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 […]

Place of Worship Security Strategies to Protect Congregations During Passover

Passover is one of the most meaningful times of the year for Jewish families and communities. Synagogues see increased attendance for services, community seders, and special events. With larger crowds and heightened visibility, security planning becomes essential. The goal isn’t to create a fortress. It’s to create a safe, welcoming environment where congregants can focus […]

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.