Protecting What Matters Most
R.L. Oatman & Associates, Inc. has been a trusted leader in executive protection for over 30 years. We specialize in IRS 132 Independent Security Studies, strategic threat and risk assessments, and the design and review of elite executive protection programs. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, high-profile individuals, and international security teams seeking expert guidance and proven methodologies.
Executive Protection Services
Our approach to personal protection is grounded in the belief that the best protective assistance is an effective blend of facilitation and security. We currently provide personnel support, investigative assistance, and security advice to a number of domestic and international clients.
Executive Protection Training
We specialize in executive protection training for the corporate, government, and private sectors. Fortune 500 corporations, U.S. Government Agencies, and private families have entrusted us with the training of their personnel at our Executive Protection Training Programs since 1994.
Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
R.L. Oatman & Associates, Inc. provides in depth and detailed threat assessment and risk management services for personal and corporate clients. Our unique interview and assessment methodology is the gold standard, enabling security teams to appropriately resource and manage their programs.
The Advance Still Matters: Why Digital Recon Will Never Replace On-the-Ground EP Work
In the fast-moving world of executive protection, it’s easy to assume that powerful digital tools - Google Street View, GPS routing apps, or AI-powered scheduling assistants - can substitute for the traditional advance. They can’t. The advance, the time-honored practice of surveying a location before a principal arrives, is as essential today as ever. In fact, in a world filled with noise, unpredictability, and information gaps, it may be more important. Tech Tools Are Helpful - But Limited Make no mistake: digital platforms provide value. Mapping software can highlight entrances, traffic bottlenecks, and even security cameras captured during prior drive-bys. But they show the world as it was, not as it is. Construction zones shift. Protest zones emerge. Hotel [...]
Mission Complete: Executive Protection Detail for Brad Thor’s Edge of Honor Book Tour
Mission Complete: Executive Protection Detail for Brad Thor's Edge of Honor Book Tour We are proud to announce the successful completion of a multi-city Executive Protection detail for bestselling author Brad Thor, in support of his latest release, Edge of Honor - the 24th thriller in the acclaimed Scot Harvath series. Tour Stops:Scottsdale, AZ → Dallas, TX → Atlanta, GA → Washington, D.C. This assignment included advance work and on-the-ground support for multiple high-profile public appearances. Our team managed secure arrivals and departures, conducted detailed site assessments, and ensured discreet, professional close-in protection throughout the tour. We thank Brad Thor for his continued trust and partnership. Brad has been a valued client and friend for many years, and [...]
Is Your Executive Protection Team a Program – or Just a Presence?
At first glance, it may look like your executive protection is in place. There’s a driver. A familiar face at the event. Someone to manage movement when schedules get tight. But is it really a program - or just a presence? This is the question we ask organizations every week. Because in our experience, protection that “looks fine” on paper can fall apart when tested in the real world. What’s often missing is structure: strategy, accountability, operational discipline, and a clear understanding of risk. Without those, what you have isn’t protection - it’s improvisation. So what separates a well-structured executive protection (EP) program from a loosely coordinated effort? Here’s what we look for. Know the Risks Before You Protect [...]
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