Richard Rempo is a seasoned homeland security and counterterrorism expert with 25 years of distinguished service in federal and state law enforcement, complemented by extensive private-sector leadership.
As a former State Counterterrorism Investigator with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), under the Intelligence and Operations Division, he was responsible for multi-agency operations involving local, state, and federal law enforcement in domestic terrorism investigations. He also conducted rigorous background investigations for counterterrorism investigator applicants. Before his state service, Mr. Rempo enjoyed a successful career as a Federal Air Marshal with the Newark Field Office, where he retired after serving in specialized roles including Field Training Agent, Critical Incident Stress Management Team Member, undercover ground-based agent, and VIPR Team Member.
An accomplished academic, Mr. Rempo holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Summa Cum Laude), a Master of Science in Homeland Security with a concentration in Safety and Security and has completed coursework toward his PhD in Public Policy with a concentration in National Security Policy. He serves as a Professor of Homeland Security and a recognized Subject Matter Expert. Richard has authored and published numerous articles, along with contributing to textbooks and scholarly works on countering violent extremism, radicalization, lone wolf terrorism, and broader homeland security topics.
Currently, as Chief Operating Officer of Trend Security Services, Richard oversees comprehensive security planning, risk and threat assessments, and continuous threat monitoring for high-profile CEOs, executives, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. He has successfully led complex security projects for high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and Fortune 100 to Fortune 500 companies across the United States, Europe, the Mediterranean, and Latin America. He pioneered Trend Overwatch™, an advanced intelligence platform that leverages seasoned analysts and investigators with elite backgrounds from the CIA, ATF, DOJ, and DHS to deliver proactive, real-time threat intelligence and mitigation strategies. Richard leads a global team of 140 protection agents and analysts, supported by 30 strategic partners.
