Our Leadership & Management Team
Our leadership and management team is dedicated to delivering exceptional security solutions through experience, innovation, and commitment. With a focus on client satisfaction and continuous improvement, our leaders bring decades of industry expertise to guide our team and drive customer success.
Each member of our management team is committed to fostering a positive work environment, ensuring high-quality service, and providing strategic oversight. Through strong leadership, we prioritize integrity, professionalism, and tailored security solutions to protect your assets and people effectively.
What Makes Us Different - Our People
Steve Burhans
Steve Burhans, CEO and Co-Founder of Starshield, brings decades of expertise in marketing, sales, management, and information technology. With a proven track record of building dynamic security teams and leading major security firms, Steve has a unique ability to develop innovative business strategies that drive long-term growth. His leadership experience has seen him manage a $50M branch and over 1,700 security professionals, which underscores his capacity for operational excellence. At Starshield, Steve’s forward-thinking vision and deep industry experience guide the company’s mission to provide cutting-edge, customer-focused security solutions.
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew K. Gomes
Andrew K. Gomes, Vice President of Operations at Starshield, brings a wealth of experience in managing security services for high-profile clients and various industries. As a Security Qualified Manager and former owner of his own security company, Andrew initially approached partnering with Starshield with skepticism. However, after seeing the company’s innovative business model, he recognized the opportunity to contribute to a better way of delivering security services. Committed to transparency and accountability, Andrew believes in doing what you say and delivering results—values he upholds as a proud co-owner of Starshield.
Vice President of Operations
Tim Painter
Tim Painter, Director of Operations at Starshield, brings 12 years of diverse experience in the private security industry, having worked in roles ranging from field officer to overseeing operations for large security firms. His hands-on experience, from patrolling properties to supervising teams, gives him a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver top-tier customer service and operational transparency. As a co-founder of Starshield, Tim is committed to ensuring that every client’s property is treated with the utmost care, applying his operational expertise to create reliable and successful security solutions.
Director of Operations
John Murray
John Murry, CFO of Starshield, brings a unique perspective to the security industry with extensive experience as both a customer and a financial expert. His background in finance, investment, and real estate gives him a deep understanding of business models and customer needs. When presented with the vision of making security officers part-owners of Starshield, John saw an innovative opportunity to transform the industry. His strategic financial leadership ensures operational efficiency, while his customer-focused approach helps deliver exceptional security services tailored to client needs.
Chief Financial Officer
Lloyd McCullough
Lloyd McCullough, Vice President of Intelligence at Starshield, brings over 31 years of experience in law enforcement, close protection, and private investigations. Having witnessed the full spectrum of security services throughout his career, Lloyd understands the critical role private security plays, especially with growing gaps in public resources. As a former training officer with the LA Sheriff’s Department, he knows the value of top-tier recruitment and training. Lloyd was drawn to Starshield’s innovative model and saw the opportunity to elevate the industry by contributing his expertise in high-level security operations.
Vice President of Intelligence
Ed Newman
Edward Newman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Starshield, brings over two decades of expertise in the security industry, specializing in security officer services, technology integration, and remote monitoring. With a global perspective gained from working across the Middle East, UK, and the USA, Edward has built a reputation for developing innovative sales strategies that drive business growth and client satisfaction. His commitment to transparency, data-driven decision making, and servant leadership has made him a trusted leader in the security field.
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
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