Overview
Lewis W. Burns III holds the position of Vice President - Protective Design & Security at Thornton Tomasetti[1], a role assumed in March 2023[3]. Burns is a Senior Security Strategist and Subject Matter Expert with experience leading cross-functional teams on complex global projects, with demonstrated expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of advanced Electronic and Physical Security Systems[2]. Prior to joining Thornton Tomasetti, Burns served as Senior Security Consultant at AECOM from September 2021 to March 2023[4]. Burns holds a Certificate of Graduate Study in Forensic Psychophysiology from The National Center for Credibility Assessment[11] and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Limestone University[12]. Burns previously worked as a Technical Operations Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency from July 2002 to November 2013[8].
Profile introduction
Senior Security Strategist and Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience leading cross-functional, multi-discipline teams on complex global projects. Recognized for delivering strategic guidance and operational leadership in the planning, design, and implementation of advanced Electronic and Physical Security Systems. Proven success in project management, client engagement, and contract administration, with a strong focus on driving organizational resilience, security innovation, and long-term value creation.
Career history
- Vice President - Protective Design & SecurityMar 2023 to presentThornton Tomasetti
- Senior Security ConsultantSep 2021 to Mar 2023AECOM
- Senior AssociateMar 2017 to Sep 2021Shen Milsom & Wilke
- Business Development ExecutiveSep 2016 to Feb 2017Next Generation Security Concepts, Inc.
- Sales and Business Development ManagerJul 2014 to Sep 2016Geutebruck Security Inc.
- Technical Operations OfficerJul 2002 to Nov 2013Central Intelligence Agency
- Chairman of the Board of DirectorsAug 2011 to May 2013AECRA Club
- Vice Chairman of the BoardAug 2008 to Aug 2011American Club - Amman, Jordan
Education
- Certificate of Graduate Study, Forensic Psychophysiology at The National Center for Credibility Assessment (DCSA)2002 - 2002
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management2000 - 2002Limestone University
- Associates Degree, Business Administration1987 - 1988Greenville Technical College
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