Executive Protection for UHNW Families and Family Offices

Embedded Integration

We build dedicated teams that integrate into your daily life and corporate structure, providing unobtrusive but absolute protection.

Hand-Selected Personnel

Every agent is chosen not just for their tactical proficiency, but for their emotional intelligence and ability to mesh with your ecosystem.

Structured Accountability

We implement proven methods with built-in incentive and accountability structures, ensuring peak performance year after year.

Caleb Gilbert

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

With over 25 years of full-time experience in global executive protection, Caleb Gilbert is a recognized authority in safeguarding the world's most prominent individuals. His operational footprint spans 51 countries, where he has engineered and directed bespoke protection programs for Fortune 200 companies, A-list celebrities, and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family offices.

Launching a successful business at age 11, he developed an innate business acumen that later drove him to the pinnacle of the security industry. Today, he balances high-stakes operational precision with a people-first philosophy, treating executive protection not merely as a career, but as a lifestyle dedicated to continuous mastery.

A passionate advocate for industry advancement, Caleb serves as Vice Chair of the ASIS Executive Protection Community and Treasurer for the International Protective Security Board (IPSB).

• Elite Education: Master's in Global Security Studies (Johns Hopkins University); Graduate Certificate in International Security (Stanford University); Certified Protection Specialist (Executive Security International).
• Global Expertise: Comprehensive mastery of physical protection, protective intelligence, and protective medicine across international threat landscapes.
• Industry Leadership: Architect of ground-up, high-performance security teams for the world's most discerning clientele.

Jerry Jacobs

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Jerry Jacobs is the strategic architect behind White Glove Protection Group's internal operations and premier client partnerships. Known for a calm, commanding leadership style, Jerry excels at translating complex strategic objectives into flawless field-level execution.

Jerry brings decades of distinguished service across military, public, and private sectors. His foundational years as a Naval Intelligence Specialist and his tenure with the California Highway Patrol—leading dignitary protection for multiple California Governors—instilled a profound understanding of threat assessment and operational discretion. In the private sector, Jerry has successfully managed complex executive protection programs for Fortune 50 CEOs.

• Strategic Education: Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (California Coast University); Certificate in Critical Infrastructure Protection (Texas A&M).
• Elite Discretion: Trusted advisor to Fortune 50 executives and state dignitaries, specializing in frictionless, high-level corporate security.
• Operational Excellence: Drives the firm's premium service model by optimizing team performance and curating high-impact protective solutions.

Brandon Iddings

Chief Financial Officer

Brandon Iddings is the financial steward of White Glove Protection Group, an accomplished finance and accounting executive with over a decade of experience in the sector. A Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Consultant who holds a Master's degree in Accounting, he is recognized for his expertise and his commitment to the highest standards in financial strategy and reporting, tax planning, and business optimization.

Known for a sharp strategic mindset, Brandon is passionate about identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, refining systems, and engineering the conditions for lasting success across individuals and organizations. At the core of his professional philosophy is an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity, paired with a deep belief in the transformative power of sound financial management.

Brandon's discipline was forged in service as a United States Air Force Security Forces Veteran, where he provided fireteam security and convoy operations safeguarding the USAF nuclear arsenal in Montana. That mission-first foundation continues to define his rigorous, detail-driven approach to protecting what matters most to the firm and its clients.

• Professional Credentials: Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC); Master's degree in Accounting.
• Financial Strategy: Mastery of financial strategy and reporting, tax planning, and business optimization across complex organizations.
• Distinguished Service: U.S. Air Force Security Forces Veteran—fireteam security and convoy operations safeguarding the nation's nuclear arsenal in Montana.
• Operating Philosophy: An unwavering commitment to ethics, integrity, and the disciplined systems that drive sustainable growth.

Laura McClain

Vice President of Protective Operations

Laura McClain is a dynamic security executive with over 17 years of experience engineering comprehensive protective services for UHNW individuals, family offices, and enterprise organizations. Understanding the highly personal nature of family office security, Laura dedicated seven years to a single UHNW family, mastering the delicate balance of providing rigorous security without disrupting private family life.

A proven operational leader, Laura has a track record of building complex security architectures from the ground up. She expertly manages multimillion-dollar budgets, secures sprawling residential estates, and oversees global executive travel.

• Academic Foundation: Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice (California State University, Dominguez Hills).
• Complex Program Management: Successfully oversaw operations across six residential estates and two corporate offices simultaneously.
• Modern Security Integration: Merges traditional physical protection with cutting-edge AI systems and digital safety protocols.