Steve Byrd
Security Director, Business Development, Texas
As a Security Director for DUS, Steven Byrd, based out of Texas, adeptly manages various security operations across multiple states. His role involves overseeing security program operations, fostering trusting relationships with a diverse clientele, and upholding high ethical standards and professional conduct within his teams. Steven’s strategic improvements in tools and tactics and his unwavering commitment to ethical behavior have significantly enhanced the performance and reputation of DUS’s security operations. Under his guidance, Steven’s security teams have grown and achieved high client satisfaction and trust by meeting budgets and increasing safety metrics across all sites—a testament to Steve’s effective and purpose-driven leadership.
Steven’s background includes 24 years of service in the United States Secret Service providing security and protection for America’s most important assets and people, to include the President of the United States and the White House. Steven earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Texas A&M University, where he also served in the Corps of Cadets. His extensive professional experience spans various domains, from his 24 years in law enforcement—to corporate investigations and accounting. His past roles include Principal at the Accounting, Economics, and Appraisal Group, Director of Corporate Investigations at Control Risks, and Claims Adjuster/Fraud Investigator at The Hartford. This diverse background has given him a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for clarity, integrity, and data-driven decision-making.
Steven’s leadership style is characterized by his ability to lead without ego, valuing community and unity, and his capacity to take swift and sensible corrective actions. This understated style belies how Steven is a powerhouse in terms of skills and certifications. His expertise includes counterterrorism, physical and executive protection, investigations, fraud, law enforcement, risk assessment, and security. He is certified as a Private Security Qualified Manager in several states and is active in the Energy Security Council and the International Facility Management Association.
