Matt Wainscott

About Matt Wainscott

Many organizations struggle when concerning individuals emerge—an angry former employee, threatening messages, or behavior that makes staff uneasy but isn’t clearly criminal.These situations often fall into a difficult space between human resources, security, and leadership decision-making.My work focuses on helping organizations evaluate and manage those situations before they escalate.My background includes service in U.S. Army Special Forces, law enforcement, and leadership roles in healthcare security. I currently focus on behavioral threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, and intelligence-informed security risk management.Through Quiet Professionals Consulting & Training, I advise organizations on:• Behavioral threat assessment• Workplace violence prevention strategies• Intelligence-informed risk analysis• Security leadership decision support• Training on recognizing concerning behaviorsThe goal is simple: help leaders make informed decisions when situations involving potential threats arise.If your organization is developing a threat assessment capability or navigating a difficult situation involving a person of concern, I’m always open to a conversation.

Experience

1. Founder

   The Team Room

   Jul 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   The Team Room is where emerging security professionals learn practical skills, experienced leaders share strategic insight, and both groups learn side-by-side through real-world conversation and collaboration.Built as a professional community rather than a one-way training channel, The Team Room brings together security practitioners across every stage of their careers — from those developing foundational tactical skills to senior leaders responsible for enterprise-wide security strategy and risk management.What makes The Team Room unique is the quality of perspective shared among members from diverse backgrounds, including corporate and healthcare security, military special operations, executive protection, risk intelligence and behavioral threat assessment and management. Through expert interviews, leadership conversations, and practical discussions, we bridge the gap between tactical execution and strategic decision-making.Our mission is simple: to help security professionals better recognize, report, and respond to emerging threats while building a stronger, more connected security community. Whether you’re leading a security program or just beginning your journey in the field, you’ll find insights designed to improve readiness, leadership, and real-world effectiveness.Connect with the community to join a growing network where security leaders and emerging professionals learn from each other — and where experience, tactics, and strategy come together in one place. Join the team at teamroom.online.

Education

• Sinclair Community College

  Police Academy

• Wright State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance