About Us

John Herring

Chairman

John registered Risk Management Security in the early seventies, establishing the business in 1976 and founding the Company in its current form in 1981 having previously served in the Buckinghamshire Constabulary and The Diamond Protection Division in Tanzania. It is fair to say the company started with one contract and has now grown into a medium sized security organisation and is well respected in the security industry.

Since the inception of the business, John, has worked in all aspects of the company and seen the industry evolve over 40 years and has made many adaptations to ensure the strategic direction is maintained and the focus towards high standards and excellence in customer service is observed throughout.

As Chairman John plays a crucial leadership role, ensuring that the board of directors’ functions effectively and that the company follows its planned vision as well as presiding over board meetings to ensure discussions remain focused on strategic matters. Throughout, John provides guidance and oversight on major business decisions, ensuring they align with the company’s mission and acts as an advisor to the Board, providing mentorship and constructive feedback. John also meets regularly with key stakeholders to ensure the direction and approach to business remains aligned with the financial and operational goals.

John still has a strong active interest of the day to day running of the company with Graham Tilly and Louise Herring. Now John is at the maturer end of the age scale, he enjoys spending time by the river pondering over matters concerning Risk Management and rugby, of which he has a huge interest in and maintains strong connections with Llandovery RFC which has recently won the Welsh championship cup two years running.

Louise Herring

Director

Louise joined Risk Management Security Services in 2008 and is involved in the strategic oversight of the company, the high-level decision-making processes and that the leadership team remain accountable for their actions.

The approval of the company’s long-term business strategy to ensure alignment with industry trends, technological advancements, and security threats form part of the Louise’s responsibility. Louise meets regularly with key stakeholders to review the direction of the business and ensure the approach remains consistent with the overall business plan and objectives.

In her leisure time Louise enjoys cooking, travelling, entertaining family & friends, dancing, and gardening in all weathers.

Graham Tilly

Managing Director

Graham is an experienced professional with a proven track record in all areas of manned security services. With 30 years of expertise, Graham excels in strategic planning, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving. His commitment to excellence has driven successful projects and initiatives, fostering growth and achieving organisational objectives.

Known for his personal approach and ability to foster excellent relationships with customers and employees, he has contributed to structured growth and the delivery of high-quality services to the growing portfolio of Risk Management Security Services. Graham is passionate about doing things correctly and ensuring that customers see the company as an honest and dependable contractor.

Beyond his professional role, Graham is dedicated to all the commitments of family life and embracing his children and grandchildren; that is, when he isn’t record shopping to add to a collection of over 26,000 pieces of vinyl….just don’t ask if he has any Beatles, Queen or the Rolling Stones.

Tiras Turner

Operations Director

Tiras is responsible for overseeing and managing all operational aspects of security services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality guarding and patrol solutions. His role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and client relationship management to maintain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Since joining the company in 2006 Tiras has been responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies to achieve company goals and enhance service delivery as well as leading and mentoring a team of operational managers, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with everyone he comes across is a major asset in the way Tiras works, which enables him to resolve challenges and problems quickly and efficiently.

Whilst Tiras has a deep understand of the manned security services sector and works tirelessly to deliver the service, outside of work Tiras prefers to spend time with family & grandchildren and is an avid football fan.

Mick Stubbs

Senior Operations Manager

Mick has over 21 years’ experience in the manned security services sector and has the responsibility for overseeing the operational aspects of the company as well as ensuring that all aspects of the British Standards are maintained for audit purposes.

A key element of Mick’s role in the business is managing and mentoring security personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, and ensuring effective support amongst the management team is adopted. The monitoring of daily security operations, responding to incidents, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks forms an integral part of Mick’s position in the company. Securing and implementing new contracts is also undertaken by Mick and his honest and pragmatic approach to this area of work proves successful.

When not at work Mick can be found going for dog walks in the countryside with his English Pointers and Weimaraner, enjoying family life and running a six a side football team.

Beth McShee

Executive Assistant

Beth joined the company in 2017 and provides high-level administrative and operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the office and to enable Graham and team to focus on the service delivery and strategic goals of the company. Beth’s role involves managing schedules, coordinating communications, handling confidential information, and acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Beth also is involved in the handling and mobilisation of new business for mobile patrols and keyholding/alarm response and supports the senior management team with tenders and the set up of manned guarding contracts.

Outside of work Beth loves nothing more than spending time with her nieces & nephews, hitting the gym, going for long walks in the Chiltern Hills and frequenting National Trust locations.

Aaron Pickering

Account Manager

Aaron is responsible for overseeing customer accounts, ensuring the effective delivery of security services, and maintaining strong client relationships.

With over 10 years’ experience in the manned guarding sector Aaron has developed a calm and assertive manner in dealing with all matters that enables him to engage effectively with everyone and ensures effective coordination is in place to deliver effective services across his portfolio.

The role demands an ability to juggle many facets which include the implementation and monitoring of assignment instructions and risk assessments each customers, ensuring all security services align with contractual obligations, renew contracts and negotiate agreeable terms and conditions and to handle any incidents that occur and resolve issues promptly.

Aaron has worked for Risk Management Security since 2019 and when not working hard to protect our customers he enjoys playing football, video games, and spending time with his two children.

Mark Lewis

Account Manager

Mark is responsible for overseeing customer accounts, ensuring the effective delivery of security services, and maintaining strong client relationships.

With over 17 years’ experience in the manned guarding sector Mark has a developed a positive manner in dealing with all matters that enables him to engage effectively with everyone and ensures effective planning is in place to deliver effective services across his portfolio.

The role demands an ability to juggle many facets which include the implementation and monitoring of assignment instructions and risk assessments for each customer, ensuring all security services align with contractual obligations, renew contracts and negotiate agreeable terms and conditions, to handle any incidents that occur and resolve issues promptly.

When not working hard to deliver an exceptional service to our customers Mark enjoys volunteering in the community by giving up his time coaching children within Grassroots which he has been doing for over 10 years, Mark also likes to challenge himself Mark by completing challenges for charity, recently Mark completed a skydive while raising money for charity. Mark’s next challenge is to walk 200 miles from Milton Keynes to Pegasus Bridge in France to mark VE-Day 80 with his son. Outside all this Mark likes and values family time with his wife and children.

Josh Hirst

Mobile Patrol & Response Manager

Josh is responsible for overseeing and coordinating mobile security patrol operations across multiple customer sites.

He supervises and manages our mobile security patrol teams to ensure the safety and security of various locations and to plan the most effective methods of service delivery are always in place. He is responsible for scheduling patrol routes, managing staff, responding to incidents, maintaining communication with clients, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and company policies.

Vehicle management also plays a large part of this role and Josh ensures our fleet of patrol vehicles remain in good condition and uphold are reputation when on the road.

Outside of work Josh enjoys being outdoors, hitting the gym and spending quality time with family and friends. When not doing that, Josh can usually be found on the River Thames where he enjoys his preferred way of life Sailing, SUP boarding and kayaking.

Mohammad Zarab

Control Room Manager

Mo oversees the operations and personnel within our 24-hour Control Centre, ensuring the smooth running and management of processes, systems, or events. This role is important in the delivery of our services and to ensure the wider Control Centre Team remain aware of their duties and responsibilities 24-hours a day.

There is also a need for Mo to have an involvement in the mobile patrol operation of the business and he works very closely with our Patrol & Response Manager to ensure services are met and all elements of the operation run smoothly.

Mo is an example of where we promote from within and has been employed with us since 2010.

“One of the things I enjoy working at Risk Management Security is teamwork. Even when it's hectic day for everyone in the team, we pull together where needed.”

Outside work Mo enjoys spending time with his young family and playing football and cricket.

Katie Davies

Human Resources Administrator

In 2018 Katie chose to pursue a completely different sector of work and joined Risk Management Security.

Katie plays a vital role in managing and maintaining the workforce while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations in relation to vetting an on-boarding of our security staff. Known for her exceptional organisational skills and commitment to “getting the job done”, Katie ensures that our Security Officers get paid correctly and are accurately remunerated for additional work.

As evidenced as a winner of our Employees Employee of the Year Award, Katie is adept at managing end-to-end recruitment processes, coordinating employee functions and training, to ensure full compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

When Katie is not working, she can be found spending time with family and friends.

Sophie Mulqueen

Operations Administrator

Sophie is responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities and processes of the Operations Team and ensures effective communications are held between us and our suppliers. Sophie has an important role in ensuring smooth operations, efficient resource allocation, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Our relationships with suppliers and contractors are important and Sophie ensures that all documentation and accreditations are in place and remain up to date as well as dealing with new work that is placed with us from other security companies.

Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending quality time with her favourite people, exploring new cities and countryside walks with her dog – Biscuit the Beagle.

Debbie Moseley

Accounts Administrator

Since joining the company in 2007 as Operations Administrator, Debbie has gained an extensive knowledge of all areas of the business which has enabled her to work effectively in the accounts department for the many years.

Debbie ensures all our suppliers are paid accurately and in a timely manner as these relationships form an important cog in the wheel of our operation.

Outside of the office environment Debbie loves to spend time with family, explore the great outdoors while caravanning, walking and home baking.

Janice Knight

Accounts Administrator

Janice plays a key role in the company of ensuring that invoicing is delivered accurately, and the associated monies are collected in line with our contracts.

It is fair to say that Janice leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the collection and matching of payments to ensure that accurate monthly management accounts can be prepared.

Janice also expertly manages the financial returns and reports for the Holding Company, Risk Management Services (Holdings) Ltd.

When not looking at pounds and pence, Jancie loves spending time with friends, especially cooking for them and she also has a big love of caravanning.

Janet Connolly

Financial Controller

Janet is responsible for overseeing the organisation's accounting and financial reporting functions and to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Monthly management accounts are created by Jan enabling high level decisions and planning to be made by the board.

Janet is complete font of knowledge when it comes to our accounting software, Sage, and takes a personal responsibility in remaining up to date with any changes or updates.

When not working, Janet enjoys exploring scenic countryside walks and spending time with her family and friends. She also has a passion for trying out new recipes and baking sweet treats for friends and colleagues.