Richard D. Cottom, CPP (Board Certified Protection Professional), brings over 18 years of contract security expertise to the business. He will lead the company as it establishes itself as a quality security services provider in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Mr. Cottom has extensive experience as a senior level Executive in the private security and public safety industry. He has worked 5 years in contract security with SpectaGuard Security (now Allied-Barton). Rick then joined the Community College of Philadelphia as the Director of Safety and Security where he worked for 5 years.

He joined Drexel University Department of Public Safety as the Senior Associate Vice

President. During his tenure at Drexel University, Mr. Cottom completely overhauled and revamped the public safety department. Upon arriving at Drexel University, Mr. Cottom found a department that was lacking equipment, self image, direction, and leadership. Mr. Cottom immediately identified critical areas for improvement. Mr. Cottom then incorporated electronics (CCTV, Access controls systems) with manpower to provide the best possible security blanket for the campus.

Rick is an American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) board Certified Protection Professional. Mr. Cottom sat on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) from June 2002 to June 2004. Mr. Cottom has also served on the Executive Committee of the Delaware Valley Campus Security Directors Association as President (2yrs), Vice President (2yrs), Treasurer (2yrs), and Secretary (2yrs). Mr. Cottom is also an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

William F. Pearson has over ten years experience in the Staffing Industry. His entrepreneurial knowledge coupled with Mr. Cottom’s security experience has given Sovereign Security the balance necessary to build Sovereign.

Bill has extensive experience in business management from strategic and financial planning to building management teams and leadership development. He was one of the founders and owners of Contemporary Staffing Solutions Inc. which was incorporated in 1994. Prior to joining CSS, Mr. Pearson was an owner and founder of Mortgage Network Inc., a privately held mortgage company offering residential, commercial and construction loans to consumers through out the Delaware Valley.

Mr. Pearson has many relationships throughout the country. Bill currently sits on the Boards for Montgomery County Community College Foundation Board, the Camden County United Way and The Consumer Credit Counseling Corporation.