Prevent Advisors, Reinventing Security and Counterterrorism

As Chief Security Officer of OVG and President of Prevent Advisors, Mr. Downing brings 35 years of experience to Prevent Advisors. Most recently he served as the Deputy Chief, Los Angeles Police Department and Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau where he led five operational divisions: Major Crimes, Emergency Services Divisions, Metropolitan Division, Air Support Division, and Emergency Operations Division. These divisions include the Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Section, Criminal Investigative Section, Organized Crime, Surveillance Section, Hazardous Devices Section, LAX Bomb K-9 Section, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Mounted Unit, Dive Teams, Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Mr. Downing has worked with the New Scotland Yard’s Metropolitan Police Counter-Terrorism Command SO 15. Mr. Downing has testified before Congressional sub-committee’s relative to intelligence, homeland security, information sharing, and prison radicalization. In April 2010, Mr. Downing served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council working group on developing a national strategy for countering violent extremism. In October 2009, Mr. Downing was appointed as the Interim Police Chief for the Los Angeles Police Department.

Mr. Downing is an active member of the Leadership in Counter-Terrorism (LinCT) Alumni Association, working with alumni from the FBI’s LinCT Program to develop a global enterprise of networked counter-terrorism practitioners from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Deputy Chief Downing has also worked with the Department of Justice and State Department, traveling throughout South America, Africa, Turkey, Poland, India, and Kenya to transition large national police organizations into democratic civilian policing models and overlay counter-terrorism enterprises on top of cities. His work in counter-terrorism has taken him to Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany, Kenya, India, France, Afghanistan, and Iraq; all to examine smart practices and build a network of practitioners.

Mr. Downing attended the University of Southern California where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1982 and completed POST Command College in 1997, the FBI’s Leadership in Counter-Terrorism (LinCT) in 2008, the Post Naval Graduate Executive Program in 2009, and the Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston (SMIP PERF) in 2012. Mr. Downing is currently a Board Member at the George Washington University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Institute.

Mr. Anderson is a 15-year veteran in facility management with extensive experience in security management, crisis management, risk management, parking, guest services, operations, and claims/incident management. Throughout his 15-year career, Mr. Anderson has played a critical role in the successful operation of many high-profile events including the NBA Finals, NBA All-Star Games, NBA Global Games, Democratic National Convention, NCAA Tournament, FIFA sanctioned events, outdoor festivals, and large concerts.

Mr. Anderson was formerly the Vice President of Security and Fan Experience for PVS. Under Mr. Anderson’s leadership, PVS expanded its security services division by providing security services to multiple clients and events including the NBA Finals, NBA All-Star Game, and NBA Global Games.

Prior to taking the position with PVS, Mr. Anderson spent three years working as the Director of Security and Parking for the San Antonio Spurs organization. During his tenure with the Spurs, Mr. Anderson was responsible for the overall security/parking management for a wide variety of events including the 2013/14 NBA Finals, 2014 Men’s NCAA tournament, River City Rockfest, Warped Tour, and many other concerts.

He was instrumental in helping the organization transition event staffing services in-house which resulted in a #1 ranking in fan experience per the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs were ranked #1 in overall experience for the NBA two out of three years Mr. Anderson was with the organization. Other responsibilities Mr. Anderson held for the Spurs organization included Chief Safety Officer, risk manager and claims manager for all company related matters.

Mr. Anderson started his facility management career as the Event Incident Manager for Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and assisted in managing all emergency services and event risk management details for three different venues including the Pepsi Center, Dicks Sporting Goods Park, and Paramount Theater.

Mr. Anderson is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and has a master’s degree in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. After successfully transitioning into the sports industry after 7 years of management in corporate security, Mr. Anderson graduated from the International Association of Venue Management’s school of Venue Management in 2013.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Anderson has conducted a wide variety of trainings that include crowd management, crisis management, emergency procedures, customer service, safety, emergency table-top exercises, and is a certified TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) trainer. He has experience conducting joint exercises with both federal and local law enforcement agencies in preparation of large-scale events.

Mr. Klingenmeier has over 20 years of experience in facility management with an extensive background in security, risk and event management, parking, guest services, and venue operations. Throughout his career, Mr. Klingenmeier has been a key contributor to the successful operation of many high-profile events including the NBA Finals, NBA Conference Finals, NBA All-Star Game, MLS All-star Game, multiple NLL All-star Game, NHL Conference Finals, NBA Global Games, NCAA Final Four, NCAA Frozen Four, Democratic National Convention, FIFA sanctioned events and other internationally sanctioned soccer events.

Mr. Klingenmeier specializes in a variety of staff training including emergency, crowd, and crisis management, emergency procedures, customer service, employee safety, and TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) training. Mr. Klingenmeier has successfully conducted joint operational exercises with both federal and local law enforcement agencies in preparation of large-scale events, including live exercises during NBA and NLL games. In addition, Mr. Klingenmeier has sat on NCS4 Professional Sports Arenas and Stadiums and NBA Security Guidelines Committees, where he was instrumental in helping the NBA rewrite the league guidelines.

Prior to joining PVS as the Director of Venue Services, Mr. Klingenmeier worked for the Houston Dynamo and BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Security Department and coordinated all aspects of security for the venue during events. Mr. Klingenmeier’s other responsibilities included managing local law enforcement, medical provider, parking operations and staff safety training.

Before working in Houston, Mr. Klingenmeier was the Director of Security Venues for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment in Denver, Colorado for 13 years. During his time in Denver, Mr. Klingenmeier oversaw the security operations for multiple sports and entertainment venues including the Pepsi Center, Dicks Sporting Goods Park, Paramount Theater and First Bank Center.

Mr. Klingenmeier is a graduate of the Sonoma State University in Northern California and has a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Mr. Davis has over 17 years of combined experience in government service and event presentation management. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mr. Davis conducted military law enforcement operations as a Boarding Team Officer. Upon return from Southwest Asia, Mr. Davis was involved in law enforcement and lifesaving operations throughout the U.S. Eastern seaboard. After leaving the military, Mr. Davis Worked for the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Boston before moving to Denver, Colorado where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Video Production.

Mr. Davis worked as a Security Agent for Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, and also, in the Broadcast Services department. Steven eventually was hired as the lead Videographer for the Pepsi Center and Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and manager of the studio production. Steven moved back to Massachusetts and became the Event Presentation Manager for Kraft Sports Productions and Gillette Stadium and was responsible for digital asset management and stage management of productions. Mr. Davis served as the military liaison for the organization during his time at the venue.

Mr. Davis remains an active member of the veteran community and currently serves as the Adjutant for VFW Post 1506 in Melrose, MA.

Ms. Angelier joined the Prevent Advisors team in 2019, coming from Prevent Advisors’ parent company Oak View Group “OVG” where she had been since 2017 as the Executive Assistant to the CEO, Tim Leiweke. Prior to OVG, Jennifer worked in the legal and entertainment industries.

Jennifer is a graduate of Western Governor’s University and holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing Management and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.