Mark Filler is a co-founder of Advantage Risk Consulting and brings more than two decades of leadership experience in law enforcement, emergency management, and risk mitigation. His career includes service as a Police Lieutenant and SWAT Team Commander, Emergency Management Liaison, Police Sergeant, and Police Advisor under a U.S. Department of State contract, along with continued work today advising organizations on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
Throughout his career, Mark has led emergency management and critical-incident response operations, developed departmental policy and training programs, and conducted risk and vulnerability assessments for high-risk public events, including large-scale gatherings, dignitary protection details, and civil unrest response. He served as Deputy Incident Commander for a regional, multi-agency COVID-19 vaccination point of distribution involving law enforcement, hospital, and state and federal health partners. Mark has also developed emergency safety plans and delivered staff training for universities and public and private schools, helping them prepare for and respond to active threats, natural disasters, and other critical incidents.
Mark holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Emergency Management and a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management, both from Grand Canyon University. Through Advantage Risk Consulting, he is dedicated to helping schools, universities, businesses, and community organizations build practical, sustainable safety and emergency preparedness plans that protect people, property, and operations.