Our Leadership

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Lorenzo Robert Savage III

Founder and CEO, Rob Savage leads the strategic development in advancing and expanding the mission of Savage III, Inc. Under his oversight, Savage III Inc. is enhancing its capabilities in diverse security areas and expanding into different markets.

Our company’s continued growth and strength of reputation are the results of acquiring some of the most visionary and experienced security experts in the world combined with best-in-class service to each of our clients.

Burke Ewers

Burke is the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Savage III Inc. He oversees the financial management of the business, provides financial strategy, risk assessment, and financial regulatory compliance and spearheads initiatives to minimize cost and maximize profit for Savage III Inc. He is business savvy with an eagle eye for spotting opportunities and possesses astute financial acumen.

He brings 20 years of experience as a CEO and President of leading growth, business innovation and profit maximization for the energy sector, and his experience in financial/strategic planning, financing, and investment performance brings value to Savage III Inc end-user clients.

EXECUTIVE ADVISORS

Nick Trotta

Nicholas Trotta is a former Assistant Director of the Office of Protective Operations for the Secret Service, where he managed all protective operations, 12 divisions, and 2,300 employees. He began his career with the Secret Service as an officer in the Uniformed Division in 1981, before being transferred to the New York Field office as a special agent. Throughout his career, Mr. Trotta has served in a variety of protective and investigative assignments, including the Milan Resident Office, the James J. Rowley Training Center, and the Presidential Protective Division, where he served five sitting US Presidents from Reagan to Obama.

Prior to his appointment as Assistant Director of the Office of Protective Operations, he served as Assistant Director of the Office of Inspection, where he oversaw routine and special inspections, ensured compliance with Secret Service policies, regulations and procedures, and oversaw misconduct and integrity investigations. Mr. Trotta has received numerous awards for superior performance, including the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service in 2007, and has been featured in publications such as Sports Illustrated, Runner’s World, and ESPN’s 30 for 30. He is also an executive board member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation and has been a guest speaker in leadership discussion groups and events.

Gregory P. Suhr

Suhr Consulting Group LLC is a consultancy that provides crisis management, strategic security, infrastructure protection, dignitary protection, event security, emergency management, and civic engagement services to public and private sector clients. Notable clients include Super Bowl LI/LII, Golden State Warriors, AMTRAK, Naval Postgraduate School, and California Office of Emergency Services.

Greg Suhr served as the 42nd Police Chief of San Francisco from April 2011 to May 2016, managing a $550 million budget and leading over 2,100 sworn members and 400 civilian members. During his tenure, he prioritized the safety of San Francisco’s at-risk youth and oversaw initiatives such as the Police Activities League and scholarships programs. He also oversaw dignitary protection, event security, and traffic control during large-scale events such as the “Batkid Day in San Francisco” event, which granted the wish of a young boy suffering from cancer.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Nacho Zamora

Nacho is the Vice President of Operations at Savage III Inc. and oversees the provision of best-in-class security and threat management operations for all Savage III Inc clients. He retired after serving 26 years with the U.S. Secret Service in protective, investigative, and liaison assignments.

During his career, Ignacio held various senior-level protective positions, including serving on the Presidential Protective Division (PPD) where he helped develop, implement, and manage all physical security plans and risk mitigation strategies for protection of multiple U.S. Presidents and First Families. His duties span strategic planning, physical security, risk mitigation, criminal investigations with extensive global experience in the analysis, assessment, and mitigation of security threats, as well as expertise conducting research and training in the prevention of targeted violence in schools and in the workplace.

Robert Smith

Robert is the Vice President of Operations – Nevada Division at Savage III Inc. and oversees the overall daily activities and operations in the Nevada Division. He retired with 25 years in Law Enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff, and Chief of Police for the Town of Parkton, North Carolina, and served in the United States Army as an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. He was a member of the EOD Bomb Squad, Police Scuba Diver, SWAT Team member and instructor.

He is presently a Certified Firearms Instructor with the Private Investigations Licensing Board (PILB) of the State of Nevada, with prior experience in North Carolina and South Carolina. Robert has extensive knowledge and experience in Executive Protection, working for some of the highest net worth Celebrities, Fortune 500 Executives, and World Athletes.  Robert comes from LV Premier Protection Group in Las Vegas, NV, where he served as the President and CEO. 

Scott Ostash

Scott is a Field Operations Manager at Savage III Inc.  He is a retired law enforcement veteran; having served as a Deputy Sheriff (Lieutenant) for the Orange County (CA.) Sheriff’s Department. In his 27 years of law enforcement service, he spent over 14 years in Supervision and Management and specialized in critical incident response/management, internal investigations, tactics and training. He also has private-sector security management experience and served as an Associate Instructor in the Criminal Justice Department at Santa Ana College.

Anthony Randle, Sr.

Anthony is a Field Operations Manager at Savage III Inc.  Before joining Savage III in February of 2023, Anthony compiled 30 years of experience in the public and private sector. With the Hobbs Police Department (NM), Anthony served as a patrol officer, gang investigator, and academy instructor. As the Director of Corporate Security for an entertainment company, Anthony oversaw the administrative, physical security, and protective services domestically and abroad. Anthony retired from the United States Army’s Special Operations Command in 2018. Anthony is an OEF Combat Veteran earning a Purple Heart and Valorous Unit Award

Steve Finnegan

Steve serves as Savage III Controller. Steve has had extensive experience in working with, and within, the highest levels of several elite organizations. With nearly a decade of experience in executive roles, he has spearheaded process improvement and system implementation across all departments in the organization. He has a keen knack in identifying process bottlenecks and fixing them, maintaining and improving service levels while obtaining efficiency, for his organization and the customer.

Theresa L. Like

Theresa is the Director of HR at Savage III, Inc.  She is a results-oriented professional with a background in human resources and employee development, specializing in motivational leadership, mentoring, and communications. After earning her Master’s in Business, with a focus in Human Resources, Theresa put her experience and knowledge into practice as a HR Business Partner, providing consultative guidance and advice in areas of employee relations, performance management and development, recruiting and retention strategies, and policy development.

Known for her strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport, she excels at fostering a positive and productive work environment.  She is a results-focused leader who delivers motivation solutions that help Savage III harness their full power of one of their most valuable assets, their people. She is dedicated to creating a culture that cultivates loyalty by empowering and motivating employees to bring their best to the job, while promoting continuous business growth.