Financial Institution Executive Protection: Safeguarding Leadership and Client Trust

Financial institutions operate in high-stakes environments where visibility, assets, and decision-making authority intersect. Leadership teams are often front-facing, making them potential targets for both physical and reputational risk. Executive protection is not just about personal safety—it’s about maintaining stability, confidence, and continuity across the organization. Why Executive Protection Matters in Financial Institutions Executives in banking […]

Production Security Planning for Film Shoots in High-Traffic Urban Areas

Filming in a busy city brings energy, realism, and production value you can’t fake on a soundstage. It also brings traffic congestion, pedestrian interference, theft risks, and unpredictable disruptions. If you’re planning a shoot in a high-traffic urban environment, security cannot be an afterthought. It needs to be built into your production plan from day […]

Production Security in Chicago: Navigating Heat, Crowds, and High-Stakes Summer Shoots

When summer arrives in Chicago, the city transforms into a vibrant hub of festivals, parades, and outdoor events. It’s also peak season for film and television production. But with all this energy and activity comes an added layer of complexity—especially when it comes to security. Whether it’s a feature film shooting on the Magnificent Mile […]

Behind the Scenes: Why Film Production Security is Crucial for a Smooth Shoot

When people think of movie magic, they often envision the dazzling special effects, compelling performances, and breathtaking scenery that fill the big screen. But behind every successful film production lies a less glamorous, yet equally critical element—security. While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind, security plays a vital role in […]

Lights, Camera, Security: How Private Security Enhances Film Shoots

In the glitzy world of film production, where creativity meets commerce, the seamless execution of a project relies not only on artistic vision but also on the secure environment in which it unfolds. From safeguarding valuable equipment to ensuring the safety of cast and crew, the role of private security in the film industry is […]

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Mark Hjelle

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.