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With over 25 years of management experience and more than 30 years in the private security industry, Mr. Thornton joined Admiral Security Services to work with a company focused on controlled growth and employee development. He is a veteran of the US Army Military Police and holds certifications as Compliance Agent, Campus Security Officer Trainer and served as a DCJS Certified General Instructor and Firearms Instructor for 11 years.

Upon his initial hire with Admiral in 2012 he started as a Regional Operations Manager in Tidewater and a year later moved to Harrisonburg where he began as Regional Operations Manager and then Director of Operations for Blue Ridge VA & WV managing offices in Harrisonburg, Winchester, Lynchburg and Roanoke.

Mr. Thornton is also a Certified Liaison Officer with the Virginia Fusion Center, DHS/FEMA Certified in Pipeline Security and Active Shooter Instructor. Rick has proven a tireless worker and employee focused manager and developer of people.