NEW HYDE PARK, NY, May 19, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Paul Viollis has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Viollis is a distinguished figure in security and risk management, currently serving as the chief executive officer of Viollis Group International headquartered in New York. With over 45 years of experience, he has established himself as a leader in addressing complex issues such as kidnap recovery, extortion, stalking, cyber crime, organized crime, home invasions and global terror threats. His role involves running the company, conducting situation reports, handling cases, coordinating assets and employees, and deploying services. Additionally, Dr. Viollis engages in public speaking and media appearances to provide public service information.

Beginning his remarkable career with his service as a supervisor in the criminal court unit at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Dr. Viollis advanced to become a specialist and supervisor at the U.S. Space Command under the U.S. Department of Defense. His leadership skills were further honed as the commanding officer at the Florida State Police Academy. Following this, Dr. Viollis served as the vice president on the post-September 11th threat assessment team at Kroll LLC, where he played a crucial role in national security efforts.

In subsequent years, Dr. Viollis held several significant positions, including senior managing director at Citigate Global Intelligence & Security and president and chief executive officer at Corporate Risk Consulting. He later became chief executive officer at Risk Control Strategies before assuming his current role at Viollis Group International in 2014.

Dr. Viollis is also known for his media presence as the host of "Fact Based News" and "Security Matters with Paul Viollis" on CBS Radio and as a law enforcement and security analyst for CBS News. He has also contributed to FOX Business and FOX News and appeared on various platforms, including "Inside Edition," CNN, MSNBC, ABC, and ESPN. Furthermore, Dr. Viollis has been written about in such prominent publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes and CFO magazine.

Possessing a rich educational background, Dr. Viollis graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and constitutional law from John Jay College of Criminal Justice at The City University of New York. He also received a Master of Public Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy in philosophy from the University of Central Florida and Madison. Additionally, Dr. Viollis holds certification as a master anti-terrorism specialist from the Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board.

Dr. Viollis is involved in several industry-related organizations, such as the Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board, the Overseas Security Advisory Council, the Florida Police Chiefs Association, InfraGard and Business Executives for National Security. His commitment to civic engagement is evident through his founding of the Her Voice Foundation in 2017 and his support for organizations like the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and the National Fraternal Order of Police Foundation.

As an author and editor, Dr. Viollis has contributed significantly to literature on security with works like "Workplace Security," "School Safety Handbook," and "Safeguarding America: The Blueprint for Keeping You and Your Family Safe."

Throughout his career, Dr. Viollis has been recognized for his contributions with accolades from the White House and the U.S. Library of Congress. He was also named an honorary assistant attorney general for the State of Louisiana for his work in domestic violence.

Born in Long Island, New York, Dr. Viollis is dedicated to leaving a lasting impact on his industry by mentoring future leaders who will continue his work in re-engineering cultural thinking about national security. He also remains committed to making a positive difference by helping those unable to speak up for themselves or are in difficult situations.

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