Executive Defense Team

Executive Defense Team has operated for over a decade providing corporate security, executive protection, and specialized training to major clients including Mellon Bank, AT&T Wireless, Marconi Communications, FreeMarkets, the United Jewish Federation, and the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. They work 24/7—call 412.536.1997 anytime.

EDT operates across three main areas:

Corporate Protection & Security Services - Threat assessment (identifying where your company is actually vulnerable) - Access control and disaster response planning - Workplace Violence Intervention & Prevention (WVIP) - Reduction-in-Force Management (handling sensitive personnel transitions) - Licensed private investigators and bodyguard services - In-house or outsourced deployment options

Training Programs - Professional Defensive Tactics (for law enforcement and corporate teams) - Professional Firearms Training - Street Smartz (situational awareness) - Crisis avoidance and de-escalation techniques

Investigative & Specialized Services - Employee Risk Assessment and background verification - Executive/Dignitary Protection - Film Industry security, anti-piracy services, cast & crew protection

EDT distinguishes between routine background checks (legal disqualifications) and extensive background investigations (behavior, financial, ethical patterns). Their take: solid employee vetting helps you predict performance and protects the company from liability. They customize the scope based on the role and hiring requirements.

Kevin J. Pegnato | Founder, President & Owner

Pegnato brings legitimate depth to the operation: - Third-degree black belt in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese martial arts - 45 years expertise across twelve additional martial arts styles - National USA-AAU Fighting Champion, 1981-1983 - Silver Medalist, Pan American Games (Guatemala, 1983) - World Games delegate (Taiwan, 1982) - Former Assistant to State Director, Justice System Training Association - Certified Pressure Point Control Tactics Instructor - Certified R.I.S.C. (Rapid Intense Specific Competency) Instructor - Professional Defensive Tactics Instructor for law enforcement - Homicide Detective Trainer, Pittsburgh Police Department - FBI Citizen's Academy Member - Expert witness for homicide defense

Protection details include Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel), cast members from Batman: Dark Knight Rises (Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Justin Bieber, Sean Hannity, and Dick Vitale.

Edward S. Vogler | Executive Vice President & Chief Technical Officer

Vogler handles workplace violence prevention and crisis management: - 30+ years conflict resolution experience - Double-major FA and Sociology MA, University of Pittsburgh - All-but-dissertation doctoral candidate, University of Pittsburgh - 29 years Pennsylvania State Police service (final focus: training) - Patrol supervisor for 20+ years - Curriculum developer for Bureau of Training - Instructor for POLEX (Police Executive Training) and Deputy Sheriffs' Training Academy - 7+ years as EDT senior-consulting specialist solving extreme workplace violence cases

"When the potential for violence is at hand there is no substitute for true expertise, particularly when it comes to preparedness through well-tailored training."

EDT's framework for corporate vulnerability:

EDT continuously hires qualified guards for rotating protective details in the Pittsburgh area. Most positions require Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training certification, though they also deploy unarmed guards for anti-piracy and low-conflict security. They primarily hire current/former law enforcement and military personnel.

Executive Defense Team 211 Fort Pitt Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15222 [email protected] 24-Hour Line: 412.536.1997

For employment inquiries: Nick Robinson, Operations Administrative Manager ([email protected])