Meet Our Leaders
Recognizing safety and security as the essential and foundational pillars for success, Tarian was established through the shared vision of our founding leaders to redefine the standards in the security industry. With decades of collective experience in pivotal leadership roles at the world’s leading security firms, Tarian’s founders intimately understood the importance of comprehensive integrated protective services and technology solutions for clients. They also acknowledged the high value clients place on responsiveness and personalized service. Drawing from their extensive expertise in crafting customized security programs for critical infrastructure clients, Tarian was formed with a vision to establish a new benchmark for security services.
Tarian Founders and Executive Leadership Team
Andy Bedlack
Chief Executive Officer
Under Andy Bedlack’s leadership as Chief Executive Officer, Tarian has surged to the forefront of the security industry, establishing new standards for excellence and innovation. A recognized visionary leader and tenured security expert, Andy leverages his proven track record for building high-achieving teams to propel the company’s strategic initiatives forward.
As the driving force behind Tarian’s ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for both clients and stakeholders, Andy embodies an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless commitment to excellence. Drawing on decades of executive leadership in the security industry, his expertise enables him to navigate operational complexities and craft lucrative sales strategies, resulting in outstanding financial results.
In his capacity as CEO at Tarian, Andy actively engages in cross-industry initiatives, contributing his insights and expertise to further advance safety and security best practices across our nation’s most critical sectors, from healthcare to education, public facilities, and community housing. These efforts are essential for life stability and economic sustainability. Today and in the future, Andy’s commitment to excellence and innovation charts a clear path for Tarian’s continued success, reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in the security sector.
Andrew Cline
Chief Administrative Officer
As Tarian’s Chief Administrative Officer, Andrew Cline plays a pivotal role in shaping the operational foundations of the company. With a keen focus on strategic implementation, efficient service delivery, and resilience, Andrew enhances stakeholder experiences, fostering an environment beneficial to both business and individual achievements through the introduction of innovative service models and technologies.
Renowned for catalyzing transformation and delivering enhanced results, Andrew’s extensive background spans executive leadership roles across both public and private sectors. From influential positions within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Office of the Inspector General, to the Office of Homeland Security in state government, Andrew went on to leverage his expertise to bolster safety protocols within academic and research institutions. Before joining Tarian, Andrew contributed significantly to the successful development of security healthcare divisions and compliance services for a global security services leader. His drive and pioneering vision consistently elevate outcomes, aligning with Tarian’s commitment to driving enduring success for our clients and stakeholders through the establishment of new industry standards.
Ronald Augustin
Chief Financial Officer
Ronald Augustin serves as Tarian’s Chief Financial Officer, leading the company’s financial strategy and overseeing all finance, accounting, and treasury aspects of the business. With three decades of experience in pivotal CFO and executive roles, Ronald has demonstrated exceptional financial management, ensuring Tarian remains agile, responsive, and committed to excellence and innovation. As a key member of our executive team, Ronald’s depth of experience reinforces Tarian’s position as a trailblazer in the security sector.
Prior to joining Tarian, Ronald held pivotal roles as CFO at prominent security and manufacturing firms, where he successfully navigated complex financial landscapes, orchestrated successful acquisitions, and led teams to achieve exceptional results. Throughout his career, Ronald has served in executive advisory positions, offering strategic financial guidance to blue-chip organizations across diverse sectors. His cross-industry experience provides him with unique capabilities to understand the value drivers of our clients and connect the dots to our services and solutions to advantageously create even greater success for their businesses.
Scott Kaeser
Chief Development Officer
As Tarian’s Chief Development Officer, Scott Kaeser is instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth strategy through acquisitions and partnerships. Leveraging his extensive experience in various executive roles to drive impactful growth, Scott is focused on establishing Tarian as North America’s premier security services firm, recognized for their outstanding service and comprehensive capabilities.
Scott excels in seamlessly integrating acquisitions, balancing the specialties of an investor and operator, while building relationships critical to the success of the company. He has been fundamental in acquiring and integrating Tarian’s legacy companies such as HSS, RSIG, Winfield, @Security, Pilgrim Security, and Vista. Under Scott’s guidance, he ensures that every acquisition not only enhances Tarian’s services and solutions but delivers tangible value to our clients, employees, and stakeholders. Through his innovative approach, Scott propels Tarian’s growth trajectory by capitalizing on opportunities that solidify the company’s position as a true game-changer in the security sector
Ray Healy
Chief Revenue Officer
Ray Healy, Tarian’s Chief Revenue Officer, is a recognized and highly accomplished sales leader, overseeing all aspects of the company’s sales and marketing strategy. With over 20 years of executive sales and account management leadership, Ray is renowned for his remarkable ability to intuitively understand client businesses and needs, driving revenue growth and profitability across diverse industries. His proven track record of success spans the security, transportation, logistics, and consumer packaged goods sectors, bringing unparalleled expertise to Tarian’s leadership team.
Ray’s tenure prior to joining Tarian was marked by impactful strategic sales initiatives and adept client relationship management, yielding significant bottom-line results. As the Senior Vice President of Client Development for a premier manufacturer and wholesaler in the CPG industry, Ray expanded the company’s North American presence substantially. Earlier, as Vice President of National Accounts for a leading international security services provider, he spearheaded remarkable growth and profitability, achieving $724 million in revenue for the National Accounts portfolio across diverse industries. Ray’s prowess in building high-performing sales teams and fostering enduring client relationships has been pivotal in driving profitable outcomes, aligning with Tarian’s vision as a catalyst for enduring success for clients and stakeholder
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