Gene L. Traylor

Gene L. Traylor, CPP, currently serves as Senior Strategy Manager for Safety & Security Training at the Phoenix Suns, a role held since January 2023, while also holding the position of Lieutenant - Executive Officer at the Arizona Rangers since November 2022. Traylor's extensive experience in security management includes previous positions as Security Manager at S.A.F.E. Management, where responsibilities involved overseeing 24/7 security operations for prominent sports venues, achieving significant reductions in shrink theft as Asset Protection Regional Leader at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, and managing investigations at Uber. Additional experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Banner Health, Wells Fargo, and Walmart, each contributing to a strong foundation in safety, security, and risk management. Education includes studies at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, Glendale Community College, and a high school diploma from Maryvale High School.