Joe Doa

About Joe Doa

Joe Doa serves as the Vice President of Security for MGM Resorts International’s Regional Operations. He oversees security operations for all MGMRI properties outside of Las Vegas. Mr. Doa joined MGMRI in 2019 as the Vice President of Security for MGM National Harbor, where he coordinated all security and criminal investigative functions at the fully integrated resort outside of Washington, DC. Before joining MGMRI, Mr. Doa was the Regional Director of Safety & Security for Hilton Hotels, overseeing security operations for 110 properties across the Eastern United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In this role, he led Hilton’s Global Incident Response Team, managing responses to major crises such as Hurricanes Maria and Irma and deploying to Europe and Africa for various incidents. He also supported Hilton Hotels for high-profile events such as the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, Presidential Inaugurations, and NATO and G7 summits.Earlier in his career, Mr. Doa held several security roles in the hospitality, entertainment, and tourism industries, including Director of Safety & Security at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago, IL, and Assistant Director of Security for Amway Hotel Corporation. Mr. Doa is the Chairperson of the FBI/DHS Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC) Threat and Resilience Information Sharing Committee (TRISC) which fosters strong public and private sector relationships between security, law enforcement, and the intelligence community. He is active member of the American Society of Industrial Security International (ASIS), currently serving as the Chairperson of the Gaming & Wagering Protection Community. He previously chaired the Hospitality, Entertainment, and Tourism Security Council.A graduate of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI, Mr. Doa holds a bachelor’s degree in business management. He is also a graduate of the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, where he attended the DSAC Graduate Domestic Security Academy Session V and the Domestic Security Executive Academy Session XVII.

Experience

1. Vice President of Corporate Security - Regional Operations

   MGM Resorts International

   Nov 2019 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Based out of Washington DC, I oversee corporate security operations for MGMs regional assets and properties. Provide daily security support and guidance to all MGM properties and assets outside of Las Vegas by ensuring effective support of corporate security functions. This includes connectivity with our Security GSOC, Intelligence, Investigations, and Special Operations teams. Provide assistance and support of major event security operations that may impact our properties globally, including the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Education

• Grand Valley State University

  Bachelors, Business Management

• University of Cincinnati

  OS&H Standards for the General Industry, OSHA 511 Certification, Great Lakes OSHA Education Center

  2014