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Protection Without
Compromise.
Security Without
Intrusion.

In a world of escalating threats to personal and corporate safety, professional security is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity. ExecProtect Worldwide exists to meet that need with expertise, integrity, and absolute discretion.

35+
Years of Experience
100%
Client Discretion
24/7
Response Ready
Global
Reach & Resources

Houston's Premier
Executive Protection
Firm

ExecProtect Worldwide is a Houston-based executive protection and security solutions firm serving multinational corporations, VIP clients, public figures, and private individuals across the United States and abroad.

From close personal protection and threat assessment to secure transportation, corporate security consulting, and investigative services, we deliver comprehensive, customized solutions that meet the unique demands of each client — without encumbering their lifestyle.

Leading corporations, faith organizations, entertainers, executives, and private families have entrusted their safety to ExecProtect Worldwide. We take that trust seriously — every day, in every detail.

The difference between a bodyguard and a protection professional is preparation. Our team is trained to prevent a dangerous encounter — not merely respond to one.

ExecProtect Worldwide — Our Philosophy
I

Proactive, Not Reactive

We anticipate and neutralize threats before they materialize — identifying danger before it reaches our clients.

II

Tailored to Every Client

Every protection plan is built around your specific circumstances, goals, and lifestyle. Never a generic template.

III

Absolute Discretion

Our personnel are highly skilled in providing optimum-level protection that does not encumber any client's lifestyle or compromise their privacy.

IV

Character & Integrity

We are a company you can trust — made up of professionals who possess both competency and character in equal measure.

John G. Savage, Founder of ExecProtect Worldwide
John G. Savage headshot

John G. Savage

Founder & CEO

John G. Savage —
35 Years of
Dedicated Service

ExecProtect Worldwide was founded by John G. Savage, a decorated public safety leader with over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, military service, and executive protection. John served the City of Houston for more than three decades, rising from patrol officer to Chief of Staff under the Office of the Chief of Police — where he supervised over 100 officers and civilians, and oversaw security operations for Mayors, Chiefs of Police, visiting Presidents, Governors, and members of international royal families.

A graduate of the FBI National Academy, a Licensed Private Investigator, a Certified State Mediator, and a Professor of Public Affairs, John has successfully conducted safety and security assessments at stadiums, arenas, universities, churches, and private residences for some of the most highly recognized figures in the country. He is also highly sought-after by prosecutors as an expert witness on federal, state, and local law enforcement and security matters.

Since 2011, John has led ExecProtect Worldwide full-time as Founder & CEO, building the firm into a trusted security partner for corporations, VIP clients, and private individuals worldwide. He founded it on a simple conviction: that integrity, discretion, and character are not optional in this business. They are the business.

FBI National Academy Graduate — 214th Class
Chief of Staff, Houston Police Dept. (100+ officers)
Master Peace Officer, State of Texas
Chief of Security, Lakewood Church (2005–2012)
Personal Protector, Joel Osteen
Director, EPW National Training Academy (TxDPS C17543 · F01265 · Y15821301)
Commercial Helicopter Pilot & U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant
Licensed Private Investigator & Firearms Instructor
Certified State Mediator & Defensive Tactics Instructor
Expert Witness — Federal, State & Local Law Enforcement
Adjunct Professor — Counterterrorism & Executive Protection
City of Houston Certified Minority Business Enterprise
B.S. Public Affairs, Minor in Administration of Justice — Texas Southern University
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Background & Training

Education & Career Milestones

John Savage's credentials span military service, decades of law enforcement, elite federal training, and academic instruction at the university level — making ExecProtect Worldwide one of the most deeply qualified security firms operating in the United States today.

2011–
Present
ExecProtect Worldwide
Founder & CEO — Full-time leadership of executive protection, security consulting, risk assessment, and training operations serving corporate, VIP, and private clients across the United States and internationally
2005–
2012
Lakewood Church
Chief of Security — Personal protection of Joel Osteen and family during ministry and international travel; manages advance teams, crisis response, and security for a 16,000-seat public facility
2003
FBI National Academy
Graduate — Counterterrorism, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Management, Homeland Security
1998–
2010
Office of the Chief of Police, Houston
Chief of Staff — Supervised security operations for Mayors, Police Chiefs, Presidents, Governors, and visiting dignitaries; honorably retired 2010 via Phase-Down Program
1998
A.A. White Dispute Resolution Institute — University of Houston
Certified Mediator, State of Texas
2001
University of Houston — Clear Lake
Master of Arts, Sociology & Criminology
1996
Sam Houston State University
Master of Science, Psychology
1994
Lakewood Family Life Institute
Biblical Studies Degree
1991
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science, Public Affairs — Minor in Administration of Justice
1978–
2010
Houston Police Department
32-year career — Patrol, Juvenile Division, Special Operations, Internal Affairs, Helicopter Division, Chief of Staff; promoted to Chief of Staff supervising 100+ officers and civilians
1974–
1978
United States Air Force
Promoted to Staff Sergeant — Military Police, Combat Defense & Canine Training; earned Commercial Helicopter Pilot license
Certs &
Licenses
Certifications & Professional Licenses
Certified Public Safety Consultant · Security & Investigations Contractor #C17543 · Master Peace Officer · Licensed Private Investigator · Concealed Carry Permit Instructor · Firearms Instructor #2222 · Defensive Tactics Instructor · TCLEOSE Certified Instructor · PPO Certified Training Instructor · State Certified Mediator · Commercial Helicopter Pilot · Director, EPW National Training Academy · Licenses: C17543 · F01265 · Y15821301 (CE) · Adjunct Professor · Port of Houston Small Business Enterprise · City of Houston Minority & Small Business Enterprise

Your Safety Is
Our Mission.
Your Peace of Mind
Our Measure.

Every engagement begins with a thorough needs assessment. Every protection plan is built around your specific circumstances, goals, and lifestyle. Our team — trained law enforcement veterans, security specialists, and certified professionals — operates with the competency, confidentiality, and calm that high-stakes situations demand.

Strict Confidentiality
All client engagements are handled with complete discretion. Your privacy is never compromised.
Worldwide Resources
Our network and contacts expand globally — capable of meeting client needs anywhere in the world.
Expert Team
Physically fit, highly trained protectors who go above and beyond — and a team you can genuinely trust.
Custom Security Plans
No two clients are alike. Every plan is tailored to your specific budget, goals, and daily life.