James DeMeo

James DeMeo, M.S. is a best-selling author, educator, professional speaker & sports security expert.

Mr. DeMeo brings decades experience to the public/private, corporate, non-profit sports/entertainment and higher education ecosystems.

Mr. DeMeo serves as CEO at Unified Sports and Entertainment Security Consulting, LLC., (USESC) based in Raleigh, NC. He was recognized by Security Magazine as The Most Influential People in Security 2017. He is also the author of the best-selling book, What’s Your Plan? A Step-By-Step Guide to Keep Your Family Safe During Emergency Situations.

Mr. DeMeo holds professional memberships with ASIS International and the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security-NCS4.

Mr. DeMeo's higher education teaching experience includes roles as a remote learning Adjunct Faculty Instructor with the following Universities: Distinguished Faculty Award at Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement-SOPA, Jacksonville State University, Dept. of Kinesiology, Mercer University-Stetson School of Business, where he teaches undergraduate students about Facilities, Event Security, Sport Venues, Risk Management and Risk Assessment.

A strong proponent of lifelong learning, Mr. DeMeo recently earned an Online Higher Education Graduate Certificate from Appalachian State University-Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies in May, 2023.