Dr. Gary K. Vallen is an expert in Hospitality Management, Lodging Operations & Casino Gaming; including Hotels, Casino Management, Bed and Breakfasts, Dude Ranches, Resorts, Restaurants, etc. He has numerous years of Hospitality Management Industry Experience, including senior management positions.

Dr. Vallen has been a Professor at Northern Arizona University, School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, since its inception in 1988. He is author of a best-selling text book on hotel operations; Check-In Check-Out, and other articles and publications.

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Jerry O. Wyatt, a licensed Security Consultant by the State of Texas, is the President and Owner of Wyatt Security Consultants, LLC (WSC). Mr. Wyatt's professional experience includes over 25 years of government service with the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and 6 years as a Security Management Consultant for corporate and government clients.

Mr. Wyatt's areas of expertise are: Arena/Concerts/Special Events; Aviation Security; Casino Security; Hospital Security; Hotel/Motel Security; Resort Security; Safety & Security; Security/Premise Liability; Security Consultation; Security Practices & Procedures; School Security.

Wyatt Security Consultants, LLC (WSC) is a Risk and Crisis Management consulting company that provides world class business-centric solutions to operations and security risks posed by domestic and international acts of violence. WSC also provides proactive guidance and solutions for disruptions to operations caused by natural disasters. WSC offers consulting services that are proactive, cost efficient and have a "business-centric focus". WSC specializes in helping businesses develop and maintain work environments wherein employee and asset security contributes to maximizing growth and reducing risks.

WSC Services Include:

Risk and Crisis Management

Security Vulnerability and Threat Assessment

Special Event Planning and Coordination

Forensic Consulting - Expert Witness

Business Continuity & Strategic Planning

Security Program Management

Asset and Employee Protection

Evaluation of Integrated Security Programs, Policies and Procedures

Evaluation of Staffing and Training Programs

Due Diligence Investigation

Media and Government Relations