The Crain’s Detroit Business Journal recently announced DK Security as being among the “Top 25 Largest Veteran-Owned Businesses in Michigan.”
Founder & President/CEO, John Kendall, served in the Air Force for 4 years, which included a deployment in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
We are proud to be a Veteran-Owned business and we are proud of the many wonderful DK Veterans that make up part of our workforce!
Education:
Bachelors of Science: Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
Extracurriculars:
Hunting, fishing, and spending time with my family
Specializations:
Active Shooter Response, Armed Operations, Campus Crime Prevention, College/University Campus Security, CPL Firearms, Defense Tactics Instructor, Emergency Response Planning, Event Management, Executive Protection, Explosives Recognition, Health Care Security, Hostile Operational Surveillance, Interrogations, Investigations, Judicial Security, Military Security, Parking Security Services, Security Operations, Strike Security, Surveillance, Threat Analysis, Tribal Security and Partnerships
Board Of Director Appointments:
Careerline Tech Center – Security Board Member
Lakeshore Security Council – Advisory Council Member
Education:
Stoney Creek High School – Rochester, MI
Extracurriculars:
Golfing, traveling, and non-profit work
Specializations:
Armed Operations, CCTV, CPR Instructor, Defense Tactics Instructor, Event Management, Executive Protection, Health Care Security, Investigations, Military Security, Security Operations, Surveillance
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Business – Hope College
Extracurriculars:
I like to spend my time where there’s sun and sand, unless if it’s on the golf course.
Education:
Hospitality Management – Northern Kentucky University
Accreditations: DT / FEMA / ALICE / ETC.
Extracurriculars:
Likes to travel and spend time with his dogs
Specializations:
Access Control Systems, Active Shooter Response, Armed Operations, Automated Fire Systems, Campus Crime Prevention, CCTV, College/University Campus Security, CPL Firearms, Defense Tactics Instructor, Emergency Response Planning, Event Management, Executive Protection, Explosives Recognition, Health Care Security, Hostile Operational Surveillance, House of Worship Security, Interrogations, Investigations, Judicial Security, Military Security, Parking Security Services, Retail Security, Security Operations, Surveillance, Threat Analysis
Education:
Extracurriculars:
Spending time with family and friends, cooking, and travelling.
Specializations:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice – Grand Valley State University
Extracurriculars:
I enjoy water skiing in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter!
Specializations:
Access Control Systems, Armed Operations, Automated Fire Systems, CCTV, College/University Campus Security, CPL Firearms, CPR Evaluator, Emergency Response Planning, Event Management, Executive Protection, Health Care Security, Investigations, Military Security, Security Operations, Threat Analysis.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice – Grand Valley State University
Extracurriculars:
I’m an Ohio State football fan who likes to hunt, fish, and attend concerts. Go Buckeyes!
Specializations:
Access Control Systems, Armed Operations, Automated Fire Systems, CCTV, CPL Firearms, CPR Evaluator, Executive Protection, Interrogations, Investigations, Organized Retail Crime, Retail Security, Security Operations, Surveillance, Threat Analysis.
Education:
Graduated from Muskegon Community College & Cornerstone University
Extracurriculars:
Shopping, reading, and watching HGTV for new home decorating ideas!
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting – Grand Valley State University
Master of Business Administration – Baker College
Extracurriculars:
Golfing, fishing, and playing outdoor games.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Business & Music – Aquinas College
Extracurriculars:
Enjoys reading, traveling, and playing guitar
Specializations:
Access Control Systems, Armed Operations, CPL Firearms, CPR Evaluator, Event Management, Executive Protection, Investigations, Judicial Security, Military Security, Security Operations, Surveillance, Threat Analysis
Board of Director Appointments:
Silent Observer – Chairperson
Memberships:
Extracurriculars:
I love to read, travel, spend time with my grand kids, and cook
for my family!
Kevin joined the DK team in 2016 as the Senior Vice President, overseeing the Investigative and Armed Divisions, as well as Special Operations. He spent 35 years in law enforcement and was eventually promoted to Chief of Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Law Enforcement Career (Bottom to top):
Grand Rapids Police Department
– Police Chief
– Police Captain
– Investigative Division Commander
– Police Lieutenant
– Police Sergeant
– Police Officer
Memberships:
Education:
Associate of Arts – Criminal Justice – Grand Rapids Junior College
Grand Valley State University – Police Academy
Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice – Grand Valley State University
FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia
Extracurriculars:
Spending time with family, traveling, and relaxing at the cottage.