Jason Mayer
Bio
Jason is a dynamic corporate security leader with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in both private and public sectors, specializing in enterprise risk management, security and safety, resilience, compliance, crisis management, and business continuity. Currently, he serves as the founding Global Head of Security and Safety at Chobani La Colombe, where he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance organizational safety and security and business continuity.
Prior to joining Chobani, Jason held pivotal roles within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a Senior Counselor to the Under Secretary for Policy. In this capacity, he drove policy development on mission-critical priorities such as supply chain resilience and global sports security and played a central role in planning safety and security for major upcoming events, including the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
As Managing Vice President of Corporate Security at Gartner, Jason established the company’s first comprehensive corporate security program, managing a multi-million dollar budget and ensuring the safety of over 20,000 employees across more than 100 countries. His experience also includes senior advisory roles at The Chertoff Group, where he provided strategic security insights to Fortune 500 executives and critical infrastructure operators, and teaching as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgetown University on topics related to homeland security.
Jason’s career has been underscored by significant government service beyond DHS, including appointments at the White House, Central Intelligence Agency, and National Security Agency. Jason is committed to fostering a culture of resilience and security in today’s complex threat landscape, utilizing his diverse background to drive innovative solutions and strategic risk management.
Jason holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in Diplomatic History and International Relations, an MA from Georgetown University in International Security Studies, and a JD from the American University Washington College of Law. He maintains a current TS clearance.
Jason Mayer
Bio
Jason is a dynamic corporate security leader with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in both private and public sectors, specializing in enterprise risk management, security and safety, resilience, compliance, crisis management, and business continuity. Currently, he serves as the founding Global Head of Security and Safety at Chobani La Colombe, where he leverages his extensive expertise to enhance organizational safety and security and business continuity.
Prior to joining Chobani, Jason held pivotal roles within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a Senior Counselor to the Under Secretary for Policy. In this capacity, he drove policy development on mission-critical priorities such as supply chain resilience and global sports security and played a central role in planning safety and security for major upcoming events, including the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
As Managing Vice President of Corporate Security at Gartner, Jason established the company’s first comprehensive corporate security program, managing a multi-million dollar budget and ensuring the safety of over 20,000 employees across more than 100 countries. His experience also includes senior advisory roles at The Chertoff Group, where he provided strategic security insights to Fortune 500 executives and critical infrastructure operators, and teaching as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgetown University on topics related to homeland security.
Jason’s career has been underscored by significant government service beyond DHS, including appointments at the White House, Central Intelligence Agency, and National Security Agency. Jason is committed to fostering a culture of resilience and security in today’s complex threat landscape, utilizing his diverse background to drive innovative solutions and strategic risk management.
Jason holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in Diplomatic History and International Relations, an MA from Georgetown University in International Security Studies, and a JD from the American University Washington College of Law. He maintains a current TS clearance.