Founder Gary Pastor | Executive Protection, Private Security & Investigations Expert
Gary Pastor is the Founder, CEO, and President of NC Protection Group and Private Eyes, Inc., and a nationally respected Executive Protection and Private Security Expert with over 36 years of real-world experience in security operations, criminal investigations, and risk mitigation across North Carolina and beyond.
In this video, Gary shares his journey from United States Marine Corps Veteran and former Greenville, North Carolina Police Officer to building a trusted, full-service executive protection, private security, and investigations firm. Viewers gain insight into leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a successful, compliant, and professional security business.
Gary is frequently sought as an expert witness, security consultant, and strategist in cases involving premises liability, negligent security, crime foreseeability, and security failures. His expertise supports attorneys, corporations, property owners, and private clients requiring defensible, real-world security analysis.
Areas of Specialization Include:
- Executive Protection & Personal Protection Services
- Private Security Services in North Carolina
- Premises Liability & Negligent Security Analysis
- Security Standards of Care & Best Practices
- Security Staffing, Training & Operational Protocols
- Security Systems Integration & Countermeasures
- Risk Assessments, Threat Analysis & Investigations
Gary’s professional background includes service with U.S. Marine Security Forces, armed and unarmed private security operations, insurance fraud investigations, wrongful death investigations, and high-risk protective assignments. He is licensed as a Private Investigator and Armed Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) in North Carolina, holds a concealed carry permit, and completed the NCPPSB Armed Certification Course.
As an industry leader, Gary serves on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Association of Private Investigators (NCAPI) and has contributed to legislation impacting private security and investigative standards statewide.
Gary’s mission is clear: provide seamless executive protection, proactive risk mitigation, and trusted leadership, while upholding the highest levels of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.