Chief Executive Officer
Armite International Security Solutions
With over 21 years of Military, Law Enforcement and Security experience, Armando Leon is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Armite International Security Solutions, a strategic advisement company in the Washington, DC Metro Area. In his most recent position, Armando served as the Director of Security for The Museum of the Bible. Armando oversaw the overall security and protection of the Museum in Washington DC, and abroad.
Previously, Armando worked at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for many years. Starting off as an Officer on the Security Contract, Armando rose through the ranks attaining the position of Assistant Project Manager, responsible for coordinating and implementing all of the Contract Security Operations for the Museum.
Before moving to the D.C. area, Armando lived in Miami, Florida and served as a Police Officer in Miami-Dade County. Throughout his time as a Police Officer, Armando worked with several proactive units, and also patrolled some of the worst neighborhoods in the county.
Armando has also served, and continues to serve in the United States Army. His record includes active duty service with the 3rd Infantry Division during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003, and he currently serves with the District of Columbia National Guard, where he holds the position of Platoon Sergeant in a Military Police Company.
Armando is a current board advisory member for the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) and a current member of ASIS International. Armando is a Certified Institutional Protection Manager II with the IFCPP as well as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Protection Professional (PSP) with ASIS International.
Armando has an Associate Degree from Northern Virginia Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in History from George Mason University and is currently working on a Master of Security Management from American Military University.
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Saturday, June 25, 2022
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