Former Federal Agents and Fortune 500 Corporate Security partners
Texas License: C03066701
Compliance Program consulting from creation to platform management.
Brand protection/grey market/product diversion prevention and investigative support
Supply chain security analysis and support
Workplace violence program support
International travel programs for executives and employees.
Full scale investigations
Due diligence research
Hector Tarango is a 30 year federal law enforcement and private security professional. Supporting clients as their chief security consultant, private investigator and trial consultant, including former Federal and State prosecutors on highly sensitive investigations. Leading special investigations and establishing custom investigative strategies to provide immediate results. Led sensitive and high-risk close protection assignments throughout the U.S., where he coordinated with local law enforcement and government agencies to ensure clients’ safety and privacy. Bolster security protocols for private security companies. Conducting interviews of witnesses and informants, preparing recommendations for prosecution reports and meeting with State and Federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. Certified Private Investigation manager, by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Board. Responsible for cultivating new business and maintaining on-going relationships with current clients. ASIS trained in Active Shooter responses.
Jim Montgomery achieved a career, which exceeded 30 years of professional experience, in government and Global Security. His experience within Fortune 100 companies spans across a vast array of industries including: energy, consumer products, and medical manufacturing industries. As a result, Jim’s pivotal roles afforded him the opportunity to travel throughout Latin America, Eastern and Western Europe, Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to work on a wide range of security matters in support of business objectives. Additionally, he led efforts in employee protection and safety. Montgomery worked throughout North America and embodies extensive experience within the United States, Canada, and Mexico overseeing cross-border issues and security oversight of in-country operations as well as administrative sites. Throughout Jim’s career, he also worked closely with United States federal, state, and local organizations on fraud cases, many of which were finalized in successful prosecutions or civil actions.
Paul Barrows Paul comes to us with over 28 years of federal law enforcement experience. He started his career with the U.S. Treasury Department; transferred to the U.S. Department of Justice; and ended his career with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He specialized in criminal alien fugitive investigations. He has coordinated and participated in hundreds of international asset protection details. He served as a senior firearms and tactics instructor. Paul was also an instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, GA. He is a certified license to carry instructor for the State of Texas, and places an emphasis on safe handling and protection. Paul also has extensive knowledge of identity document fraud and I-9 inspections. His focus is surveillance, background checks, with additional capabilities in Open Source Intelligence. Paul is a licensed Texas private investigator.
We offer top-notch investigators that have been trained according to Federal law enforcement standards. We pride ourselves in maintaining a small company feel by treating each case with care and consideration. No issue is too big or too small. If you have a problem or security issue, our experts can help you find a solution. Our associates have protected Presidents and Dignitaries and possess excellent skills. We have also provided security services at major events, grand openings/dedications and private outings. Our partners have worked in the energy sector and for Fortune 500 companies. Our areas of expertise range from compliance programs to helping route out fraud waste and abuse.
Our experienced investigators have been trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and have investigated a variety of federal violations. Our former federal special agents have investigated terrorists, drug traffickers, firearm traffickers and are dedicated to providing award-winning service to our clients. Let us put our 60 years of experience to work for you. Our new partners come from the private sector and possess a unique set of skills that empowers Vindico to help public and private companies in the area of security, security assessments, compliance, due diligence, internal investigations, and gray market products. We take the time to do a thorough investigation ensuring you get the answers you are looking for. We are determined to work hard to earn our client's loyalty every day. We're here to help!