Russell Kolins

Russell Kolins is the CEO of Kolins Security Group and owner of Russell Kolins Associates, leading initiatives in security management since August 1969. Kolins holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Security Management and has extensive experience in the defense industry, focusing on risk management, assessments, and liability. In addition to executive roles, Kolins serves as a Senior Instructor at the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute, teaching Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. As Vice-Chair of ASIS International’s Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism Council, Kolins collaborates with industry leaders since 2014. Kolins' career also includes experience as a licensed private investigator and service in the USMC, contributing to a diverse background in security and hospitality. Educational credentials include studies at Southwestern College and Indiana University Bloomington.