Gus Kontopuls

Gus Kontopuls has extensive work experience in the security and event staffing industry. Gus started their career in 1977, working for various event staffing companies, governmental agencies, concert promoters, and band management companies in different roles such as Supervisor, Manager, Branch Manager, Director of Operations, Director of Business Development, Vice President, and President. Gus'sresponsibilities extended across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Africa. Since 1995, they have been the Director of Risk Management at Elite, one of the nation's largest security and event staffing companies. In this role, their responsibilities include risk assessment, legal affairs, intelligence operations, client relations, and evaluation of senior staff.

Gus Kontopuls has attended Grossmont College and San Diego State University, but information on the degree and field of study for both institutions is not provided. Additionally, Gus Kontopuls has obtained various certifications, including Alcohol Management Certification from the TEAM Coalition, Baton Training Facility Operator (exp) from the State of California, Certified Sport Venue Staff (CSVS) from the Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, Concealed Weapons Permits from the State of Arizona and the State of Florida, Exposed Weapons Permit from the State of California, First Aid & Adult/Child/Infant CRP certification from Medic First Aid International, Inc., Heartsaver Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from the City of San Diego, LiveScan Certificate (exp) from the State of California, National Incident Management System (NIMS) from FEMA, OSINT (Level 4) from InfraGard, POST PC832 from the State of California, Private Patrol Operator from the State of California, Proprietary Security Trainer from the State of California, Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) from the County of San Diego, Qualified Manager: Private Patrol from the State of California, Security Agency License from the State of Florida, Security Agency License (exp) from the State of Washington, and Security Agency Manager (exp) from the State of Arizona. The exact dates of obtaining these certifications have not been provided.