Management Team

President and CEO

• Mr. Ramsdell is the owner and founder of Orion Protective Services, responsible for managing the operations and resources of the firm to achieve financial, service and logistical objectives.  Prior to founding Orion Protective Services in 2010, Mr. Ramsdell was the Chief Operating Officer for Murdoch Security, working with that firm since 2006. In the capacity of COO, he was responsible for the management of six branches located throughout the northeast; organization of operations by directing and coordinating sales and service activities.  Prior to 2006, Mr. Ramsdell worked for Command Security Corporation for 16 years and in his last role as Vice President, Special Services he oversaw CSC's Merger and Acquisition, Back Office Service and MIS Programs. Mr. Ramsdell graduated Magna Cum Laude from Connecticut State University with a B.S. in Finance and has an MBA from the University of Connecticut’s Business School.  

Chief Operating Officer

• As Chief Operating Officer for Orion Protective Services, Timothy Woodcock is responsible for overseeing the entire business operations and participating in the creation of strategies critical to the company mission, growth and success of operations and service.  Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Woodcock spent his security career in senior management positions with two nationally recognized contract security providers, managing over 9,000 hours per week of coverage. Mr. Woodcock is a retired Captain from the Connecticut Department of Corrections and spent approximately thirty years of active and reserve military service, achieving the rank of Command Sergeant Major prior to retirement.  Mr. Woodcock received his Associates of Science in Criminal Justice from Tunxis Community College

Operations Manager

• As Operations Manager for Orion Protective Services, Charlie Allen is responsible for overseeing the operations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.  Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Allen spent his security career in several management positions with two nationally recognized contract security providers.  Mr. Allen has served over a decade in the Military Police Corps and currently serves as a Squad Leader within the USAR.   

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