Joseph DeVuono is the founder and President of CENTURION. Joseph founded CENTURION upon his retirement from the FBI where he served as a Special Agent for 23 years. Joseph is licensed in the State of Illinois as an Attorney, Private Detective and Private Security Contractor.
Joseph has devoted his professional life to combatting crime, preserving national security, and protecting communities from violence. It is his profound belief that by mastering the extraordinary advances in security technologies and data collection methods, the private sector can make a significant contribution to ensuring the safety and prosperity of clients and the community at large. Centurion’s commitment to excellence will place it at the vanguard of these technological advances.
JAMES DEVUONO
Business Operations Consultant
James (Jim) DeVuono serves as CENTURION’s Chief Business Operations Consultant (COC), scaling expansion through innovative marketing approaches and advising on operations strategies. Jim is an accomplished business leader, with a proven background driving growth for marketing agencies, and providing marketing strategy and product launch services for a Fortune 1000 clientele.
Jim’s academic focus in broadcast journalism, with a research emphasis on group communication has furthered his ability to build and motivate teams of disparate, diverse, high achieving people. He has exceeded goals in every venture that he has pursued.
KATHY KISS
Director of Investigations
Kathy Kiss oversees CENTURION’s investigative operations. Kathy directs CENTURION’s network of experienced Investigators and acts as liaison with law enforcement agencies.
Kathy is a proven law enforcement professional with over thirty years of experience with the Chicago Police Department, including nearly two years as the Department's liaison with the Illinois Department of Corrections. She is an excellent communicator with exceptional organizational skills. Kathy has experience collaborating with local, state and federal agencies on numerous joint operations. She has also provided personal security for foreign and domestic diplomats visiting Chicago from all over the world. As a result, Kathy is able to interact effectively at all social levels and across diverse cultures.
In her free time Kathy runs a non-profit animal rescue and advocates for the rights of animals and harsher sentencing for animal crimes.
TIA UNG
Chief Technology Advisor
Tia Ung manages CENTURION’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, planning and processes. Tia’s focus is on integrating advanced security analytics and data collection technologies into CENTURION’s investigative, intelligence and operational requirements.
CENTURION'S STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Our Strategic Partners add strength to CENTURION by expanding our capabilities and capacity. We are proud of our strong relationships and collaborative joint-enterprises with our partners.
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