The Center for Personal Protection and Safety (CPPS) continues to grow and evolve as demand increases for practical, people-centered approaches to workplace safety, threat management, and risk preparedness. As part of this growth, CPPS is pleased to announce several new hires, promotions, and expanded roles that strengthen the organization’s ability to support clients across industries.
These updates reflect CPPS’s ongoing investment in experienced leaders, operational excellence, and mission-aligned professionals who bring real-world perspective to complex safety challenges. Together, this team represents the next chapter of CPPS’s work to help organizations build safer, more resilient workplaces and communities.
Josh King – Director of Marketing (New Hire)
Josh King brings extensive experience in marketing strategy, digital media, and organizational storytelling to CPPS. He founded Tinderbox Marketing in 2013, where he partnered with organizations to strengthen strategy, improve visibility, and drive sustainable growth. Josh also serves as a lecturer at Whitworth University, teaching marketing, leadership, small business management, and project management with a focus on practical application. As Director of Marketing, he leads CPPS’s marketing strategy and communications in support of the organization’s mission.
Randy McAlister – Subject Matter Expert, CTM (New Contractor)
Randy McAlister is a nationally recognized expert in behavioral threat assessment and management with more than three decades of experience in public safety. A retired Captain and Deputy Director of Public Safety, he served as a Task Force Officer with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit working on threat assessment initiatives. Randy was among the first Certified Threat Managers in the country and founded Minnesota’s first community-based multidisciplinary threat assessment team, a model now replicated across the region. At CPPS, he supports clients as a Subject Matter Expert in targeted violence prevention.
Jameson Ritter – Director of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management, CTM (Promotion)
Jameson Ritter leads CPPS’s Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management practice, bringing experience across Fortune 100 companies and mission-driven organizations. He specializes in building scalable, defensible programs that protect people, operations, and brand reputation. Jameson is also the creator of Advisor by Threatwise™, an ethical AI initiative designed to support frontline managers and HR teams with BTAM guidance. He holds the Certified Threat Manager credential and the ASIS Triple Crown, and previously served as President of the ATAP Great Lakes Chapter.
Korey Staley – Vice President (Promotion)
Korey Staley serves as Vice President at CPPS, where he works closely with organizations to prepare for real-world threats before they escalate into crises. With twenty-two years in the U.S. Army and additional experience supporting the Department of Defense, Korey brings deep operational insight into threat mitigation, de-escalation, active assailant response, and high-risk travel preparedness. A former Infantry First Sergeant, his leadership philosophy centers on preparation, accountability, and taking care of people when conditions are at their most challenging.
Jessica Weber – Operations Coordinator (New Hire)
Jessica Weber supports CPPS as Operations Coordinator, drawing on more than a decade of experience in safety, training, and operational excellence. Her background includes developing compliance frameworks and training programs that support secure, high-performing environments. Holding an MBA in IT Management and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, Jessica brings a blend of technical expertise and human-centered thinking to her role, with a focus on building systems that help people and organizations thrive.
