Dwayne E. Ellis
Chief Executive Officer
Dwayne grew up in North Carolina. After high school he had several opportunities to play college football instead of accepting those offer, he chose to serve his country in the U.S. Army. Dwayne’s army career expanded over 20 years. While serving his country Dwayne held various leadership positions. These positions included Brigade level Sergeant Major (596 Transportation Group), Division Transportation Sergeant Major (3rd Infantry Division (M)), First Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Equal Opportunity Representative along with other tactical and staff positions.
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Alphonso Paulk
Vice President of Operations
Alphonso Paulk is the Vice President of Operations for Mach 1 Security. Mr. Paulk focuses on establishing top-notch security officers for all clients following his 27 years of service in the US Army. Mr. Paulk is responsible for managing the varied and complex operations of the company.
Mr. Paulk served on active duty in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman from 1983 until 2014. During his Army career, he was assigned multiple responsibilities that focused primarily on the security of America both domestic and overseas deployment locations. While serving at Hohenfels, Germany, his position of leadership and responsibility was the Counter-IED Joint Robotics NCOIC throughout Europe and Afghanistan. In addition, Mr. Paulk’s leadership positions included Team Leader, Squad Leader, G-4 Plans & Operation NCOIC, Platoon Sergeant, Infantry Company 1SG, Drill Sergeant, US Army Recruiter, US Army Ranger Instructor, Robotics System Joint Project Office Afghanistan NCOIC, and First Sergeant. In 2003, Mr. Paulk joined Securitas Security Inc. USA as the Human Resource Specialist and was promoted to Branch Manager. In 2005, he joined the Cobb County Public School System as a U.S. Army Junior ROTC Instructor at Pebblebrook High School. Mr. Paulk continues to serve the public by providing expertise in the security industry in support of Mach 1 Security mission.
Robert Mason
Operations Manager
Robert began his career in the security industry in 1996 as an officer with Argenbright Security. In 1998 he was elevated to a management position with Barton Protective Services. Throughout his career he has held various management positions for companies such as Allied Barton Universal and SecurAmerica. His focus is client relations with an emphasis on retention. Robert is a self-starter who assists in the day to day operations at Mach 1 Security. His responsibilities include personnel management and account oversite. Robert’s background also includes military experience as he served in the US Army from 1979 – 1983.