Founders
Jeremy M. Baumann, CPP - Managing Partner
A decisive, results-oriented and team-focused Security Risk & Investigations executive, Jeremy specializes in driving rapid execution of security programs that build enterprise alignment and delivery of high-performing teams, processes, and technologies. As principal and co-founder of Corporate Security Advisors, he has worked with businesses of all sizes, across a variety of industries, to transform and successfully position their security programs.
EXPERIENCE
• Corporate Security Advisors – Managing Partner
• HealthPartners – Chief Security Officer (Interim)
• Discover Financial Services – Director, Enterprise Security
• Takeda Pharmaceuticals – Associate Director, Business Resilience & Security
• Takeda Pharmaceuticals – Manager, Supply Chain Security
• Guardsmark – Manager, Protection Services
• McLean County, Illinois – Law Enforcement Officer
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Illinois State University (Cum Laude)
• Certificate in Negotiation and Leadership from Harvard Law School
• Certificate in Senior Executive Leadership from Northwestern University
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) globally recognized, highest-level board certification for security management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymbaumanncpp/
Brad N. Brekke - Managing Partner
A respected leader of strategic transformations that align corporate security with business purpose, Brad has helped organizations in the airline, financial, healthcare, retail and technology sectors optimize performance, manage resources and create business value. Brad’s security expertise and informed perspective have been shaped by his experience in both public and private sector leadership roles. He is a principal and co-founder of Corporate Security Advisors.
EXPERIENCE
• Corporate Security Advisors – Managing Partner
• Mayo Clinic – Chief Security Officer (Interim)
• Federal Bureau of Investigations – First Director of the Office of Private Sector
• Target Corporation – Vice President of Assets Protection & Corporate Security
• Federal Bureau of Investigations – Special Agent, Chicago and Tampa
• American University (D.C.) – Adjunct Professor
• Business Law Practice (MN)
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Minnesota
• Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), Bethel Seminary
• Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD), University of Minnesota
