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Ellis & Associates is a security consulting business development government relations firm headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Security Consulting

Using our training and background in the security industry, Ellis & Associates provide open-source social media monitoring solutions for businesses of all sizes and across all industries. Our security consulting and monitoring services are utilized to perform both general and detailed Predictive Intelligence Risk analysis to safeguard people and brands from threatening messages.

Business Development

Ellis & Associates works with business owners and board members to improve their current market share and increase the company’s footprint through our business development solutions. Using strategic processes, we create long-term value for organizations by establishing relationships and helping with product licensing.

Government Relations

Our dedicated team works alongside a trusted lobbying firm to assess and monitor legislative and lobbying initiatives. We use a comprehensive and specialized strategy to promote and protect organizations through committee hearings, conferences, and more. Ellis & Associates has many years of experience ensuring any proposed legislation carried out by a governmental organization has a positive impact on its members.

What We Do

We specialize in social and digital communications monitoring and virtual site assessment to identify dangerous, harmful, or otherwise targeted threats, along with brand protection and monitoring. With a commitment to keeping the community safe, Ellis & Associates believes a layered approach to prevention is the most effective way to combat threatening intent.

About

For over 22 years, the members of Ellis & Associates have worked closely with a variety of business sectors, law enforcement, and the legislative branch to provide consultation, advice, and guidance based on their experience and knowledge in emergency preparedness, security, assessments, and all your security needs.

All of Ellis & Associates affiliates have an extensive background in law enforcement and the security industry. With years of practical experience in the field, education, and training, each affiliate brings a vast amount of knowledge that benefits our clients and our community.

Our Team

Scott Ellis

President

Scott Ellis has 19 years experience in Law Enforcement serving as a Detective specializing in violent crimes against persons and on the Special Tactics and Rescue Team and a narcotics officer. Mr. Ellis also served on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force team. Mr. Ellis has significant experience with Highway Safety Programs and is a nationally sought speaker and consultant on Terrorism, as well as on Highway Safety, Alcohol Laws and the Hospitality Industry. Mr. Ellis is a member of the Association of Chiefs of Police and the Sheriff’s Association. A graduate of Ferris State University Mr. Ellis has presided on a variety of boards including the Child Abuse Protocol Board, Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee, the Impaired Driving Steering Committee, Resurrection School Security and Safety Committee, and Small Talk Child Abuse Prevention Board.

William Baker

Risk Analyst/Crisis Advisor

Bill has been in the Emergency Management and Response business for the past 12 years, serving as Vice President – Operations with the most respected Emergency Response consulting firm in the country. He was involved Critical Incident Response, Hazard Management, Vulnerability Assessments, and Business Plan Preparation and Training.

For the past two years, he has also been involved in Open-Source Social Media Monitoring. This technique was developed as a way to identify specific Threats and Risks posted on various Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, etc.). A variety of monitoring services are utilized to perform both general and detailed Predictive Intelligence Risk analysis. Thousands of social media postings are evaluated to identify threatening messages. Bill uses his training and experience to capture the nuance of social intelligence postings to concentrate on critical information. Timely use of intelligence gathering prior to or at the time of an event protects people, addresses potential liability, and safeguards brand and reputation.

After receiving and MBA from Stanford University, Bill has held executive positions with six large international corporations. In addition to work in the United States, he has worked in Spain, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Contact

To learn more about our services, you can get in touch with us by filling out this form. We look forward to protecting and growing your business through our professional security consulting, business development, and government relations services.