Garett Jaco

Garett Jaco, CPP, is a seasoned security professional currently serving as Vice President of Security at Compass Datacenters since September 2021. Previously, Garett held roles such as Security Specialist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Director of Security at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, and Security Manager at PINKERTON, where responsibilities included enhancing employee safety, overseeing training programs, and managing intelligence gathering related to security threats. With a robust background in security management from organizations like CoreSite, PenFed Credit Union, and New York Community Bank, Garett began a career in security as a Criminal Investigator and Marine Security Guard in the United States Marine Corps. Garett holds an MBA from WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics and a BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland Global Campus.