Scarlet Security Group Acquires
Lions Gate Risk Management Group and ARC Protection Corp
From a broad range of industry experience, our people-first, values-driven approach is supported and guided within all sectors of our business.
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Doyle,
Chief Executive Officer Patrick is an accomplished enterpriser and business owner with a particular strength in finance and M&A. Previously a partner in a consulting firm with a focus on indigenous engagement and partnerships, he has continued to work closely with indigenous groups, large industries, and governments across Northern Canada.
Since joining the security sector, Patrick has held various senior management and executive roles in operations and business management. Patrick joined Scarlet serving as Vice President, then led Scarlet Security & Risk Group as President, eventually becoming SSRG’s CEO and majority owner. As the creative force behind the company’s strategic approach to meaningful indigenous engagement and integrated enterprise solutions, Patrick has worked with key executives to promote and build a first-in-class leadership team and group of subject matter experts.
Patrick has a results-focused approach, eliminating the need for his teams to be bound by traditional hierarchical models. He tackles business challenges with a solutions-first mindset, and a practical and direct methodology designed to quickly unearth issues and achieve results, making him well recognized and respected by both peers and clients.
Patrick has volunteered on numerous charitable boards and community non-profit organizations—including organizations such as Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation—and has also served as President on chambers of commerce and community small business investment fund boards.
Chief Operating Officer
Owen Court,
Chief Operating OfficerOwen has 25 years of experience in public safety and security. He started his career with the BC Corrections Branch, later joined the RCMP, and ultimately held senior positions in death investigation and police oversight in the BC Ministry of Justice before leaving government in 2015. Prior to joining Scarlet, Owen led the Pacific Region for a large, multi-national security provider. Owen holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University and completed an executive program for senior government leaders at Harvard University.
Chief Financial Officer
Ross Phillips, Chief Financial OfficerRoss is a senior executive financial leader with over 20 years of experience in the resource, infrastructure and energy sectors, including as Chief Financial Officer of a TSX listed mining company and private Alberta junior oil and gas producer. As CFO of a private Alberta oil and gas company, Ross helped raise over $150 million in debt and equity over a five-year period. Ross was employed in senior roles, including CFO and COO, with a junior resource company that he along with other members of the senior management team took public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Ross led the financial analytic team and undertook business development for green energy and natural gas power projects for one of Canada's largest power generation companies. He also held various senior financial and corporate development roles for a multinational diversified resource company that produces thermal coal nickel, cobalt oil and electricity.
Ross has a Master of Arts in Resource Economics and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alberta and is a CFA Charter holder and CPA, CMA.
Executive Vice President, Protective Services
Greg Conlan, Executive Vice President, Protective ServicesGreg Conlan is a senior security, aviation, and public safety executive with more than three decades of leadership experience in complex public and private sector organizations. His career has spanned aviation security, healthcare protective services, municipal government, emergency management, and risk mitigation, where he has consistently delivered strategic leadership and operational excellence.
Most recently, Greg provided executive oversight for aviation security operations supporting the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) contract across Western Canada. In this role, he was responsible for large-scale workforce leadership, regulatory compliance, labour relations, stakeholder engagement, operational performance, and customer service across multiple airport environments.
Prior to this role, Greg held senior leadership positions within municipal government, healthcare, and aviation sectors, leading large and diverse teams while overseeing public safety, security operations, emergency preparedness, corporate risk management, and workplace violence prevention programs. He has successfully negotiated collective agreements, managed significant operational portfolios, and built collaborative partnerships with government agencies, regulators, unions, airport authorities, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders.
Greg holds degrees in Criminology and Forensic Psychology from Simon Fraser University and has completed advanced studies in emergency management, security leadership, and workplace violence prevention. He is the recipient of the ASIS BC Security Director of the Year Award and is recognized throughout the industry for his authentic leadership, strategic thinking, and commitment to building safe, secure, and resilient organizations.
Executive Vice President, Corporate Services
Yaser Shaikh,
Executive Vice President, Corporate ServicesYaser brings 20+ years of experience in leadership roles within the security industry in North America, Europe and Asia. Prior to joining SSRG, Yaser served as the Director of Operations at Dominion Diamond Corporation where he oversaw various aspects of global security including physical and electronic security, surveillance programs, risk mitigation, project management, business continuity, business Improvement processes, and high value logistics.
Yaser has ample experience working in remote areas across Northern Canada. He currently works with SSRG clients in the mining and industrial verticals to design and implement complex security solutions customized to meet their unique needs.
Executive Vice President, Systems Integration
Cristiano Esteves,
Executive Vice President, Systems Integration Cristiano is a business leader with over 20 years of experience building strong relationships and driving growth across diverse industries. His career reflects a strong ability to adapt, evolve, and deliver results in complex environments.
Since transitioning into the technology sector as a Security Systems Technician, Cristiano has held key positions including Program Manager, Services Manager, and Director of Integrated Systems, where he has built and led high-performing teams focused on operational excellence and scalable growth.
Cristiano brings a solutions-oriented mindset and collaborative leadership style, with a proven ability to align technical execution with business objectives and deliver impactful, integrated solutions.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, along with multiple industry-specific technical certifications.
Vice President, Finance
Jordan Stuart,
Vice President, FinanceJordan has 20 years of senior finance leadership experience across the technology and energy infrastructure sectors. He has a proven track record of building and scaling finance teams, leading multi-entity consolidations and public company reporting. Jordan is also skilled in managing audits and compliance, driving modern ERP, automation, and AI adoption.
Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Lethbridge, and is a CPA, CA.
Vice President, Partnerships & Indigenous Relations
Robert Carroll,
Vice President, Partnerships & Indigenous RelationsRobert Carroll has over 30 years of experience in international and Canadian business. He has proven success in business development, implementation, and achieving sustainable growth.
Rob began his career as a helicopter pilot obtaining his commercial helicopter pilot’s license in 1990. After almost twenty years of flying experience throughout Canada and internationally Rob leveraged his skills and experience and moved into the role of VP-business development within the aviation industry.
Rob has extensive sales skills and experience in developing and maintaining key relationships with corporate and community stakeholders. He was part of a team that established and maintained over 50 First Nation and Inuit Partnerships over the past 20 years. Through his proven success in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, clients and partners, Rob contributed to the growth of several companies including Great Slave Helicopters, Mondial Aviation.
Mr. Carroll additionally worked with Scarlet Security – a predecessor to SSRG in a senior role focusing on partnerships and business development during our expansion into BC. From 2014 to 2019, Rob dedicated his efforts to nurturing Scarlet West Coast Security Ltd.
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Mark LaLonde, Vice President, Strategic InitiativesMark has extensive strategic and operational experience locally, nationally, and internationally in risk, security, emergency management & enterprise recovery and human safety.
Most recently he served as the Chief Safety and Risk Officer for a university campus of 40,000 faculty, students and staff. His professional experience includes Director of International Operations for a large consulting firm, Program Director at the Police Academy, Justice Institute of British Columbia responsible for public policy research and training standards development for non-police professionals involved in regulatory compliance.
In support of the United Nations Mark has worked on risk, human security and state capacity development projects in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Arabian Gulf, Middle East and East Africa.
Mark has also consulted with the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime on the development of global standards for the civilian private security industry.
Director, Business Improvement & Integration
Tara Ramos,
Director, Business Improvement & IntegrationTara has over 25 years of experience in the security industry. She started her career in Loss Prevention in Vancouver for one of the largest retailers in the world. She was then promoted to Regional Risk Manager for Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore. As head of security for many countries, she oversaw the building of new stores and distribution centres and implemented safety and security policies and procedures.
Tara was later Training & Communication Manager for the Global Risk Management team, based in Germany. She worked with stakeholders around the world to develop training programs and manuals and also supported the global emergency response team.
She was the National Director of Loss Prevention for another major retailer, conducting audits and investigations across Canada. Tara is a licenced private investigator and has experience as an intelligence analyst, specializing in open-source intelligence investigations.
Additionally, Tara has spent many years as a volunteer in BC’s prison and court systems. Tara holds an undergraduate degree in criminology at Simon Fraser University and the CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation.
Director, Enhanced Security
Christine Macri,
Director, Enhanced SecurityChristine has over 25 years of client management and business experience. Her career spans ownership in a fast-paced Canadian franchise, project management in sports entertainment, corporate radio, and not-for-profit leadership, where she refined her ability to coordinate large-scale operations, manage diverse teams, and meet strict deadlines. Her strategic involvement on organizing committees for national sporting events has strengthened her skills in planning, logistics, and stakeholder management.
In her current role, Christine leads a team of over 250 former law enforcement personnel who provide Enhanced Security services in high-acuity environments across a variety of industries.
Christine holds a Bachelor of General Studies degree from the University of Calgary with a Major in Communications.
Director, Risk Management & Investigations
Barry Cochran,
Director, Risk Management & InvestigationsBarry Cochran is a seasoned security and risk management leader with experience in law enforcement, higher education, major industrial projects, and the energy sector. He specializes in threat mitigation, investigations, risk‑based security frameworks, and leading high‑performance teams in complex national and international environments.
Barry has directed major cases, enhanced security operations, and industry investigations, and is known for mentoring leaders and fostering collaborative, results‑driven cultures.
Skilled in communication and conflict management, Barry has managed blockades, civil disobedience, and non‑violent resistance with steady, principled leadership. Barry holds diplomas in Law and Security, University of Calgary certificates, and Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals certification.
Director, QHSE
Rob Smith,
Director, QHSERob has over 30 years of experience in health, safety and operational leadership across the energy, resource and infrastructure sectors. His career includes business ownership and senior management roles supporting major projects and remote operations throughout Canada and overseas.
Rob began his career providing medical and emergency support to industry before building a safety services business offering consulting and specialized industrial training internationally. He subsequently held senior safety and operations roles, leading teams and overseeing programs for exploration, major infrastructure and emerging energy projects.
His experience includes developing integrated management systems, strengthening operational performance and supporting emergency preparedness and response.
Rob is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional. He holds a Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation from Lakehead University.
Director, People & Culture - West
Brendan Rolfe,
Director, People & Culture - WestBrendan is a Human Resources Professional with over 15 years of industry experience. He believes that premium service is a product of great people, and that an “Employees First” approach to People & Culture creates the peak value.
For the past decade, Brendan has worked closely with government, on behalf of the private sector, consulting on many of the most important employment issues; from bullying and harassment to sick days, immigration to unions, Brendan has been relied up to offer input on the employment landscape that shapes our economy today.
Brendan is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Psychology, specializing in motivation and learning.
Director, People & Culture - East
Natalia Warrell,
Director, People & Culture - EastNatalia has over 10 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition across Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and the United States. She brings a well-rounded background in developing people strategies that support both employees and organizational success. Her approach focuses on balancing the needs of employees with organizational objectives while building strong teams, improving engagement and supporting long-term retention.
Natalia’s experience includes employee relations, high-volume and full-cycle recruitment, policy development, employment compliance, performance management, onboarding, payroll oversight and benefits administration. Throughout her career, she has recruited for positions ranging from frontline and skilled-trade roles to technical, management and senior leadership positions across multiple industries. She has also led HR and recruitment teams and implemented practical people programs designed to meet evolving operational needs. Natalia holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Tuba Topcu Kisa,
Manager, Talent AcquisitionTuba has over 10 years of experience in human resources, including recruitment, performance management, training coordination, and HR process development. She has supported both hiring needs and broader HR activities across various public and private sector industries, including finance, consulting, and IT.
She holds a master’s degree in Human Resources and is certified as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP).
At SSRG, she manages talent acquisition - partnering with hiring managers, coordinating interviews, and supporting onboarding efforts across the organization. She also contributes to internal HR initiatives focused on improving recruitment workflows and the overall candidate experience.
Before joining SSRG, Tuba held HR and recruitment roles in financial institutions, including a stock exchange company and a development bank. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development and implementation of HR systems, integrating tools such as HRIS, ERP, and LMS platforms to support more efficient HR operations.
Director, Information Technology
Gerald Lochli,
Director, Information TechnologyGerald brings over 20 years of experience in delivering a broad range of solutions from hands-on IT support to high-level strategic planning and infrastructure architecture.
With a focus on building lasting relationships and delivering innovative, responsible and reliable solutions, Gerald has supported clients across a variety of industries including oil and gas, wealth management, labour unions and non-profits.
Gerald has designed multi-year frameworks using tech roadmaps that balance fiscal requirements, anticipated growth, security, and reliability. Gerald holds an IT designation from SAIT.
Regional Manager, Uniformed Security, British Columbia
Trent Reynolds,
Regional Manager, Uniformed Security, British ColumbiaTrent Reynolds is a seasoned security and operations professional with over 20 years of experience leading teams in aviation, marine, and high-profile public environments. He specializes in regulatory compliance, risk management, and delivering operational excellence across complex, high-security settings.
Trent brings a proven track record of overseeing multi-site operations, strengthening security frameworks, and driving service excellence. He has held senior leadership roles with global organizations, leading large teams in highly regulated environments.
Trent has successfully led ISO and regulatory compliance initiatives, enhanced incident response protocols, and reduced security risks across critical infrastructure. His collaborative approach has supported strong partnerships with multiple agencies across Canada.
He holds MTSC and RAIC clearances and completed studies at the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
Senior Specialist, Intelligence
Alison Sherley, Ph.D.,
Senior Specialist, IntelligenceAlison has over 18 years of experience in intelligence analysis, supporting intelligence-led decision-making and proactive risk identification across both public and private sectors. She holds a PhD in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University and brings a unique blend of academic depth, advisory expertise, operational insight, and analytical skill to threat and risk intelligence.
Alison began her career with the Calgary Police Service, working in the Criminal Intelligence Unit analyzing organized crime, and later played a key role in establishing the Anti-Corruption Unit. She also served in Major Events and Emergency Management, where she developed the Service’s threat and risk assessment process for large-scale events, advising on public safety, strategic risk, and operational planning. Alison has supported multiple Incident Command Teams throughout her career and her professional training includes violence risk assessment, workplace investigations, SAFE Design, special event safety, and intelligence.
Scarlet Security Group Acquires
Lions Gate Risk Management Group and ARC Protection Corp