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Episode Synopsis
Tonight we had the great privilege of speaking to the most interesting person we have yet to interview.
Mario Caraballo is a highly experienced security executive with a career spanning over 40 years, including extensive work in the military, government, and private sectors. He is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of Seven Arrows Risk Management Services and Casa Caraballo Cigars. His notable government service includes his role as the Assistant Deputy Administrator for Homeland Security, where he managed a $90 million portfolio focused on critical infrastructure and homeland security programs.
Key Highlights:
Military Background: Mario is a retired Army Warrant Officer with operational experience in special operations and intelligence, participating in combat campaigns across the globe, including Grenada, Panama, Somalia, Afghanistan, the Balkans, Iraq, and many others.Senior Government Roles: He served in high-ranking positions, such as the Director of the Department of Defense Counterintelligence HUMINT Center, managing espionage counterintelligence and efforts to safely recover U.S. nationals held hostage abroad.Private Sector Expertise: Mario has provided personal and corporate security solutions for business leaders, diplomats, and ultra-high-net-worth families. He has also managed over 100 kidnap and high-risk crisis response events worldwide.Advisory Roles: He has acted as a military and police academy advisor in various countries, including Honduras, Haiti, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, Panama, and Peru.Educational Background: He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the State University of New York and a Certificate in Leadership and Emergency Disaster Management from Penn State University.
Mario Caraballo's career is characterized by his extensive experience in crisis management, counterintelligence, and security operations across diverse and challenging environments worldwide. He is recognized as an authority in his field and continues to contribute his expertise to both his businesses and advisory roles in the security industry.
For more information please visit https://www.casacaraballo.com/
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