Chris Lykins

Chris Lykins is the accomplished Director of Security and Concierge Services at McGarr Service Corp. since 2018. With a distinguished career serving 27 years across diverse security, safety, and law enforcement roles, he brings a wealth of expertise and strategic leadership to the company. He has maintained his credentials as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through ASIS, which is the gold standard for security professionals in the industry and only 1 of 115 in the state of Massachusetts.

Throughout his career Chris has been entrusted with high levels of responsibilities and demonstrated his ability to assess and mitigate risks in complex environments. Chris’ foundational experience includes Physical Security Manager for a U.S. missile defense and radar site where he was responsible for mitigating risk for 50 mission essential and vulnerable areas, Diplomatic Security Specialist for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Iraq where he was assigned to the U.S. Ambassadors’ primary security team, and as a Police Officer where he has led Special Response Teams and departmental firearms instruction in addition to patrol and K9 activities.

At McGarr Service Corp, Chris has successfully translated his extensive knowledge into a high-performing security and concierge teams. His innovative approach and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction have established new industry benchmarks. Beyond security, Chris fosters a culture of well-being and professionalism among both clients and staff. His leadership style is marked by proactive problem-solving and a dedication to continuous improvement.

Additional areas of expertise include security management, physical security systems, policy & procedure development, risk analysis & mitigation, officer training & coaching, business analytics, project management, technical & data analysis, and team motivation & leadership development.

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