About Us
Talos Services Group
In an ever-changing volatile world, with persistent threats of terrorism and criminal activity challenging businesses in different operating environments, the need to protect ourselves and our interests are critical. As a professional services company, we must tailor solutions to address a client’s risk and vulnerabilities in high-threat environments. Additionally, TSG is sensitive to politically charged issues in host countries and can provide solutions that allow for the highest levels of protection commensurate with the environment.
Talos Services Group (TSG) offers a multitude of specialized protective and mission support services to governments, multi-national businesses, and non-governmental organizations, to maximize business opportunities by effective risk management in challenging environments. TSG provides special response services to ensure our clients maximize the realization of business and political opportunities. Our personnel are drawn primarily from the Special Operations community and have the knowledge and experience to provide a myriad of services.
Security Operations
Providing mobile and static security protection services is a daunting task in a nonpermissive and uncertain security and business environment. Talos Services Group, LLC (TSG) provides solutions tailored to our client’s individual needs, by incorporating our experienced and trained professionals with the economic application of any available local resources.
principals
David Ramirez, Managing Director
Mr. Ramirez is the Managing Director for Talos Services Group (TSG) and boasts over 35 years of investigative and security experience within the private sector. He previously founded and was the Chief Executive Officer of Security Alliance, LLC, a security firm based in the U.S. that delivered extensive protective services to the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Defense. In his role, he also spearheaded the consulting division, conducting vulnerability and risk assessments and creating strategies to counter potential threats and vulnerabilities. In 2010, Security Alliance, under his direction, was recognized as the Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year by the U.S. Department of State for its pivotal role in securing U.S. embassies across Central and South America. During his tenure at Security Alliance, Mr. Ramirez managed an award-winning company with over 1,100 employees globally, overseeing government contracts aimed at safeguarding U.S. and NATO embassies and dignitaries from partner states.
In his capacity as Agent-in-Charge (AIC) for personal security details (PSD), Mr. Ramirez oversaw the safety and security of high-profile individuals and their properties, especially in environments perceived as high-risk. This role entailed comprehensive planning and the direct management of executive protection operations, crucial in mitigating threats in volatile regions. His leadership extended to coordinating and guiding quick response teams and crafting robust security measures to ensure the continuity of protective services without disruptions.
Expanding his role further, Mr. Ramirez has also been pivotal in financial and legal investigation services, where his expertise in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has been invaluable. His proficiency in OSINT allowed him to extract and analyze data from publicly available sources, enhancing his ability to provide insightful financial and legal investigations. This involved complex cases of economic crimes, including mortgage, insurance, identity, and credit card fraud. Mr. Ramirez’s adept skills in OSINT have enabled him to uncover sophisticated financial networks and fraudulent activities, providing his clients with crucial intelligence for legal strategies and financial planning.
His military background as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Marine Corps involved analyzing vast arrays of information regarding political, economic, social, and military issues pertinent to the United States, where he synthesized reports from multiple intelligence sources. Attached to a special operations team, he compiled and scrutinized intelligence reports, forwarding critical insights to national-level intelligence centers. He maintained a Top Secret/SCI security clearance throughout his service, which concluded in 1990.
Today, Mr. Ramirez leverages his deep expertise in intelligence, both traditional and open-source, along with his extensive experience in security and risk management, to navigate the complexities of international business operations. His unique approach not only reduces risks but also strategically positions his endeavors to capitalize on global opportunities, blending tactical security measures with strategic business insights.
John Nettles, Director of Operations
Mr. Nettles has over 34 years of experience in the Global Security and Risk Management Industry, working in some of the most dangerous and Political sensitive countries in the world. John has worked in over 65 countries from the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Asia and South West Asia as a Member of the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets), US Government and in the Private sector. John has helped in developing, training and advising multiple Host Nations Counter terrorist units to combat terrorist activity in their country.
John has been an Adviser to multiple Units within U.S. Special Operations Command as well as the Adviser to Foreign Special Operations Units, advising and training in all aspects of Special Operations from tactical to national level areas. He continues to conduct Kidnap for Ransom services, recovering personnel from parts of Africa, Eastern Europe to Central and South America and providing Consulting services to the US and various Foreign Governments in Counter Terrorism and Security/Intelligence related issues.
Joseph Feldmeth, Intel Program Advisor
Mr. Feldmeth is a combat veteran who holds a TS clearance with over 28 years of experience in telecommunication infrastructure ranging from deploying, integrating, and maintaining to emulation, simulation, and interrogation. Joseph has operated in over 20 different countries in permissive and non-permissive environments for both the public and private sectors. He served 6 years on active duty in the US Army deploying, integrating, and maintaining strategic and tactical communication systems. He also served for 14 years with Nortel Network as an integration prime within the special project’s division of Nortel Networks Global Support Team. There he gained in-depth exposure to various types of network infrastructure including, but not limited to, PSTN, Cellular, Data, VoIP, SS7, and Fiber Optic networks. He served 6 years with Special Operations Technologies as the Director of Field Operations, working closely with US DoD, DoJ, and Host Nation counterparts overseeing intercept programs in the CENTCOM and SOUTHCOM areas of operations. From 2017 to present Joseph, through his company Croix International LLC, has provided Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare training, mentoring, and evaluating Special Operations personnel in support of the SOF RAPTOR contract and providing consulting services to security and technology companies.
- Responsible for all in-country day to day operations including but not limited to logistics, mission planning, coordination, deconfliction, and operational security.
- Liaison for all local US government, NATO, and host nation counterparts.
- Developed new and successful relationships with local telecom SP’s that led to continued collaboration throughout the project.
- Prepared curriculum for and conducted in-country training of deployed and host nation counterparts.
- Established wireroom procedures and practices to derive actionable intelligence.
CORE CAPABILITIES
TSG is a full-service Enterprise Risk Management firm capable of providing effective risk management and protection services throughout the global marketplace. Real-world and emerging threats require innovative, practical and applicable real-world solutions. Our strengths resides in our ability to assess and analyze client needs and developing and implementing adaptive and scalable risk management plans and solutions. As a professional services company, we must tailor solutions to address a client’s risk and vulnerabilities in high-threat environments. Additionally, TSG is sensitive to politically charged issues in host countries and provide solutions which allow for the highest levels of protection commensurate with the environment.