David Born is the Senior Director, Business Services for Prevent Advisors. He has over 30 years of experience in security and event management. Expertise includes physical security and safety, crowd management, training, compliance, investigation, risk management and strategic planning.
Mr. Born has experience in high-profile events including the NBA Finals, NBA All-Star Games, NHL Stanley Cup Final, NHL All-Star Game, NFL Super Bowl, 2020 NBA Restart in Orlando, Florida; Grammy Awards, NFL Pro Bowl, MLS Finals, NCAA Basketball Regionals, NCAA Frozen Four, MLB All-Star Game, and numerous concerts and other events.
Prior to working at Prevent Advisors, Born was the Senior Director of Security for Crypto.com Arena (formerly STAPLES Center). At the arena he oversaw security operations at the home of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, the annual Grammy
Awards, concerts, and other events.
Prior to STAPLES Center, Born served as the Director of Security for Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Prior to his time at Dignity Health Sports Park, Born worked as the Senior Director of Guest Services and Security at Enterprise Center and the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis, Missouri. Before that Born also worked in executive
facility positions with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.
Born is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with ASIS International and a Certified Sports Security Professional (CSSP) through the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). He is also an active member of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) and current faculty member of the Academy for Venue Safety and Security. He has been a speaker at numerous security and crowd management conferences.
Born has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from San Diego State University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Post Graduate Certificate in Security Management from Buckinghamshire New University.