Featured Home Safety Experts

Founding a Legacy of Excellence As the founder of the BGS organization, Robert Oprea's vision is the cornerstone upon which over 30 years of industry leadership has been built. In establishing what would become one of the largest company of its kind in E. Europe, Mr. Oprea instilled a culture that prioritises uncompromising safety standards, meticulous project execution, and deep, trusted client relationships above all else. His career is a testament to the principle that enduring success is founded on expertise, integrity, and a forward-looking mindset. While he has stepped back from day-to-day operations, his strategic guidance and foundational philosophy continue to inform every project undertaken by BGS affiliates worldwide, including BGS.us. He ensures that the American operation upholds the same legendary commitment to quality that defines the BGS name globally. Outside of his professional endeavours, Mr. Oprea's personal interests in wilderness pursuits and strategic preparedness reflect the same disciplines he values in business: thorough planning, respect for environments and challenges, and a commitment to being reliably prepared for any scenario. At BGS.us, the standards set by Robert Oprea are not just guidelines, they are the operational DNA, ensuring every partner benefits from a legacy of trust and excellence.

I excel at automating processes and leveraging technology for lead generation and improve systems. My ability to manage people effectively and my diverse experience in marketing and sales make me a valuable asset to organizations looking to drive sales growth and improve productivity and efficiency.

Philip Farina is one of the most highly respected and recognized security and safety professionals. He is the Chief Advisor/Consultant for Risky Business, that provides management consulting services to hotels, hospitality organizations and corporations, commercial real estate and private individuals. Philip also provides expert witness litigation support to hotels and law firms. He is the Lead CPTED Practitioner for assessments and training to support the State of Florida State Statute 768.0706 (HB 837). A U.S. Military and Federal Law Enforcement Veteran, he has been proudly featured in Fox News, NBC News, CBS News Money Watch, CNN, ABC News, U.S. News Money & World Report, MSNBC, USA Today, The Washington Post, Reader's Digest, Chicago Sun-Times, Hotel Executive, American Express, Meetings and Conventions, Security Management Magazine, Chief Security Officer CSO Magazine, Police Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Private Wealth, Business Travel Executive, and SecurityInfoWatch. Philip has been recognized as a pioneer in all facets of security, safety and risk management. He began his career while serving in the United States Naval Intelligence Community, where he held top security clearances and gained expertise in antiterrorism and protective services. He participated in U.S. military special operations, amphibious, law enforcement and lifesaving campaigns throughout the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Africa. A nuclear tactical security officer (under the U.S. Department of Energy), he protected radioactive fuels, nuclear facilities and sensitive structures from the threat of terrorism and sabotage. He also conducted government-level risk assessments. During tenure as a federal law enforcement training officer with the U.S. Department of Defense, he was tasked with conducting penetration tests and leading “Red Team” exercises against military installations to analyze existing protection and security measures. While in this capacity, he also wrote the training curriculum for police and maritime security personnel for a new patrol boat concept for the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security. Philip was the Vice President of Loss Control/Loss Prevention for the combined Aimbridge Hospitality/Interstate Hotels portfolios. He was responsible for leading all global enterprise security management, safety and loss/fraud prevention services to protect 90,000+ employees, company operations, guests and assets for over 1800+ hospitality locations in 23+ countries.

Sascha de Vries is a former military police officer, two-time world champion in sport karate, and a recognized expert in child safety, violence prevention, and sports education. He is the founder and CEO of the Karate Fachsportschulen, one of Germany’s leading professional martial arts and education organizations focused on children and youth, operating across Germany and the DACH region. His competitive career includes European championship titles, multiple German national championships, induction into a Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and the World Fairness Medal (Tröger Award) for sportsmanship and ethical conduct. He holds the rank of karate grandmaster (black belt). De Vries is a state-certified sports professional and sports and fitness management specialist, as well as a state-certified instructor for unarmed self-defense and expandable baton training. His organization is an accredited provider for state-recognized vocational education in sports in Germany and a partner training organization for universities of applied sciences in sports and fitness economics and early childhood education. He regularly contributes expert insights to media on child safety, youth violence prevention, resilience training, and sustainable education systems.

Experienced Commercial Real Estate professional with a demonstrated history in property management and acquisition/dispositions. Investment owner.Program Director & Founder of Buffalo Car Seat Club, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect local caregivers with car seat safety resources, explain proper car seat installation, and encourage best practices for car seat safety.

Thanmai is the Co-Founder of SafetyConnect, overseeing Product and Sales. He has a passion for road safety and creative problem-solving, providing out of the box solutions to complex problems in the safety space. SafetyConnect works towards helping large enterprises reduce the number of road accidents and on job accidents by upto 70% through its AI based driving and work safety mobile application and safety software. This solution is being used many global Fortune 500 companies like Cargill, Gilbarco, Schindler and many more. Connect with me: Email: thanmai@iotrl.io Contact no: 9100067355

Ambitious PhD graduate with a passion for data-driven innovation and technological advancement. Adaptable and results-oriented professional, thriving in fast-paced environments. Diverse experience spanning 3 industries across 2 continents, blending academic rigor with practical business acumen.

Gail Gould’s passions for wellness and the stage were the impetus, in 1989, for the founding of FITCORE which has provided effective, hands-on CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Basic First Aid and Emergency Response training to thousands of people in many of Houston’s major corporations, public and private schools, and medical/dental offices for more than 30 years.In addition to her CPR training, Gail Gould and FITCORE have worked with Kelsey-Seybold Clinics for 10 years facilitating health promotion services to groups such as HL&P, Union Pacific Railroad, and BP. Gould has managed wellness programs for groups such as Marathon Oil and has worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for 11 years organizing the wellness fair for the City of Houston.Gould holds a Master of Education in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the University of Houston. Gail Gould’s FITCORE is certified by the City of Houston as a Women’s Business Enterprise.

An innovative mind competent enough to revolutionize digital space!Being an engineer by degree and imaginative by nature, I can interphase the technicality of computers to analyze, develop and outshine business on mushrooming social media platforms, keeping on par with modern trends with imaginative ideas and creative content.As quoted by Albert Einstein "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution."Specialties: Social Media | PPC | Paid Campaigns | SEO | Blogging | Listening, Insights & Analytics | Content Marketing | Online Reputation Management | CRM | Performance Marketing | Creatives | Ideation | Strategy | Branding | Media Planning and Buying | Project Management | Budgeting