James Collett
Chief Executive Officer @Por4mance Motors And Detail Garage
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Por4mance Motors And Detail Garage
Summerville, SC, US
Founded and led a multi-division services business, owning full responsibility for operational risk, compliance, vendor governance, and financial performance. Developed SOPs, and risk mitigation processes to ensure continuity of operations, customer safety, and brand protection.Managed third-party vendors, contracts, insurance, and regulatory compliance while overseeing budgeting and P&L. Built scalable operational systems that reduced risk exposure, improved service consistency, and supported sustainable growth.This role strengthened my ability to translate security and risk principles into real-world business outcomes, reinforcing executive decision-making, accountability, and stakeholder trust.
EDUCATION
Clemson University
Sociology - Concentrated in Criminal Justice, Political Science and Government
Joint Special Operations University
Joint Special Operation Forces - Senior Enlisted Acadmey, Military and Strategic Leadership
ABOUT JAMES COLLETT
Global security and enterprise risk executive with 25+ years of experience leading large-scale security operations, crisis management, and risk mitigation programs for complex, high-risk organizations. Proven ability to protect people, assets, and brand reputation while enabling operational continuity, executive decision-making, and business resilience.Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service, where I led global security programs across Iraq, Afghanistan, and major U.S. metropolitan areas. Held executive responsibility for an $800M protective services contract and an 855-person workforce, providing continuous executive-level risk assessment, vendor governance, regulatory compliance, and crisis leadership under extreme operational and reputational pressure.In addition to government service, I founded and led a multi-division commercial business, gaining hands-on experience with P&L ownership, vendor management, compliance, and operational risk in a public-facing environment. This combined public and private sector perspective allows me to translate security strategy into measurable business outcomes.Served in leadership roles for major conferences and public events attended by prominent entertainment, political, and global figures, managing crowd risk, media exposure, protest activity, and multi-agency coordination in multiple public and private settings.Currently seeking Director or VP-level roles in Corporate or Global Security where I can lead enterprise programs, strengthen crisis readiness, manage third-party risk, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership to protect organizational resilience.
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