Leadership

Patrick Hurley

Founder & CEO | U.S. Naval Academy Graduate | National Security Expert | Trusted Academy Mentor

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Patrick Hurley is a seasoned security and risk management executive with extensive global experience, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a trusted advisor with over three decades of leadership experience in military, government, and corporate sectors. 

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A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Patrick served as a Lieutenant Commander and Naval Aviator, leading tactical missions during the Persian Gulf War and counter-narcotics operations across the Caribbean and South America.

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For over 20 years, Patrick has served as a Naval Academy Blue & Gold Officer, mentoring and evaluating hundreds of candidates for admission, dozens of whom were ultimately successful. 

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In parallel, he spent 22 years on Congressional Service Academy Nomination Selection Boards, serving both members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate evaluation candidates for all the U.S. Service Academies, helping shape the futures of hundreds of aspiring cadets and midshipmen.

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His deep understanding of the admissions process, nomination strategies, and candidate development makes him uniquely qualified to guide students through every step of their academy journey.

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Following his military service, Patrick held senior leadership roles in Aviation/Aerospace insurance, high-tech start-ups, and at Goldman Sachs, where he led leadership roles in global operations and the Office of Global Security. 

He currently leads S6RG, LLC, a premier risk management and security consulting firm, and its subsidiary S6Air, a leading drone services provider.

 

Credentials at a Glance:

• B.S., United States Naval Academy | M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

• Designated Naval Aviator; Designated Aircraft & Mission Commander SH-2F tactical helicopter, Persian Gulf War

• 20 years as a Blue & Gold Officer and 22 years on Congressional Nomination Boards

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – ASIS International

• FAA-rated Commercial Pilot (Fixed & Rotary Wing) + UAS Part 107 Certified

• Former elected member of City Council (two terms), Summit, NJ – Chairman of Public Safety.

• Led global security programs for Fortune 500 firms and advised on billion-dollar acquisitions and projects