VBP Atlanta Forum: Smart & Secure - Urban Security in the Age of AI and Transatlantic Innovation

Speakers

• Greg Overstreet

  Sr Director of Security | Mercedes-Benz Stadium Director of Security, Mercedes-Benz Stadium Greg Overstreet, CPP, PSP, CSSP, is the Director of Security for Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Greg is a 20-year veteran in public law enforcement, private security and crowd management, including 3 Super Bowls, 3 NCAA Final Fours and the 1996 Olympic Games. Greg has trained more than 350 security personnel in the TEAM training program since becoming a TEAM Trainer in 2008. Greg first became a TEAM Master Trainer in 2014.

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• Jon Gordon

  Director - Customer Engagement | MARTA Director of Customer Engagement at MARTA, where he leads initiatives to enhance rider experience and employee engagement across Atlanta’s transit system. With over two decades of experience spanning public transportation, community outreach, and the creative arts, he brings a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing on the Southside of Chicago and his early career as a professional musician and published author. Prior to joining MARTA, he held key roles at Los Angeles Metro, including Interim Senior Transportation Planner and Community Liaison Officer for Homeless Outreach and Strategic Planning. His work has consistently focused on building inclusive, responsive transit systems that reflect the needs of diverse urban communities.

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• Charles R. Hampton Jr

  Deputy Chief Of Police | Atlanta Police Department Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he began his law enforcement career with the Milwaukee Police Department before joining APD in 2001. Over the years, he has held key leadership roles across patrol, investigations, and internal affairs, including commanding the Homicide Unit and the Office of Professional Standards. He is a graduate of Marquette University and several prestigious law enforcement leadership programs, including Northwestern’s School of Police Staff and Command and PERF’s Senior Management Institute. Deputy Chief Hampton is a POST-certified instructor, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and a dedicated public servant committed to community safety and professional excellence.

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• Stefan A. Harrigan

  Senior Manager Global Business Development | Metro Atlanta Chamber Stefan Harrigan is the Global Business Development Manager at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, where he leads export and international growth initiatives and supports foreign direct investment efforts. He brings transatlantic experience in international business and trade, having previously advised Georgia exporters at the state’s Department of Economic Development. Stefan holds a B.A. in world politics from Leiden University and a joint M.A. in transatlantic affairs from Tufts University and the Collège d’Europe. He is fluent in German and proficient in Dutch.

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• Nicholas G. Lawless

  Nicholas Lawless is a security strategist and leadership provocateur who brings an unapologetically raw perspective to elite operations and executive performance. With over 20 years spanning federal service at the White House and Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Army deployment, Union Carpentry, and now as founder of two security firms, CPS1 and Phobos Security, Nick operates at the intersection of tactical precision and psychological mastery. He's investigated everything from the January 6th Capitol riot to the Trump assassination attempt, rewrote White House Complex emergency protocols, and now brings that same uncompromising standard to private sector clients. But Nick's story comes from surviving childhood abuse, a career-ending back injury in the Army, financial collapse, and an ugly divorce, all while maintaining operational excellence in some of the nation's most pressure-tested environments. He's the author of the forthcoming book Lawless Leadership: Hardwired for Hardship and is currently advising a UK-EU Defense Innovation Accelerator to modernize European security strategies.

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