CHARLES MARINO

Currently, as Chief Executive Officer of Sentinel Security Solutions, a leading Global Security and Crisis Management firm, Charles provides expert security advice and recommendations to high net worth clients, Fortune 500 companies, major sports organizations, and government public safety agencies delivering strategic plans and programs.

Charles is a recognized expert on National and Homeland Security matters, emerging threats, and programs. He serves on numerous Security Panels around the world to share his expertise, thought leadership, and industry best practices. He regularly appears on major cable news networks to provide expert analysis on National security matters and situations.

Charles served as a Supervisory Special Agent in the United States Secret Service (USSS) under 3 Presidents, ensuring individual and family safety across various locations and while in-transit. He also led a 1,300-member Electronic Crimes Task Force to effectively investigate complex financial and cyber-crimes in partnership with private sector and law enforcement partners.

Charles served as the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano from 2009-2011 where he oversaw and worked on complex homeland security and law enforcement policies and programs.

Charles is a graduate of the prestigious National War College, receiving a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Iona College in Criminal Justice and has completed multiple Secret Service certification courses.