RONALD E. SHULTS
Security Consultant / Private Investigator

Mr. Ron Shults retired in 2011 after 18 years of service as the Manager of Security Operations for Temple-Inland and Vice President and Director of Corporate Security (Temple-Inland subsidiary - Guaranty Bank). Under his direction, all investigations into internal and external crimes were conducted and presented to federal and state regulatory and law enforcement authorities. His responsibilities also included pre-loan due diligence, personnel background investigations and operational budgeting. He coordinated the workplace violence prevention program and the food safety/security threat vulnerability assessments at 62 corrugated box plants in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. During his time with the company he served as corporate law enforcement liaison and coordinated security training for all personnel. He was also responsible for emergency management and the business continuity program during and after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Prior to attending college, Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force. After completing his first year of active duty he transferred to the Air Force Reserves and attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He went on to complete 23 years of USAF (Reserve) service, retiring as a Major in 1993. During his military career he served as an Instructor in Officer Training School, a Personnel Officer, Chief of Administration, Chief of Security Police, and a final assignment as an Academy Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy.

In 1975 he joined the Dallas Police Department, and was recognized as the "Rookie of the Year in the Southwest Division." He served through 1978 and left the Department to become the Director of Security in financial institutions growing through acquisitions and mergers. He earned the designation as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. As a CFE he continues to uncover fraud and implement numerous processes to detect and prevent fraud in our society.

Ron has served as a member of both the MasterCard International Security Committee and the VISA Loss Control Committee. The American Society for Industrial Security appointed him as their representative to the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council (FSSCC). The FSSCC was the private sectors initial response to protect financial institutions after the 9/11 attacks. He also served as the President of the Dallas Bank Security Director's Association.

In addition, Ron was the President of the FBI Dallas Division's first Citizen's Academy and the subsequent alumni association. He is currently serving on the Board of Director's of the Greater Austin Crime Commission and is a former member of the Board of Directors of the North Texas Crime Commission. He has taught the Bank Security course at SMU's Cox School of Business - Southwest Graduate School of Banking.