PETER QUINN & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Protection Team Leader
- Retired LAPD Officer
Aaron Blackburn is a retired LAPD officer boasting a distinguished 20-year career within the department. Throughout his tenure, Aaron thrived in high-pressure environments, refining his skills and earning recognition as a decorated officer. His extensive expertise enables him to proactively identify and mitigate threats, ensuring the safety of diverse stakeholders.
Albert C. Kilgore Jr. has over 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Mt. San Jacinto College. Mr. Kilgore retired from LAPD with the combine rank of Sergeant-Detective. His last assignment was Labor Relations, where he was the department's subject matter expert in Labor Laws/Constitutional Policing. Upon retirement from the LAPD, Mr. Kilgore was selected as the Director of Campus Safety from Mt. Jacinto College, where he managed sworn and civilian employees who provided security for over 15,000 students and faculty members.
Mr. Kilgore developed the first undercover operation in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers that put law enforcement officers in opposing teams' jerseys to address the rise in stadium harassments and assaults. This program was so successful it has been adopted by other teams throughout the league.
Mr. Kilgore has worked red carpet events and led executive protection details for clientele including politician, celebrities, high net worth individuals and professional athletes.
Mr. Kilgore has extensive experience in investigations, training, tactics, firearms, active shooter training, field operations, emergency management, emergency response, undercover operations, surveillance and intellectual property.
Job Titles:
- MLB As an Undercover Agent
- Protection Team Leader
R. Christopher Bowman honorably retired as a Detective Sergeant, after 32 years of service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Bowman was the recipient of the departments "Meritorious Conduct Medal." He supervised a team of 13 detectives. Mr. Bowman and his team were responsible for providing policing services for all the clubs, restaurants, and bars along the famed Sunset Strip entertainment district. This included protection for the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and Grammy Awards after parties.
Mr. Bowman, while working as a patrol deputy, was the Team Leader and certified in "Community Orientated Policing and Problem Solving" (COPPS). Mr. Bowman was a patrol field training officer. He trained over half a dozen deputies in patrol procedures and tactics along with street survival. Mr. Bowman's work ethic afforded him the opportunity and led to him being selected to have a film crew from "COPS" ride along with him for a shift, which resulted in his appearance in one episode of the show.
Mr. Bowman has extensive experience and training in tactics, operations, the use and handling of firearms, weaponless defense, and conflict de-escalation. He has participated in and received active shooter training, crowd/ riot control training and first aid training. Mr. Bowman is trained in both defensive and high-speed pursuit driving.
Mr. Bowman has worked with the MLB as an undercover agent during major league games. Mr. Bowman has provided direct executive protection for NFL, NBA, and MLB high profile athletes. He has also worked closely with film and television celebrities.
Mr. Chappell is a 20+ year police veteran who retired as a Lieutenant from a large police department in Connecticut. Mr. Chappell has held several positions within the police department including Patrol Officer, Training Officer, Accident Reconstructionist, Motor Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant and Lieutenant.
Mr. Chappell's last assignments were as the Traffic Division Commander and Assistant Commander of an elite Emergency Services Unit where he held positions as an operator, sniper, master breacher and team leader for 18 years as well as the commander of a regional explosive breaching team consisting of 25 members from 9 municipalities. He is a state-certified instructor in several disciplines including explosive breaching, firearms, patrol rifle, active shooter, building searches, dignitary protection program and high-risk entries. He served as the primary instructor for the Emergency Services Unit and helped prepare multiple agencies with all large-scale training events such as active shooter and response to terror. He was an instructor at a regional SWAT School and Direct Action Resource Center (DARC)-Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Course. Mr. Chappell has coordinated and conducted several large-scale training exercises and many real world tactical operations. He has received several awards including two MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) awards, Life Saving Award and Police Officer of the Year.
Mr. Chappell served 15 years in the US Army and Army National Guard. He is a former US Army Ranger who served with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75 th Ranger Regiment where he received his Ranger Tab, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Combat Parachutist Badge and Army Sniper Qualification along with many commendations. Mr. Chappell took part in the invasion of Panama. Mr. Chappell also served as a sniper instructor team leader that deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terror. He conducting home station training and was part of a mobile training team that trained over 400 military snipers.
Mr. Chappell is an Eagle Scout and is a licensed Paramedic operating as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Chris Day is a retired Detective Sergeant with the West Hartford, Connecticut Police Department, where he continues to serve as a certified supernumerary police officer. During his more than 20 years of police service, Chris was assigned to the Patrol Division, the Traffic Division, as a Field Training Officer and Supervisor, a training coordinator, as a Patrol Sergeant and as a Sergeant assigned to the Investigative Services Division.
Chris served in the Emergency Services Unit for 10 years including assignment as an assistant team leader. Chris has received formal instruction in executive protection, graduated from the FBI Master Breacher Course and was certified as a Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor.
Chris is a graduate of the University of Connecticut where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Job Titles:
- President
- CEO / Dean Camarillo / President
Dean Camarillo's remarkable career in law enforcement has been marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of safety and security. With over 28 years of dedicated service to the city of Los Angeles, Dean has accumulated a wealth of experience across a myriad of roles and responsibilities.
His journey began as a patrol officer, where he honed his skills in the streets of Los Angeles, navigating complex situations with poise and professionalism. Over the years, Dean's expertise expanded to encompass a diverse range of areas within law enforcement, including crime suppression, case management, and surveillance culminating in his appointment to homicide squad where he finished his illustrious police career. His proficiency in electronic surveillance and data analysis has been instrumental in cracking down on criminal activities and ensuring justice is served.
Dean's reputation for excellence in law enforcement soon led him to collaborate with esteemed agencies such as the FBI, ATF, DEA, and US Marshals, where he contributed his expertise to high-stakes investigations and operations. His extensive firearms training, coupled with specialized courses, equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles, including critical incident response and officer-involved shootings.
As an instructor at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and a guest speaker at prestigious conferences, Dean has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of law enforcement professionals, imparting his knowledge and experience to eager minds.
Dean's exemplary performance and proven track record managing the firm's largest clients have earned him a well-deserved promotion to President of PQA. In this new role, Dean continues to exemplify professionalism, dedication, and a commitment to ensuring safety and security in all his endeavors, further solidifying his status as a respected leader in both law enforcement and security industries.
Dr. Andre "Andy" Pennardt, MD, is board certified in emergency medicine and emergency medical services, as well as fellowship trained in austere and wilderness medicine. He retired as a colonel from the United States Army after 23 years of active-duty service that included multiple combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq while assigned to the nation's most elite special operations and counterterrorism units. He subsequently served as a regional medical director for wildland firefighting with the United States Forest Service and EMS director with the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. Nationally recognized as an expert in operational, wilderness, and tactical medicine, Dr. Pennardt actively serves as a sworn deputy sheriff, SWAT physician, and emergency manager. He holds additional qualifications as a dive medical officer, dive instructor, master flight surgeon, and mountain medicine instructor.
Job Titles:
- Education / MD, Medicine New York Medical College, 1990
Dr. Schwartz is a 1989 graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at William Beaumont Army Medical Center before completing his Emergency Medicine Residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Schwartz has extensive military operational experience, serving with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and the 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne) and the Joint Special Operations Command (Airborne). He received the bronze star and two meritorious service medals during his military service.
Job Titles:
- Protection Team Leader
- Tactical Police Officer
Frank Rendon has served as a law enforcement professional for over 28 years with the Suffolk County Police Department. Frank is currently in the Emergency Services Unit and has
been assigned there since 2005. His responsibilities include technical rescue, hazardous materials removal, explosives detection, special tactics and dignitary protection. Frank completed advanced training in Special Weapons and Tactics, Emergency Vehicle
Operation, and is highly specialized in the handling of high-risk search warrants and armed barricade subjects. He is extensively trained and is an instructor in active shooter scenarios including schools, workplaces and public venues.
Frank is a Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Hazardous Material Technician, Certified FBI HDS Bomb Technician, Certified NYS Firearms instructor in hand guns, tactical carbine and automatic weapons.
Frank is a highly decorated Tactical Police Officer. He is a recipient of the Silver Shield Award, Combat Gold Award as well as Police Officer of the Year.
Frank has worked with high profile clients and high net worth families for over 10 years. He is willing to travel and adheres to privacy and confidentiality guidelines and policies.
Job Titles:
- Director of Administration
- Dean Camarillo
- Law Enforcement Officer
Heather Burke is a veteran law enforcement officer who served in western Connecticut. During her 15-year career, Ms. Burke served as a patrol officer, field training officer, patrol rifle officer, crime scene technician and ultimately retired as a detective in the Special Victims Unit.
Ms. Burke has extensive training and experience in dealing with persons in crisis. She served as a domestic violence specialist, a certified Crisis Intervention Technician and a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator assigned to the Emergency Services Unit.
As PQA's Director of Administration, Ms. Burke is directly responsible for the creation of our comprehensive pre-mission intelligence materials. These intricately detailed books, customized for each client's specific needs, are what enable our Executive Protection teams to be successful, arriving fully briefed and familiar with all aspects of assignment. In addition, Ms. Burke oversees our post-assignment invoice and billing activities. Ms. Burke is also capable of participating in short-term executive protection assignments.
Ms. Burke has a BS in Justice and Law Administration and a BBA, Summa Cum Laude, in Accounting and Human Resource Management, all from Western Connecticut State University.
Ida Fernandez-Staples is a seasoned security professional with an impressive 22-year career dedicated to safeguarding high-net-worth individuals and leading executive protection details locally and while traveling with the client. With extensive experience in both high-net-worth residential protection and executive protection details, Ida has demonstrated her proficiency in ensuring the safety and security of her clients in diverse environments.
Throughout her career, Ida has been deeply immersed in the entertainment industry, providing personal protective services to clients involved in television programs, awards shows, major motion picture studio events, and other industry-related operations. Her adeptness at navigating the unique challenges of this sector highlights her adaptability and resourcefulness as a security professional.
Moreover, Ida has had the privilege of working with foreign dignitaries visiting the United States, including royalty from the Middle East. Her experience in handling high-profile international clients further underscores her capability to manage complex security assignments with discretion and professionalism.
In addition to her private sector endeavors, Ida's background includes serving as a detective, municipal police officer, and deputy sheriff in California. Her diverse police assignments encompassed Field Training Officer, jail operations, community-oriented policing, undercover operations, and a significant multi-year stint with a regional narcotics team. During her time with the narcotics team, Ida collaborated closely with various local, state, and federal agencies showcasing her ability to thrive in collaborative, multi-agency environments.
In recognition of her outstanding performance and exceptional management of complex assignments throughout the United States, Ida was promoted to Vice President of PQA in 2024. This achievement speaks volumes about her dedication, leadership, and expertise in the security industry, positioning her as a respected leader and an invaluable asset to the organization.
Jeremy Clark is an accomplished law enforcement professional, with years of experience in high-net worth executive protection. Jeremy is an active law enforcement officer with more than 24 years of service. Jeremy is a Captain and is the Commanding Officer of his agency's Investigative Services Division and Commanding Officer of the Emergency Services Unit, with 22 years as a unit member/leader. He previously commanded his agency's Internal Affairs Division, Vice and Narcotics Unit, Polygraph Unit, Community Services Division, Patrol Division, and the Street Crimes Unit. Prior to joining his current agency, Jeremy worked for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Jeremy is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Connecticut SWAT Challenge, the nation's 2nd largest tactical training competition. This event annually draws competitors from local, state, and federal agencies as well as foreign tactical teams. He concurrently serves as Vice-President and Co-founder of the Our Heroes Fund, a non-profit organization that was created, organized and run by a board of directors comprised of three service-connected disabled veterans that aims to promote activities that assist in the health, welfare and operation capabilities of first responders and military veterans.
Jeremy is a US Army veteran having served active duty with the 25th Infantry Division and graduated with honors from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
Jeremy Tangarone is a 24-year police veteran, who retired as an investigator with a large police department in Connecticut. Jeremy held several positions within the police department including Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Street Crime Unit, Accident Reconstructionist, Training Officer & Detective.
Jeremy's last assignments were in Investigations and Professional Standards as a Detective. He has an extensive background in investigation of both high profile and sensitive cases. He was assigned as a Federal Task Force Officer, and as such he obtained and maintained an FBI Top Secret clearance. He was a member of the department's Emergency Services Unit where he held positions as an assaulter and sniper. He is currently a Connecticut POST certified firearms, rifle and use of force instructor, certified Emergency Medical Responder, and dignitary protection specialist.
Jeremy has years of experience coordinating security and logistics for ultra high-net-worth clients. This experience is working in protection teams providing coverage to clients as they travel for both business and pleasure in both short and long term assignments.
Job Titles:
- Protection Team Leader
- Special Deputy - US Marshal
John Rogan has over 29 years of law enforcement experience having served the New York City Police Department as the Commanding Officer of numerous elite investigative units including Manhattan South Homicide Squad, The Major Case Squad and the FBI/NYPD Violent Crimes Task Force. Mr. Rogan attained the rank of Lieutenant - Commander Detective Squad.
Mr. Rogan supervised investigative details assigned to Presidential visits, Papal visits, and Super Bowl events in New York City. Mr. Rogan has received Dignitary Protection Training from the NYPD Intelligence Division. Mr. Rogan has extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders at all levels in the private sector as well as domestic and international law enforcement entities. Mr. Rogan has established a worldwide network of law enforcement professionals that can be called upon on to support PQA assignments.
Mr. Rogan is a Special Deputy-US Marshal and holds Top Secret security clearance. Mr. Rogan is a Graduate of SUNY Empire State College with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #267. Mr. Rogan is a NYPD Medal of Valor recipient.
Job Titles:
- Protection Team Leader
- Retired Los Angeles Police Department ( LAPD ) Officer
Ossie Crenshaw is a retired Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer with 32 years of diverse assignments and deep executive protection experience. Mr. Crenshaw's police assignments include patrol, vice, detectives, narcotics, the Mounted Unit and service as a police instructor.
The vast majority of Mr. Crenshaw's career, 22 years, was spent assigned to LAPD's elite Metropolitan Division where he served as a SWAT Team member, and for 12 of those years as a SWAT Team Leader. In this capacity he was responsible for planning and leading tactical assignments including hostage rescue, high-risk warrant service, barricaded suspects, crime suppression and dignitary protection details.
Mr. Crenshaw is a U.S. Army veteran and attended Western Michigan University. He has completed instructor-level training in many areas including SWAT tactics and Crisis Negotiations. He has extensive training and experience in numerous disciplines such as weapon handling, close quarter combat, executive protection, surveillance and counter surveillance as well as tactical mission planning.
Steve Bardak is a 25-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department, NY. He currently has 19 years of experience serving in special operations while being assigned to the Emergency Service Unit. For the past 6 years he has been the training officer for the 45 men in this command. He instructs operators in Tactics, Hazardous Materials response and mitigation, prevention and response radiological incidents, technical rescue, waterborne operations, rescue swimmer, sniper/observer, helicopter operations and all applicable equipment pertaining to these tasks. He is a New York State Certified Master Instructor, and since 2007 he has taught nationally as a contractor for the Department of Energy. His contracting duties are assigned through their Counter Terrorism Operations Support group working out of the National Nuclear Security Site (Area 23 Mercury Nevada).
Tony Cavagnaro has served as a law enforcement professional for over 15 years with the Suffolk County Police Department in New York and retired at the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Cavagnaro served 4 years in a specialized enforcement group and focused on identifying and locating wanted individuals. His last position was directing the E911 and Dispatch system. This included supervising both sworn and civilian personnel and coordinating the response of the appropriate personnel to critical incidences.
Mr. Cavagnaro has received numerous training throughout his career including a NYS Certified Emergency Medical Technician course, defensive tactics, firearms training and defensive driving courses.
Mr. Cavagnaro also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering and has worked in the development and testing of cutting-edge technology for AT&T and has owned and operated both a general contracting company and an automotive repair service.