About Us
Security Solutions for Businesses and Professionals
Security is not a checkbox. It is a reflection of your brand. It is the first impression in your lobby, the tone set at your front gate, and the standard your tenants, executives, and guests expect. We believe security services should elevate your property, not just occupy it.
That is why we do not just staff posts, we build partnerships. We take the time to understand your culture, your expectations, your vulnerabilities, and your long-term goals. Our leadership stays engaged, adjusting and refining the program as your needs evolve. The result is not just coverage, it is alignment.
Our teams arrive sharp, proactive, and accountable, supported by leaders who demand and deliver real performance. We are driven by service, and defined by results.
Why We Started
Bohling Protective Services was formed due to the mass consolidation in the security industry over the past decade. During that time frame, it became apparent that customers and employees were being left behind. For a security program to be truly successful, they need to invest their time in getting to know the client’s operation and culture. If that does not occur, it is impossible for a provider to select and train security professionals for their property.
Bohling Protective Services believes in old-fashioned customer service. We meet with our clients face-to-face on a regular basis to ensure the program is exceeding your needs.
In order for our clients to be satisfied with their security program, they need to receive quality, well-trained and well-screened personnel. This distinction of service makes Bohling Protective Services the benchmark for the security industry.
Our Executive Team
Jackie Bohling
Chief Executive Officer
Jackie Bohling is the Chief Executive Officer of Bohling Protective Services and a seasoned industry veteran. Her career began in 1990 with Compaq Computer Corporation in Houston, Texas, where she quickly rose through the ranks and became an integral part of a groundbreaking concept in the security industry: Barton N2000. This innovative market segment focused on transitioning in-house security programs to contract security, offering above-market wages, health insurance, and retirement benefits to security professionals at a time when such standards were far from the norm.
That early experience gave Jackie a deep appreciation for the value of investing in people, a philosophy that has guided her leadership ever since. As CEO of Bohling Protective Services, Jackie focuses her efforts on quality assurance, customer relations, and training, ensuring that every client receives the highest level of service and that every team member is equipped to deliver it.
Jeff Bohling
President
Jeff Bohling is a seasoned security professional with over 35 years of experience securing people, assets, and organizations across a wide range of industries. As the founder of Bohling Protective Services, Jeff brings a rare combination of executive leadership, operational excellence, and deep industry knowledge to every client engagement.
Prior to establishing Bohling Protective Services, Jeff served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Norred & Associates for over 17 years, where he helped grow the firm into a trusted name in the security industry. His tenure there sharpened his ability to build high-performing security teams, manage complex operations, and deliver results in high-stakes environments.
Jeff is widely regarded as an industry expert in security operations, corporate investigations, and executive protection. Throughout his career, he has provided security services for high-profile individuals, including C-suite executives, public figures, and dignitaries, ensuring their safety with professionalism and discretion in high-risk environments.
Jeff holds a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University, giving him a distinctive edge in understanding the business, legal, and risk management dimensions of security consulting.
Whether navigating a sensitive corporate investigation, coordinating large-scale security operations, or providing close personal protection, Jeff Bohling is a trusted partner for clients who demand excellence when it matters most.
Kelvin Smith
Director of Operations
Kelvin Smith is a native Georgian and proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Kelvin has over 15 years of experience in the contract security industry, during which he has built a reputation as a dependable and knowledgeable operations leader.
As Director of Operations for Bohling Protective Services, he develops customized training programs tailored to each client's specific facility and needs, while implementing quality control measures designed to consistently exceed customer expectations.
Kelvin's hands-on experience spans guard operations, access control, CCTV systems, corporate investigations, and multi-state security management, having previously held management positions with Norred & Associates and Allied Universal. He has managed teams of hundreds of security professionals and coordinated thousands of operational hours across complex, high-demand environments.
A state-certified trainer in Georgia for both classroom and firearm instruction, Kelvin also holds Blue Card certifications in Concealed and Exposed carry and is a certified Basic Life Support Instructor.
Jack Bohling
Senior Operations Manager
Jack Bohling brings a unique perspective to the security industry, one shaped by a lifetime of firsthand exposure to the profession. Growing up with deep roots in the industry, Jack developed an early understanding of security operations that few professionals can claim, fueling a passion that has guided his career path ever since.
Prior to joining Bohling Protective Services, Jack built a strong foundation in the business world, working in business valuations where he provided valuation services for both domestic and international entities. This gave him a sharp analytical mindset and a keen understanding of business operations that he now applies to the security industry.
As Senior Operations Manager for Bohling Protective Services, Jack plays an integral role in the day-to-day management of the company, helping to uphold the high standards of service and professionalism that the firm is known for.
Jack holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is currently completing his Master of Business Administration at the University of Georgia. He is also a certified Basic Life Support Instructor.
Patrick Schulman
Operations Manager
Patrick Schulman brings a systems-minded approach to his role as Operations Manager at Bohling Protective Services. Having worked his way up from the field to operations leadership, he carries firsthand experience of every level of security work and a clear sense of what it takes to deliver consistent results for clients.
A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Patrick began his career as a business analyst at PowerPlan, Inc., where he developed the analytical and process-driven foundation that informs his work today. He joined Bohling Protective Services as a shift supervisor at a major film and television studio, where he learned the demands of a 24/7 production environment firsthand, and was later promoted to Director of Security at a Class-A high-rise commercial property, overseeing access control, tenant relations, life safety, and emergency response across a complex multi-tenant building.
Today, Patrick supports a broad portfolio of clients across industries, from corporate campuses and Class-A office buildings to entertainment venues and industrial sites, applying the discipline he developed on the ground to the management of programs at scale.
Rebecca Thomas
Operations Manager
Rebecca Thomas brings operational discipline and steady leadership to her role as Portfolio Manager at Bohling Protective Services. Her career spans correctional facility management and large-scale industrial operations, and has been defined by accountability, precision, and a track record of results in demanding environments.
Before joining Bohling Protective Services, Rebecca served as a Supervisor COII at a correctional facility, overseeing daily operations, staff, and security protocols. She also held the role of Deputy Warden Secretary and has prior law enforcement experience with the Calhoun Police Department. Together, these roles gave her a deep working knowledge of risk management, personnel leadership, and the discipline required to maintain order in complex, high-stakes environments.
Today, Rebecca applies that expertise to managing security programs for distribution centers, cold storage facilities, and industrial sites across the country. She understands the particular demands of 24/7 high-volume operations and works closely with clients to build security solutions that protect people, assets, and operational continuity. Whether safeguarding temperature-sensitive inventory or securing fast-moving distribution networks, she brings the same rigor and attention to detail that defined her earlier career.
Rebecca holds her Associates Degree in Applied Science and Criminal Justice from Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
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