Zach Rice, LECOP
President & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Zach Rice is a U.S. Air Force veteran with extensive experience in national security, law enforcement operations, and organizational leadership. He served during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he was a member of the U.S. Air Force Security Forces. In this role, he provided law enforcement services and physical security for critical military installations and assets. Mr. Rice was a member of a nuclear security response force, served as a team leader, and supported Presidential Security Details for Air Force One. He also assisted in providing close personal protection for senior defense officials, including the Secretary of Defense.

Mr. Rice’s military training encompassed advanced weapons proficiency, operational planning, physical security, threat and vulnerability assessments, tactical maneuvers, and close-quarters combat. Recognized for his expertise, he was hand-selected to become a certified Air Force Combat Arms Firearms Instructor, where he trained more than 9,000 military personnel on weapons systems and law enforcement qualifications in preparation for overseas deployments. For his service, he was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal.

Following his separation from the Air Force in 2012, Mr. Rice transitioned to the private security sector, where he worked in counterintelligence, personal protection for high-profile executives and international performers, and corporate security consulting. His work included conducting security audits, threat assessments, and operational planning for major corporations in South Texas.

In 2014, Mr. Rice joined the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). His tenure with HSI provided him significant experience across national security and law enforcement operations, including counter-proliferation, human trafficking, fraud, and transnational organized crime. He also worked directly with the South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, furthering his expertise in counter-narcotics and multi-agency operations.

Since 2017, Mr. Rice has led SENTRYSIX® International as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a recognized provider of advanced security and risk management solutions, with a focus on critical infrastructure protection and national security support.

In addition to his executive role, Mr. Rice maintains active involvement in law enforcement and public service. He is a licensed Master Texas Peace Officer, a Reserve Deputy Constable in Comal County, Texas, and a certified TCOLE instructor. In 2021, he served on the Law Enforcement Academy Advisory Board for the Bexar County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4. He is also the 127th professional to earn certification as a Law Enforcement Command Officer Professional (LECOP) by the Texas Police Chiefs Association.

In August 2025, Mr. Rice was appointed as a national security advisor and law enforcement liaison to the Montana State University Institute for National Security Research and Education (INSRE) External Advisory Group. In this role, he supports the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and the INSRE leadership team in advancing initiatives that strengthen national security and public safety at the university, state, and national levels.

Mr. Rice holds a degree from the University of the Incarnate Word and multiple FEMA certifications, including ICS and NIMS. With more than 18 years of combined experience in military service, federal law enforcement, private security, and executive leadership, he continues to dedicate his career to advancing national security, strengthening law enforcement operations, and leading organizations with integrity and vision.