Our Team

Nine professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, regulatory compliance, security consulting, and investigative journalism.

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Robert Hayes

Founder & Lead Reviewer

58 articles

Over 20 years in commercial security consulting. Founded TN Security Review in 2015 to bring transparency to Tennessee's security services industry.

Commercial SecurityRisk AssessmentVendor Evaluation
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Amanda Torres

Research Director

27 articles

Former TDCI compliance officer with 12 years of experience overseeing security company licensing and enforcement across Tennessee.

Regulatory ComplianceLicensingTDCI Standards
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James Mitchell

Industry Analyst

22 articles

Tracks how AI surveillance, drone patrols, and integrated access control are changing the security industry. Eight years as a technology analyst.

Security TechnologyMarket AnalysisAI & Surveillance
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Karen Wheeler

Nashville Bureau Chief

8 articles

Covers the Nashville security market with over a decade of reporting on commercial real estate security across Davidson County.

Nashville MarketCommercial Real EstateEvent Security
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Derek Powell

Memphis Bureau Chief

6 articles

Nine years in Shelby County law enforcement before moving into security consulting. Brings firsthand knowledge of Memphis crime patterns.

Memphis MarketCrime AnalysisLaw Enforcement Liaison
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Lisa Nguyen

Research Analyst

7 articles

Handles data compilation from crime statistics to pricing benchmarks. Criminal justice degree from the University of Memphis.

Data AnalysisMarket ResearchPricing Benchmarks
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Marcus Reid

Field Reviewer

4 articles

Conducts on-site evaluations of security companies statewide. Previously managed security operations for a regional healthcare system.

On-Site EvaluationsGuard PerformanceHealthcare Security
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Tyler Jackson

East Tennessee Correspondent

1 article

Covers Knoxville and Chattanooga, where manufacturing and tourism growth has driven strong demand for private security.

Knoxville MarketChattanooga MarketManufacturing Security
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Brenda Collins

Consumer Advocacy Editor

1 article

Writes buyer guides and consumer protection content. Seven years with the Better Business Bureau before joining in 2021.

Consumer ProtectionBuyer GuidesContract Review