Meet Robert "Rob" Lamour
Rob is a former law enforcement senior executive who retired as the Special Agent in Charge of the Dignitary Protective Division after more than 24 years of service with the United States Secret Service. In this role, Rob served as Chair of the Executive Steering Committee leading the security design and implementation of all National Spe
Rob is a former law enforcement senior executive who retired as the Special Agent in Charge of the Dignitary Protective Division after more than 24 years of service with the United States Secret Service. In this role, Rob served as Chair of the Executive Steering Committee leading the security design and implementation of all National Special Security Events and the physical protection of all foreign heads of state while in the United States.
Upon retirement, Rob and his family and relocated to Roanoke where he now serves the community as the Principal Owner of ProtectorScope Security Solutions as a member of the Board of Advisors at Axe55 LLC; as the appointed Personal Protection Specialist Representative of the Private Security Services Advisory Board (VA-DCJS); and as an appointed member of the Roanoke City Gun Violence Prevention Commission. His passion for service and security has led him to explore the merits of entrepreneurship while continuing to serve the community.
In previous leadership roles, Rob served as the Special Agent in Charge/ Attaché of the Ottawa Field Office leading the investigative and protective mission throughout Canada; Deputy Special Agent in Charge of the Miami Field Office, with oversight of five offices operating in West Palm Beach, Puerto Rico, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil; Supervisory Special Agent of the Protective Intelligence Division tasked with the management of threat/ behavior based investigations, preparation of threat assessments, and open-source intelligence initiatives supporting operations globally.
Earlier assignments included, the New York Field Office, the Clinton Protective Division, the Paris Field Office, and the Recruitment Division. In these roles, he managed high-profile transnational fraud investigations, recruitment initiatives, diplomatic relations, inter-agency collaboration, and protective operations.
Rob graduated from Saint John’s University in Jamaica, NY, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Rob is also a graduate of the American University School of Public Affairs where he completed the Key Executive Leadership Program with expertise in Organizational Leadership.