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Brews & Belters Podcast: Dan Arnold on World Cup Security

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Dan Arnold SVP National Ops Protos Security

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Dan Arnold

Senior Vice President of National Operations, Protos Security

Dan Arnold joined Protos in 2021 and serves as the Senior Vice President of National Operations. His industry experience includes 20+ years in the security industry. He spent 10 years with a global security company as an Area Vice President and has six years of experience in the retail security industry working for a national retail chain.

Behind the Scenes of World Cup Security: Insights from Dan Arnold

Dan Arnold, Senior Vice President of National Operations at Protos, joins the Morning Brew podcast to provide an insider’s perspective on the extensive security planning required for major global sporting events like the FIFA World Cup. Drawing from his operational expertise, Dan discusses the coordination involved in managing fan movement through stadiums, preventing and responding to pitch invasions, addressing fraudulent ticket scams and ensuring safe transportation for attendees before and after matches.

The podcast highlights the complexity of event security, emphasizing how multiple stakeholders—including venue operators, transportation providers, law enforcement and private security teams—work together to create a safe and enjoyable fan experience. Dan also offers practical advice for fans attending matches, including the importance of planning ahead, staying aware of their surroundings and purchasing tickets through legitimate channels.

Listen to the full podcast episode here. 

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Mark Hjelle

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.