Ken Valentine
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Ken Valentine

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Ken Valentine is an internationally recognized security and leadership expert with over three decades of distinguished service and leadership in both federal law enforcement and corporate security. He retired from the United States Secret Service in 2020 as the Special Agent in Charge of the Dignitary Protective Division, culminating a 24-year career that included a decade on the Presidential Protective Detail with three sitting U.S. presidents. In this role, he led White House access controls and conducted presidential security operations in over 70 countries.

After his federal service, Ken joined Regions Bank as Senior Vice President, leading corporate security and operational risk for five years. He now consults and trains businesses, churches, and private families on security strategy and leadership development. Ken's ability to blend critical leadership insights with compelling real-world stories has made him a sought-after speaker and trainer for Fortune 500 companies and diverse international organizations.

Ken’s dedication to public service continues through active board roles at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, The WellHouse (a recovery home for human trafficking victims), and as an advisor to Base Molecular Resonance Technologies, which is pioneering early detection of threats like weapons, cancer, and illegal drugs.

A certified trainer with the Pointman Leadership Institute, Ken regularly teaches on leadership and integrity. He is the author of three books: Cheating Death and Staying Sharp (Post Hill Press); and Welcome to the Jungle (Point Lead Press). Ken has appeared on major live news outlets including Fox News, Fox Business, Newsmax, and News Nation, in addition to many podcasts and news shows.

Ken holds degrees from Purdue University (BA) and Mississippi Christian University (JD), and has completed leadership training at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and American University.

Ken is available for speaking and consulting.
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