Heidi Drake

Heidi Drake's work experience begins in 1997 as a Detective/Master Deputy Sheriff at the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. Heidi then served as a Reserve Deputy at the same organization from 2007 to 2012. From 2007 to 2014, they worked for General Dynamics Land Systems - Force Protection as a Security, Health & Safety Section Manager and FSO, where they managed security and EHS programs and led a team of professionals. In 2014, they joined Syngenta as a Security Manager for North America, overseeing security programs and driving cultural change for improved security behavior. Heidi'smost recent position is at Mission Solutions Group, Inc., where they hold dual roles as VP Technical Support Services and Vice President of Support Operations and FSO, starting in 2017.

Heidi Drake obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management from Boston University in the years 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Mountain State University from 2003 to 2005.

Heidi also holds several certifications, including the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, obtained in February 2016. Heidi completed the Facility Security Officer (FSO) Program Management from CDSE in April 2014. In April 2013, they obtained certifications in Active Shooter and Enhanced Violence Assessment and Management from ASIS. Additionally, Heidi has certifications in Advanced Physical Security, Certified OPSEC Manager from Linc FM, Defensive Pistol Instructor, Excellence in Security Management from NSTi, OSHA (10-hour) Occupational Standards for General Industry, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor from the NRA, and Reid School of Interview and Interrogation. However, the specific institutions and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.