Brad Bonnell

Brad Bonnell has extensive work experience in the field of security, with a focus on the hotel industry. Brad is currently working as the Principal at Hotel Security Group, where they specialize in developing profitable and sustainable hotel security programs. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Loss Prevention at Extended Stay America, where they were responsible for implementing threat-based intelligence-led security programs across multiple locations in the US and Canada. Brad also worked as the Global Director of Security at InterContinental Hotels Group for almost 20 years. Before their career in the hotel industry, Brad held leadership positions in law enforcement, including Chief of Staff at Georgia State Patrol and roles as a Special Agent for both Georgia Bureau of Investigation and US Army Criminal Investigation Command. Throughout their career, Brad has demonstrated expertise in fraud investigations, security threat analysis, crisis management, and executive protection.

Brad Bonnell attended Florida State University from 1972 to 1975, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Criminology.