About Us

Patrick Smith, founder of Aegis Executive Transportation, LLC, is a highly accomplished security, executive security, and risk management professional with over 28 years of specialized experience protecting national assets, leaders, and high-profile clients. A retired United States Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Executive Director of Security for a defense contractor, Patrick has a proven record of success in complex, no-fail environments, including over 14 years in the SOCOM and interagency community. As a results-driven leader and trusted advisor, he expertly crafts security policies and procedures that enable operations while mitigating risks, ensuring both mission success and client peace of mind.

With extensive expertise in security, surveillance, surveillance detection, clandestine tradecraft, corporate security, secure facility construction and management, and Operational Risk Management (ORM), Patrick has safeguarded sensitive operations worldwide in permissive, semi-permissive, and non-permissive environments. Throughout his career, he has led teams of up to sixty personnel, delivering results in high-stakes situations that demand precision and operational integrity.

Patrick is also a Certified Executive Protection Agent and Close Protection Specialist, offering his expertise to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, politicians, and victims of violent crime. With specialized skills in surveillance detection, evasive driving, and event security planning, he ensures the safety and freedom of movement of his clients, allowing them to focus on their priorities without preventable risks. His dedication to customer service sets Aegis apart; he believes that effective security programs not only protect but also empower clients to achieve their objectives without unnecessary constraints.

Through Aegis Executive Transportation, Patrick leverages his deep operational experience and a customer-centric approach to provide elite executive transportation services. He is committed to fostering trust, delivering tailored risk management solutions, and enabling his clients’ goals with agility and resilience in any environment.