Ryan Searles

Background

About Ryan Searles

Ryan has 22 years of professional experience and spent almost a decade in the U.S. Army. After his military career, he worked as a contractor for the government, providing anti-terrorism and counter insurgency training for the different branches of the U.S. and Foreign Militaries. He has conducted intelligence, counter terrorism, counter piracy, and foreign advisor operations across five continents. Ryan leverages his comprehensive experience, training, and certifications to provide various types of design services, security consulting, and various assessments for IMEG’s clients and partners across numerous markets. As a CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) Designated Professional Ryan utilizes CPTED during design to create safe and secure environments that don’t show an over institutionalized look and feel, for a cohesive safe and aesthetically pleasing, functional building. Ryan also has an in-depth background in clinical and trauma medicine, behavioral health, and pediatrics. Before leaving the military he ran both the inpatient and outpatient clinics for the Pediatric Department for the largest hospital in the DOD. Accreditations CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Professional) American Water Works Association • Emergency Planning • Facilitating Compliance with America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 • Risk and Resilience of Water and Wastewater Systems • Security Practices for Operations and Management Certified Department of Homeland Security FEMA • Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats • Introduction to Incident Command System • Medical Countermeasures Awareness for Public Health Emergencies • Mass Prophylaxis Awareness for Public Health Emergencies • Sports Event and Venue Risk Management • Sports and Special Event Evacuation Training and Exercise • Threat and Risk Assessment Certified ALERRT Instructor • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Emergencies • Law Enforcement Response to Active Shooter Emergencies • Medical Response to Active Shooter Emergencies Presentations & Publications • Chapter Chair of ASIS International, San Antonio Chapter • National Active Shooter Conference • Rescue Task Force and Integrated Response Protocol Awards • ENR Texas & Louisiana 2023 Top Young Professionals Award • 2021 Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40 • Security Systems News’ 40 under 40 - 2020 • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal • Army Achievement Medal (2) • Army Commendation Medal (3) • Iraq Campaign Medal with Star • Purple Heart (2) • War on Terror Expeditionary Medal