MEET THE TEAM

Meet the People Behind the Protection.

RSS is powered by advanced technology, but our strength comes from the people behind it. Our team brings leadership, experience, judgment, and creativity to every layer of protection we deliver.

From solution design and technology infrastructure to Command Center operations and client relationships, the people of RSS work together to solve real-world security challenges with precision, purpose, and accountability.

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Experienced leadership guiding every solution

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Human judgment behind advanced threat deterrence

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Real people protecting real operations every day

THE PEOPLE BEHIND RSS

Leadership With Experience. Personality Included.

Bill Thorpe

Bill Thorpe

President & Founder

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Favorite gas station snack: Anything Little Debbie

Favorite sports team: Georgia Bulldogs

Can speak on for 20 minutes: Just about anything!

Favorite Vacation Destination: Take me to the water!

Fun fact: I was born in Casablanca, Morrocco

David Pendergrast

David Pendergrast

Vice President

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Favorite gas station snack: Peanut M&Ms

Favorite sports team: Georgia Bulldogs

Can speak on for 20 minutes: Anything outdoors related

Favorite Vacation Destination: The Caribbean

Fun fact: I introduced the insulated sports bottle to Australia

William Thorpe

William Thorpe

Director of Operations

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Favorite gas station snack: Milk Duds

Favorite sports team: USA Olympics

Can speak on for 20 minutes: World History

Favorite Vacation Destination: Panama City Beach, FL

Fun fact: I have a Black Belt in traditional Taekwondo

Kevin Prasaad

Kevin Prasaad

Director of IT

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Favorite gas station snack: Trolli Sour Candy

Favorite sports team: How 'bout dem Cowboys!

Can speak on for 20 minutes: Video Games

Favorite Vacation Destination: Anywhere warm and tropical

Fun fact: I enjoy tinkering with new tech

Tony Turano

Tony Turano

Executive Director of the Command Center

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Favorite gas station snack: 3 Musketeers.

Favorite sports team: Team USA.

Can speak on for 20 minutes: Swimming

Favorite Vacation Destination: Hawaii

Fun fact: I love to grill!

Alexis Cruikshank

Alexis Cruikshank

Director of Business Development

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Favorite gas station snack: Nutter Butters

Favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings

Can speak on for 20 minutes: The Real Housewives

Favorite Vacation Destination: Costa Careyes, Mexico

Fun fact: I was born in London, England

THE HEART OF RSS

More Than a Command Center. A Team That Cares.

The RSS Command Center is often described as the heart of the company and when you step inside, it is easy to understand why.

RSS Command Center team environment

Behind the screens, systems, alerts, and protocols are people who take pride in the work they do. The energy inside the Command Center is welcoming, focused, and deeply team-oriented, a reflection of a culture built with intention.

RSS understands that people do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to a mission. That sense of care shows up in the way the team works together, supports one another, and approaches every client environment with responsibility and purpose.

This is where technology meets people who genuinely care about protection,
prevention, and doing the job well.

EXPERIENCE RSS FOR YOURSELF

See the Difference Firsthand.

The best way to understand RSS is to experience it in action. We welcome customers and potential customers to visit our Atlanta Command Center, meet the people behind the operation, and see how technology and human judgment work together in real time.

Schedule a Visit