EGS Security Solutions
Overview
We deliver more than security personnel; we provide peace of mind. Led by Marine Corps veteran and former law enforcement professional Tevan White, our team specializes in safeguarding schools, places of worship, corporate campuses, private communities, and high-value facilities. Every officer is vetted, trained, and held to standards that go far beyond industry minimums.
Clients choose us because we do not place “warm bodies on post.” We design customized protection strategies that reduce liability, protect reputations, and keep people safe. Whether through keynote speaking, security consulting, or officer training, our mission is simple: safeguarding life and property.
Reviews
5 reviews
J M.
September 2, 2025Stellar Service
Mr. White’s vision for the security industry is unparalleled and exemplary, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism. His extensive experience as a military veteran, metropolitan police officer, and industry leader has enabled him to synthesize his diverse expertise into a comprehensive program that not only benefits businesses but also the communities they serve. He prioritizes quality over quantity, ensuring that both his clients and employees receive exceptional care and are not compromised, as is unfortunately common in the industry.
Hired as: Event Security Services
Michele O.
August 27, 2025Excellent info that made an impact
Tevan White from EGS Security Solutions recently spoke at a Chamber of Commerce group meeting. Tevan first shared information on the importance of having qualified and trained security professionals at schools, churches, and events. After providing a significant amount of valuable information, Tevan began the second part of his presentation, which focused on the importance of positioning oneself as an industry expert. He provided numerous suggestions and examples. I took away actionable ideas from the presentation.
Hired as: Industry Expert, Leadership/Success Speaker
Brandon S.
August 25, 2025Top security mind!
Tevan whites experience through the military has given him insight, training, and the desire to protect the innocent. Whites time with the metropolitan police force in DC given him perspective on how to keep day to day citizens safe through any situation. Meeting Tevan white is an experience, and if you require safety, he will provide a solution.
Hired as: Event Security Services, Industry Expert, Leadership/Success Speaker
Kat M.
August 25, 2025Dependable protection, real peace of mind
A fellow Marine who runs his business with the same integrity and discipline we lived by in the Corps. Solid guy you can trust to deliver.
Hired as: Industry Expert
EGS Security Solutions
Thank you for your kind words and support of my business.
Michael D.
August 25, 2025Real Security Solutions
EGS provides real security solutions for real security challenges. All the team members at EGS are highly trained and capable of taking appropriate action during a security incident. EGS provides people who can you can truly trust to secure your site/event--they are not just a uniform that says "security" on it.
Hired as: Industry Expert
Booking information
Price range: $1500 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $3,000,000 - Liability Insurance
What to expect
When clients hire me, they invest in professional security services and comprehensive training programs that elevate their team’s performance. Whether it’s guard services, event security, fire watch, or specialized training, I deliver a tailored approach that meets the unique needs of the client’s business and security challenges.
About
Tevan White – Security Expert | U.S. Marine Veteran | Public Speaker | Mentor | Protector
Transforming Organizations from False Security to True Protection
Tevan White is more than a keynote speaker; he’s a mission-driven leader whose life’s work is safeguarding people when it matters most. A United States Marine Corps veteran and former law enforcement professional, Tevan brings unmatched credibility and conviction to every stage he steps on. His message is clear: it’s time for organizations to stop settling for the illusion of safety and start demanding real protection.
Too often, companies and institutions rely on “warm bodies on post” guards placed for presence rather than performance. Tevan’s work exposes the danger in this false comfort and equips leaders with the standards, systems, and strategies that transform security from a liability into a true asset.
Driven by a mission to raise industry standards, Tevan works tirelessly to help schools, places of worship, corporate offices, and private communities implement security strategies that safeguard life and property when it matters most.
Whether speaking to executives, mentoring a security team, or protecting a client’s most valuable assets, Tevan delivers one promise: professionalism, preparedness, and protection at the highest level.
Speaking Expertise: Where Lives and Leadership Intersect
With over a decade of experience protecting America’s diplomatic facilities overseas and top personnel within the government. Tevan understands what’s at stake when failure is not an option. He bridges that elite-level protection mindset into boardrooms, schools, faith-based organizations, and communities.
His speaking engagements tackle three urgent realities:
The Hidden Dangers of Undertrained Security – How cutting corners creates liability and exposes organizations to lawsuits, tragedies, and reputational damage.
Elite Standards in Action – Lessons from the Marine Corps and law enforcement disciplines that redefine what effective security looks like.
Security as a Strategic Asset – Why investing in properly trained officers safeguards not just people and property, but organizational reputation and long-term value.
Global Experience, Local Solutions
Holding a TS/SCI clearance, Tevan has operated on the global stage, securing U.S. diplomatic posts and missions around the world. Yet he knows the most important battleground is local, protecting schools, houses of worship, corporate campuses, and private communities right here at home. His blend of global expertise and community-focused solutions makes his approach both credible and practical.
Beyond the Podium: Leadership in Action
Tevan’s impact doesn’t end when he steps off stage. As the President of EGS Security Solutions, a leading security firm headquartered in Northern Virginia and operating across multiple states, he puts his words into practice every day. Under his leadership, EGS has become known for transforming security programs with a proactive, standards-driven approach, equipping organizations to move from the illusion of safety to true protection.
Through EGS, Tevan personally oversees the training and development of security officers, ensuring they are prepared with advanced tactics, leadership principles, and scenario-based instruction that readies them to perform under real-world pressure. His approach doesn’t just create guards, it forges guardians who protect with skill, confidence, and accountability.
That same commitment extends to the next generation. Tevan invests time mentoring youth, instilling resilience, discipline, and responsibility to help change the trajectory of their lives. For him, security is more than a business. It is a mission to safeguard communities today while preparing tomorrow’s leaders to uphold the same standards.
The Tevan White Promise
Every engagement carries one guarantee: audiences leave not just informed, but transformed. They walk away with strategies they can implement immediately, a new vision for what security should be, and the conviction that protecting life and property isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Tevan’s message resonates because it’s more than theory. It’s lived experience, tested in the most demanding environments, and delivered with the urgency of someone who knows that when danger strikes, seconds count and failure is not an option.
Speaking Topics
From Warm Bodies to Warriors: Transforming Your Security Program
The True Cost of Cutting Corners: Why Elite Standards Save Lives
Security as a Strategic Asset: Protecting People, Property, and Profit
Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Protecting America’s Highest Officials
Building a Culture of Protection: From Compliance to Confidence
Tevan White speaks from conviction, not convenience. His mission is simple: to raise security standards so that every organization can move from false security to true protection, ensuring that when the unthinkable happens, people and property are protected by professionals who understand the weight of the responsibility they carry.
Additional booking notes
What a Client Would Receive:
Comprehensive Security Services:
Clients benefit from a full range of professional security services, including:
24/7 site protection for corporate buildings, retail locations, and industrial facilities.
Fire watch services to ensure compliance and safety during fire system malfunctions or heightened fire risk.
Event security for managing large crowds, ensuring guest safety, and protecting assets during high-profile events.
Mobile patrols and monitoring services to provide visible, active protection for properties.
Tailored Training for Security Teams:
I offer customized training programs for clients looking to enhance their in-house security teams that improve communication, de-escalation, and threat response. These programs include:
On-site training sessions that teach guards and security personnel how to communicate, defuse conflict, and respond to emergencies effectively.
Scenario-based training where teams practice responding to real-life security threats, such as intruders, protests, or theft.
Ongoing coaching and post-training support to ensure that the skills learned are applied consistently in the field.
Risk Assessment and Security Planning:
I work closely with clients to conduct risk assessments of their properties, identify vulnerabilities, and develop comprehensive security plans that address potential threats. These security plans include:
Customized protocols for emergency response and evacuation.
Access control strategies to monitor and manage who enters the facility.
Surveillance planning to ensure full coverage of key areas with advanced technology.
Real-Time, Actionable Solutions:
My approach ensures that clients get a generic security solution and targeted, actionable solutions that fit their specific environment. Whether it’s improving team readiness through training or implementing a long-term security plan, the results are immediate and measurable.
Professionalism and Accountability:
A commitment to professionalism and accountability backs every service I provide. My team and I work seamlessly with clients to maintain the highest security standards. We provide:
Detailed reporting on incidents, patrols, and safety protocols.
Real-time updates to ensure that clients are always informed and prepared.
24/7 support for any security issues or concerns that arise.
Services offered
Influences and inspiration
My Mission to Protect and Inspire
My journey began in the United States Marine Corps, where I learned that safeguarding life is not just a duty, it’s a calling. The discipline, grit, and sense of purpose I gained in the Marines laid the foundation for everything that came after.
When I transitioned into law enforcement, that calling became deeply personal. I patrolled neighborhoods where violence was a daily reality, where kids were caught in the crossfire of senseless shootings, and families lived in fear. I responded to countless scenes of tragedy, rendering aid to gunshot victims and witnessing firsthand how quickly lives can be shattered.
Those moments stayed with me. They weren’t just incidents on a report; they were people, families, and futures stolen too soon.
I knew then that my mission had to be bigger than just responding to emergencies. I wanted to prevent them. I tried to change the outcome before tragedy ever had a chance to strike.
Today, as the founder of EGS Security Solutions, I’ve taken the lessons from my military and law enforcement service and built them into a company that raises the standard for security professionals. I mentor officers to think, train, and perform at the highest level, not just to “stand post,” but to be protectors in the truest sense.
And beyond the security industry, I speak to youth, especially those heading down the wrong path, to show them that their story doesn’t have to end in violence or prison. I share my experiences to prove that with discipline, guidance, and belief in themselves, they can succeed and build a life they’re proud of.
This is my mission: to safeguard life, protect our communities, and inspire the next generation to rise above their circumstances.
Setup requirements
Wireless lavalier microphone (preferred) or headset microphone
PA system suitable for audience size
Audio technician on-site for setup and monitoring