Team Members

Larry "Nick" Nicholson, Ph.D   

Dr. Larry G. “Nick” Nicholson has an extensive background in consulting for public and private sector organizations and has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career. He has served as the FBI’s Program Manager for Intelligence Analyst training, Special Assistant to the FBI Assistant Director and as an FBI National Academy Leadership Instructor. Other positions held over his 31-year law enforcement career includes Director of the Center for Civil Force Protection, a U.S. Department of Justice-funded program, Special Agent in Charge of Standards and Evaluation for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the Bureau Chief for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. Dr, Nicholson has presented more than 600 programs to professionals from the United States, Japan, Sweden, United Kingdom, Mexico, China, Taiwan, the Former Soviet Union, Ukraine, Canada, Bulgaria, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Austria, Uganda, and Germany. His areas of expertise include Leadership, Behavioral Issues in Organizational Development, Certified Executive Coach, DISC Assessment Trainer and Consultant, and the use of VIA Character Strengths Survey. He has several published articles and the author of four books: Instructor Development Training for Law Enforcement, A Guide to Executive Protection Evaluation, Executive Protection Handbook (co-author), and currently

working with colleagues to revise the Security Investigations: A Professional’s Guide.

Dr. Nicholson’s work has been recognized by civic organizations nationwide and, in addition to receiving numerous Federal Service Awards, he is the recipient of the Secretary of Energy’s Quality Award for his leadership in promoting and competing for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for the Albuquerque Office of DOE. Dr. Nicholson has a PhD from St. John’s University in Police Administration (1997); MS from Southern Illinois University in Workforce Education (1994); and BS from Southern Illinois University in Workforce Education (1990). He has a specialization certification from the University of Pennsylvania in the Foundations of Positive Psychology and a specialization certification from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in Strategic Leadership and Decision Making. He served as an International Fellow and Group

Leader for the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) in Manly. Dr. Nicholson favors Mark Twain’s view on training, "There is nothing training cannot do. Nothing is above its reach. It can turn bad morals to good; it can destroy bad principles and recreate good ones; it

can lift men to 'angel ship'."

David S. Corderman, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leadership training and counterterrorism professional who is a Senior Partner of The Nicholson Group, LLC, a leadership, training, and security consulting firm. His career includes four years as an infantry officer in

the USMC and twenty-four in the FBI as a special agent. During his law enforcement tenure, he served for eight and half years on the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, taught numerous law enforcement leaders, and retired as the Chief of the FBI's Leadership Development Institute

responsible for all the FBI's leadership training, including the International Leadership in Counterterrorism Program and the FBI National Executive Institute. Dr. Corderman frequently lectures on a variety of leadership and critical incident management (CIM) topics and holds several key leadership positions, including the Chairman of the Board of the Greater Fredericksburg Region Families of the Wounded Fund (fotwf.org), Associate Executive Director of the international Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association (linct-aa.org), and serves on the Executive Board of the FBI National Executive Institute Associates (neiassociates.org). He is also the immediate past President of the Hostage Rescue Team Association and provides consulting services to the Fredericksburg, Virginia Leadership Fredericksburg program. In addition to his extensive work in the U.S., he has taught executives worldwide. In 2011 Dr. Corderman was the co-author of the book Leading to Make a Difference––Ethical, Character Driven Law Enforcement and has contributed extensively to the curriculum for the University of Southern Mississippi's Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security. Dr. Corderman is the recipient of several awards for bravery, merit, and leadership, either individually or with others, including the U.S. Attorney General's Award; the Attorney General's Special Appreciation Award; the FBI Agents Association Award for Excellence; the FBI's Shield of Bravery; the FBI's Medal of Merit; and the Department of Justice Certificate of Special Recognition. In 2015 Dr. Corderman received the Rappahannock–Fredericksburg Rotary Club's 2015 Ethical, Character-Driven, Citizen of the Year Award. The award is given annually to a "local business person who demonstrates the highest character and concern for others." Dr. Corderman was also named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rappahannock–Fredericksburg Rotary Club. In 2016 he received the Joseph L. Argenzio Award from the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. It honors an outstanding volunteer who goes above and beyond the call of duty in service to the Chamber.

Karyl (Kary) Nicholson   26+ years of professional law enforcement experience:

2010-2018 Chief of Police, East Norriton Township Police Department

2002-2010 Lieutenant, East Norriton Township Police Department

1998-2002 Sergeant, East Norriton Township Police Department

1992-1998 Patrol Officer, East Norriton Township Police Department

Education/Specialized Training:

Master of Science Degree, Public Safety Administration, concentration in Homeland Security

St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA 

Honor Society Alpha Epsilon Lambda

Bachelor of Science Degree, Administration of Justice

Penn State University, State College

2005 FBI National Academy Session #221, Quantico, VA

2006 -2018 MPOETC Police Academy General Studies and Special Instructor (EVOC)

1994-2010 Member Montgomery County SWAT Negotiator

Additional Training Highlights:

FAA UAS Remote Pilot Certification

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Basic Certification training 

Command Institute, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police

Executive Leadership and Management, Federal Bureau of Investigation, LEEDA

Executive Management for Organizational Change, Federal Bureau of Investigation LEEDA

Police Supervisors In-Service Training (POSIT), Penn State University

Problem Oriented Policing, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police

Inter-County Detective, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Crisis & Hostage Negotiations, Federal Bureau of Investigation 

Crisis Intervention Specialist, Montgomery County Emergency Services 

Mike McGrath has over 35 years of experience in the concert touring

industry and is currently the tour manager for Tim McGraw.

As a Tour Manager, Tour Accountant or Venue Security Director, he has

provided services for Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Kelly

Clarkson, The Black Keys, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts and The Judds.

Mike’s academic achievements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Administration and an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. In addition, he

is a Red Cross-Licensed Training Provider and First Aid/CPR/AED

Instructor.

An avid practitioner of the martial arts since 1975, Mike holds the honor

of being an inductee in the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Combining his touring experiences with his self-protection skillset, Mike

offers presentations on Risk Mitigation specialized for the touring and

entertainment industries.

Kevin is the technical and managing director for Centurion Shield LLC, enhancing value, safety, and security to the lives of others on a global basis. Prior to joining Centurion Shield in 2018, he held positions of increasing responsibility in both the government and private sectors. Kevin was the global head of security of a critical infrastructure Fortune 500 company, a member of the Senior Executive Service as the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Southern District of Ohio (Cincinnati Field Division), the Critical Incident Response Group’s Tactical Section Chief, and Commander of the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team. Before joining the FBI in 1991, Kevin served as an U.S. Army Officer in the Military Police Corps. Kevin earned his BS and MS at Eastern Kentucky University where he was a distinguished military graduate and accepted a regular Army Commission. While assigned to the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA as an Adjunct Professor with the University of Virginia (UVA), he received a Masters of Education from UVA. Kevin is a Certified Member of the John Maxwell Team, a member of the National Executive Institute (NEI), the FBI’s National Academy Associates (FBINAA), and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP).

Alan Saquella is a distinguished expert in security and investigations, with over three decades of experience spanning both corporate and public sectors. He currently serves as a full-time professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Business, Security, and Intelligence, where he is committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of security, intelligence, and investigation professionals. Beyond academia, Alan actively consults with organizations, offering specialized training in investigative interviewing techniques and providing support for cases involving insider threats and ethical violations.

Prior to his academic career, Alan held a pivotal role as the Director of Security Operations and Investigations at Cox Communications, a leading national telecommunications company. In this capacity, he led a team of certified fraud examiners and investigators, directing complex investigations into internal and external white-collar crimes. His leadership was instrumental in resolving tens of thousands of cases, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field. Alan also brings significant expertise as a polygraph examiner, handling sensitive cases for both public and private sector clients.

An accomplished author, Alan has written over 60 papers and articles on topics including business security, employee safety, and internal fraud prevention. His insights have been featured in prominent media outlets, leading to numerous interviews, podcasts, and speaking engagements. In September 2023, he co-authored the book Security Investigations: A Professional's Guide with Dr. Larry G. Nicholson, further establishing his authority in the industry.

Alan’s contributions to the security field include his role on the Identity Theft Advisory Board, where he advocates for prevention strategies and best practices. He also serves as Director of Investigations and Research at Verensics, an innovative company specializing in investigative interviewing technology.

Alan holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement and administration from Northern Arizona University, along with extensive training in polygraph examinations and various investigative disciplines. He is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Polygraph Examiner (CPE), and an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security, the American Polygraph Association, and InfraGard. Alan is available for consultations and can be reached at saquella@erau.edu or via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-saquella-cpp/. With his extensive experience and unwavering dedication to security, investigations, and fraud prevention, Alan is a valuable resource for organizations seeking expert guidance, training, or investigative support.