Why Checkmate?

Checkmate Strategic Services LLC delivers customized security, intelligence, and investigative services to the most discerning clients  

Personalized Strategy

Checkmate offers tailored and budget-informed strategies, followed by decisive results orchestrated through diligent research and determined fieldwork.

Where client requirements cannot be met through traditional approaches, we bring to bear Ends-Ways-Means methodologies to develop creative and feasible solutions.

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Diverse Experience

Three batteries of the US-made Patriot anti-missile missiles are lit up by the sunset 25 January 1991 in Saudi Arabian desert during the Gulf War against Iraq. / AFP / AFP FILES / BOB SULLIVAN

Checkmate’s owner and agency principal has long experience achieving no-fail objectives.  With operational experience in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, he flourishes in high tempo environments.  A keen critical thinker, he consistently improved defensive capabilities and optimized security procedures for the U.S. government.

After retiring from government service, Checkmate’s owner expanded his skillset to private investigative work through training at the University of Washington.  William honed skills including evidence collection, witness interviews, advanced surveillance techniques, scene processing, as well as related aspects of criminal and civil law in this nationally-recognized program.  

Trusted to Get Results

Checkmate Strategic Services will provide for you the same respectful dialog, insightful analysis, thorough assessments and clear reports that its owner was trusted to delivered for the benefit of the nation while in government service. 

The “S” of the Ballistic Missile Defense System, C2BMC synchronizes autonomous BMDS elements to create a global network capable of intercepting threats during any phase of flight.

Leverage for yourself William’s ability to deliver results to diverse stakeholders in fast-paced situations all over the world. 

Consider: 

  • William managed personal security for a team embedded in a population rife with sectarian strife and endemic kidnapping.
  • As a U.S. advisor in western Baghdad, William planned and synchronized counter terrorism and stability operations.
  • William developed crisis action operating procedures adopted by U.S. Forces Korea to respond to North Korean aggression.
  • While defending U.S.-designated critical assets overseas, William was responsible for safeguarding $150 million in organizational equipment. 
  • William has successfully provided consultation services to senior foreign military leaders on behalf of the U.S. government. 
  • Advising the commanding general of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces during that country’s conflict with the Houthis in Yemen, developed programs resulting in a 30% drop in drone attack effectiveness. 
  • William managed a $30 billion military sales portfolio; recognized by Saudi Arabia with the Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Award.
  • As the operations officer for one of only three air and missile defense commands in the U.S. Army, William developed concepts to mitigate critical air and missile vulnerabilities to Guam while minimizing associated costs.