Rick Strawn - Certified Protection Professional

Rick Strawn is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with extensive experience in the security industry. Strawn has served as the CEO of Strawn Security Services, Inc. since 1988 and held the position of President & CEO at Paradigm Security Services, Inc. from 2006 until April 2022. Since February 2023, Strawn has been retired. Active in professional organizations, Strawn is a member of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Club, ASIS International Atlanta Chapter, Rotary Club Of Gwinnett Mosaic, and BOMA. Strawn also served as the past president of the Executive Board for the Manna Fund. Education includes a degree in Certified Protection Professional obtained between 2009 and 2018, participation in Leadership Gwinnett in 2014, and completion of the Rotary Leadership Institute in 2012. Prior educational background includes attendance at Georgia State University and Roswell High School.