Benford Protection Group (BPG) is a privately owned, registered, licensed, and insured security agency with corporate offices in Chicago, Illinois. BPG is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) & Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (VOBE). Our Executive and Management team has over 150 years combined experience in law enforcement, military, and corporate security matters. Our ability to design, implement and manage client security programs remain our primary focus because…you matter!
Our mission: To provide innovative and sustainable solutions to the markets we serve by developing and delivering efficiently trained personnel and reliable systems for the benefit of our customers, our employees, and our business.
Management Team
Andre Benford, Chief Executive Officer
Andre Benford founded Benford Protection Group in 2015 and resides over the management team as Chief Executive Officer. He is a military veteran and a accomplished, dedicated, practicing, and decorated law enforcement professional. Andre combines over 27 years of experience with specialized training, knowledge and achievements in security management, public safety, and criminal investigations. A results-driven business owner with proven abilities in strategic planning and direct management tasks, Andre has been pivotal in cultivating planned relationships with community business owners, local elected government officials and law enforcement leaders in Chicago. Andre is an active member of ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) International.
Rauf O. Durosinmi, Chief Financial Officer
Rauf is a distinguished finance executive recognized for his exceptional ability to drive financial success across diverse organizations. Currently at the helm of the finance department at Benford Protection Group, he brings extensive expertise in strategic financial planning, operational efficiency, and risk management. His career is marked by significant achievements, including enhancing profitability, implementing effective ERP systems, and revitalizing underperforming businesses. Rauf’s strong leadership and analytical skills render him an invaluable asset to organizations aiming to improve their financial performance. He holds a Master of Science in Management, with a concentration in Business Data Analytics and Finance, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Economics, with a minor in Accounting, from Lagos State University. This educational background underscores his commitment to excellence in accounting and finance. In addition to his professional endeavors, Rauf enjoys traveling, music, and soccer, reflecting a well-rounded character that complements his impressive accomplishments
Kenny McKinney, Executive Director of Business Development
Kenny is a Security Professional and a Retired Military Veteran offering 40+ years of proven international and home-land experience directing guard forces. He has experience formulating and negotiating multi-million-dollar security service contracts across various sectors such as, Oil & Gas (British Petroleum & Chevron), Coal (Kaltim Prima Coal), Forestry (APRIL Group), Residential (Chicago Housing Authority & Related Management) and other Commercial business sectors. Kenny is a detailed strategic security operational business planner, capable to direct, project and execute corporate goals and objectives pertaining to contract compliance requirements and client service support at the executive level. He is a certified instructor actively training security officers with non-lethal security tools (Baton, O.C. Pepper Spray and Handcuffs). He is an active member of ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) International and ILEETA (International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainer Association). Kenny enjoys playing the guitar, working out in the gym and is an avid golfer.
Anita S. Clayton, Executive Director Of Human Resources
Engaging Employees Effectively and Enhancing Organizational Infrastructure
Curtis Ford, Executive Director of Operations
Curtis Ford has an impressive 32 years of experience with the State of Illinois. Curtis spent the first 12 years of his career with the Illinois Department of Corrections, where he last served as a Captain. In this position, Curtis oversaw the daily operations of a penal institution and demonstrated strong leadership and operational management skills. For the past 20 years, Curtis has been with the Office of the Inspector General for the State of Illinois as the Director of Investigations, where he gained extensive experience managing complex investigations and overseeing critical operations before retirement. His investigations resulted in thousands of dollars recovered from misappropriated funds, multiple criminal prosecutions, and multiple employee terminations due to misconduct and malfeasance. He possesses a wealth of experience and strategic insight, which will help enhance operational effectiveness.