Meet the KDNFS Team
Kevin DiPatri
President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Kevin retired as Regional Commander of the New Jersey State Police in 2012 at the rank of Captain after twenty-five years of service. While serving in this position, he was responsible for the General Police Functions and Police Operations in twenty-two municipalities throughout the counties of Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May.
DiPatri has extensive training and experience in the following disciplines: Incident and Crisis Management, School Safety and Security, Response to Critical Incidents, Counter Terrorism Strategies, Planning, Facilitating and Evaluating Training Exercises, Conducting Security Assessments and Surveys of Infrastructures, as well as developing and providing instruction in all of these areas.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Justice from The College of New Jersey, and a Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Training & Development from Seton Hall University. DiPatri is an adjunct professor at Farleigh Dickinson University and teaches at both the Graduate and Undergraduate levels.
James H. Mullins III
Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
James Mullins, III is a retired veteran of the New Jersey State Police, with 25 years of service. He retired as a Lieutenant (Station Commander) in the South Jersey region in 2013.
Mullins’ experience includes being a Nuclear Security Training Instructor for PSEG Nuclear, LLC, a Salem-Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Facility in Salem County, N.J. He is a dedicated, hard-working, trustworthy leader that embraces team building to unify personnel to achieve goals and build morale.
Mullins specializes in providing and designing customized training and professional development programs for emergency response and preparedness. He has attended over 30 specialized schools concentrating on the technical and specialty areas of: Firearms, Critical Incident Response and Mitigation, Incident Management, Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism Strategies, Operational Planning, Crisis Exercise Development and Evaluation, and Conducting Security Assessments of Vulnerabilities for Critical Infrastructures.
A consummate professional with a reputation for integrity and delivering results in fast-paced, high-stress environments. He is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University where he earned a BA in Public Administration.
Michael Tierney
Director of Training
Michael Tierney is a seasoned law enforcement and security professional with more than 25 years of experience dedicated to public safety, leadership, and community engagement. Throughout his distinguished career with the New Jersey State Police, Michael demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding and mentoring teams at all organizational levels. His commitment to integrity, effective policing, and building community trust has been central to his approach. As the former Commandant of the New Jersey State Police Academy, he was responsible for overseeing recruit training, enforcing discipline, and managing administrative functions, where he played a critical role in developing future state troopers through strong leadership, accountability, and high standards.
Now serving as Director of Training for KD National Force Security and Investigations, LLC, (KDNFS), Michael Tierney brings his extensive command level experience and training expertise to the private security sector. KD National Force Security and Investigations is a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive security solutions, supporting corporate, governmental, and critical infrastructure clients with professionalism and precision. In his role, Michael contributes strategic insight, operational leadership, and training focused expertise to ensure KD National Force Security & Investigations continues to deliver dependable, mission driven security services grounded in experience, preparation, and trust.
Christopher Everwine
Director of Recruitment
Christopher Everwine is a highly accomplished public safety executive with over 26 years of progressive experience in municipal law enforcement. Rising through the ranks from Patrolman to Chief of Police for the East Greenwich Township Police Department, he successfully managed all aspects of departmental operations, including million-dollar budgets, regional SWAT operations, and complex internal affairs. Throughout his career, Christopher built a distinguished reputation for integrity and effective leadership, serving as a trusted liaison between government officials and community stakeholders while navigating high-stakes public safety environments.
Christopher serves as the Director of Recruitment for K.D. National Force Security & Investigations Agency LLC, where he leverages his operational expertise to lead comprehensive talent acquisition and onboarding initiatives. In this role, he ensures the organization maintains its elite standards by sourcing top-tier law enforcement personnel for specialized roles. Additionally, he provides strategic leadership in executive protection and threat assessment, contributing his extensive background in risk management to protect high-level clients and critical environments with professionalism and disciplined oversight.
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