Parth Thaker

Parth Thaker, MS has extensive experience in the security industry, holding various leadership roles throughout their career. Parth has served as the Chief Operating Officer for Priority 1 Security Services LLC, where they played a crucial role in expanding the company nationally and overseeing multiple departments. Prior to this, they worked as a Regional Manager for Strike Force, responsible for managing security operations in multiple states and ensuring client satisfaction. Parth has also held managerial positions at Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., Argenbright Security, Profesional Security Bureau, and Haynes Security. Parth Thaker is currently serving as a Board of Advisor for Pace University's Lubin School of Business.

Parth Thaker holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in National Security Studies with a concentration in Corporate Security from New Jersey City University. Parth also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Professional Security Studies and a minor in Criminal Justice, which they obtained from the same university. Prior to that, Parth completed an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Philosophy from Bergen Community College. Parth has also taken Information Technology courses, including A+, Network +, and MCSE, at Millennium Technical Institute. Parth received their high school education from Hasbrouck Height HS and Hudson Catholic HS, and completed their elementary education at P.S. # 27. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications such as Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) from the New Jersey State Police and Certified Flagger from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). Parth has also completed various FEMA certifications, including National Response Framework, National Incident Management System, Incident Command System Basic, and Introduction to the Incident Command System. Furthermore, they hold certifications in Household Hazardous Materials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and A+ Certification from CompTIA. Parth also possesses a NY Security License from the New York State Department of State.