Degree in Protection Management from John Jay.
Douglas Ruhl, Vice President, is responsible for Strategic’ business development to include Global Support and Training Operations for Strategic, Doug leads the company’s training and mission support lines of business for which he is responsible for all operations and strategy. As a domestic security subject matter expert, Doug also provides operational and financial expertise to business development for use in the design of winning strategies and proposal preparation to secure new federal, local and commercial business.
Prior to his current position, Doug worked for Harrah’s Entertainment as the Director of Security and Compliance as well as an international security firm for 8 years, rising quickly through the ranks to become the director of operations. In this role, he was responsible for the administration and program management of all company-held federal government and commercial security programs throughout the United States to include the Unites States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
Doug came to the private sector after a distinguished career in law enforcement for the New York Police Department (NYPD) for 10 years that was cut short due to a on the job service-related disability.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in English literature and is distinguished veteran of the United States Navy and New Jersey National Guard.
Donald Gossage, Director of Government Relations, is a seasoned law enforcement and emergency management professional with a distinguished career spanning over four decades in public service. He retired after 25 years with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., where he rose through the ranks to supervise a team of 75 officers and six sergeants at the peak of his tenure. His leadership and operational expertise were instrumental in maintaining public safety in one of the nation’s most complex urban environments.
Following his tenure in the nation’s capital, he served nine years as Chief of Police for the Hancock Police Department in Hancock, Maryland—a full-service law enforcement agency safeguarding the gateway to Western Maryland. In this role, he led department operations, enhanced community policing initiatives, and strengthened interagency partnerships.
Expanding his expertise beyond law enforcement, Don dedicated 14 years (2010-2024) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where he held multiple roles within the Office of the Chief Security Officer. He was deployed on over 70 disaster responses, including Type I, II, and III-level disasters, contributing critical security and emergency management expertise. Additionally, he served as a Contracting Officer Representative, overseeing the acquisition and management of more than 40 security-related contracts to enhance disaster response capabilities nationwide.
Now serving as Director of Government Relations at Strategic Security Corp, Don brings his extensive experience in law enforcement, emergency management, and federal operations to support the company’s mission as a leader in disaster security and response. His focus is on fostering strong federal and state partnerships to expand and enhance Strategic Security’s operational capabilities.
With a career dedicated to public safety, emergency response, and security operations, Gossage remains committed to ensuring resilience and security at all levels of government and private-sector collaboration.
Dale Gaylor, CPA, Financial Controller, is responsible for overseeing the financial accounting and reporting operations of the company, as well as the daily accounting functions. she provides senior leadership to the accounting team and assist in establishing and directing the organization’s financial goals, objectives, budgets, and financial plans.
Dale brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance to the Company. Prior to her current position Dale worked as the controller in the HR, payroll and benefits industry and has over 15 years of public accounting experience in financial audits, corporate accounting as well as corporate and payroll tax administration and regulatory compliance.
Dale holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, from Long Island University’s CW Post campus. As a Certified Public Accountant, she maintains memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCA).
David Wright, Director of Operations, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Strategic’s Government and Commercial programs as well as providing insight and advise relative to company operations, infrastructure, and growth initiatives.
David has over 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles both in the public and private sectors. Prior to being promoted to Director of Operations, David served as Assistant Director of Operations where he was responsible for overseeing Fortune 500 companies contracts nationwide requiring approximately 26,000 HPW of service and more than 1250 personnel. His responsibilities included oversight of Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators designed to meet contractual expectations. Prior to his role as Assistant Director of Operations, David served as Senior Manager of Strategic’s Global Security Operations Center where he developed Overwatch Solutions™ a proprietary patented pending technology to provide a holistic security solution that combines command and control with state of the art technology that utilizes high tech intelligence gathering systems.
Prior to his role at Strategic Security, David held the rank of Police Officer with the Red Hook Police Department. David is a Certified Project Manager and holds a Master’s Degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Protection Management.
Gabriella Sordi, Director of Support Services, for Strategic Security Corp., where she provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of the Company's Compliance Department, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Equipment & Logistics Department. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the Company's operational support divisions function as an integrated enterprise, providing the governance, resources, and infrastructure necessary to support nationwide security operations and client service excellence.
Ms. Sordi establishes the strategic vision, policies, and performance standards for each support function while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, contractual, and company requirements. She oversees corporate compliance programs, regulatory reporting, internal audits, risk mitigation initiatives, employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce development, equipment accountability, fleet and asset management, inventory control, licensing administration, and logistics operations. Her leadership ensures that Strategic Security Corp. maintains operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery across all markets.
As a member of the executive leadership team, Gabriella serves as a principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Director of Operations, and other senior leaders on matters involving organizational compliance, enterprise risk, workforce strategy, operational support, and business continuity. She works collaboratively across departments to develop policies, improve organizational processes, strengthen accountability, and implement scalable systems that support the Company's continued growth.
Under her leadership, Strategic Security Corp. has modernized and enhanced numerous enterprise support functions, including technology-driven recruiting and onboarding processes, companywide compliance management programs, employee development initiatives, equipment lifecycle management, standardized inventory and logistics controls, risk management procedures, and comprehensive support services that improve operational efficiency and reduce organizational risk. She has also led initiatives to strengthen compensation and benefits administration, retirement programs, workforce engagement, diversity and inclusion efforts, veteran recruitment, and leadership development throughout the organization.
Gabriella's leadership philosophy is centered on operational excellence, continuous improvement, accountability, and customer service. Through the integration of compliance, risk management, human resources, and logistics under a unified support services model, she has positioned Strategic Security Corp. to better support its employees, clients, and field operations while ensuring the Company remains prepared to meet the evolving demands of the security industry.
Isabella Goodwin, Development Coordinator for the Center of Training and Standards at Strategic Security and Strategic Special Police. Isabella is responsible for delivering and supporting training and exercises with a dedicated focus to ensure first-responder disciplines receive the highest level of attention. She collaborates on training and exercise initiatives with many government and non-governmental organizations, staff, management, planners and technical groups, and provides training to elected officials and public works, health, technology, and communications personnel. Isabella assists existing SSC and SSPC training, reviewing contractual obligations pertaining to duties and responsibilities, state mandates and the ever evolving threat landscape. She provides specialized training on instructional delivery methods through lecture, practical exercise, and practical evaluation to new instructors.
Isabella oversees our national platform of training instructors that have experience working in agencies responsible for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response or have served in law enforcement at the Local, State and / or Federal level and serve as consultants to organizations such as the Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP), The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
John Alder, Chief of Domestic Programs, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Strategic’ domestic programs to include contract operations, strategic planning, customer relations, transitions and emergency responses. As a domestic security subject matter expert, John also provides operational and financial expertise to a team of project and account managers.
For 14 years, John has been a program manager for numerous federal contracts in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, New Jersey and New York totaling over 2.5 million manhours. He also headed numerous protection details including the 55th Presidential Inauguration detail.
Prior to joining Strategic, John was the operational section chief of Special Activates Services which was designed to select, train, equip, and mentor security operators to conduct global combat and peace keeping operations in any environment. John also oversaw a Federal Firearms Licensed company engage in a business pertaining to the manufacture or importation of firearms and ammunition.
John is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He began his career in the Navy and then transitioned into law enforcement, serving in a large Florida Sheriff’s Office and then transitioning to a City Police Department. While at the Police Department he served on their SWAT Team covering High Risk Warrant serves and narcotics.
