Our Team
Chad J. Perez, President & CEO
Chad J. Perez is the founder and President of Pinnacle Security. Perez is a results-oriented leader and decorated law enforcement veteran with extensive experience in security, surveillance, and investigations. Perez manages all aspects of company operations and has positioned Pinnacle Security as leaders in change for the security industry in the Gulf South.
His law enforcement career included service in SWAT, narcotics, and criminal gang investigations. Perez received numerous awards and commendations during his law enforcement career, including:
- Seven medals of commendation
- A Purple Heart medal
- NOPD 2nd Highest Medal of Merit
- Named as an Officer of the Year two times
- Service Awards from the United States Department of Justice and ATF
As the President and CEO of Pinnacle Security, he has guided the company’s growth and expansion. His focus on client services and the promotion of Pinnacle’s Core Values throughout the organization has allowed him to build a team that provides exceptional services to our clients.
Perez has implemented industry-leading technologies and security-management solutions that bring accountability to our security operations. Perez is also a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute, a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and a participant in the Louisiana Economic Development’s CEO Roundtable.
Our Executive Management Team
John Welch,
Director of Operations
Emily Wahl,
Quality Control Manager
Denise Robinson,
Director of Human Resources
Brent D. Weinstein,
EVP Business Development & Security Specialist
Adam Ayme,
Controller
Tracy Major,
Licensing and Compliance
Our Officers
Pinnacle offers two divisions of armed and unarmed services for your business: Protective Security Specialists and Security Officers. Our hiring requirements include at least two years of continuous experience in law enforcement or a proven track record of work as a professional security officer.
