Peter W. Harris

President

Peter Harris is President of Yankee Foxtrot, Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to providing specialized guidance on security management issues worldwide. A leader and well-known expert in the security industry, Peter has extensive senior-level management experience with both public and private companies.

In the late 1990s, he started the security business at Analogic in his capacity as President of an Analogic subsidiary, International Security Systems (ISS). He subsequently developed and oversaw the company’s strategic direction and expanded its security business.

Peter also served as the President & CEO of Rapor, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of sophisticated security portals. In addition, he spent five years at American Science & Engineering (AS&E), an international manufacturer of x-ray inspection systems, as VP Sales & Marketing and as a Board member.

As a commercial pilot and naval aviator, Peter is no stranger to aviation and security related issues. He amassed over 2000 hours and 400 carrier landings during a 22-year naval aviation career. He commanded a reserve A-6 tactical aviation squadron during the first Persian Gulf War and retired with the rank of Captain, USNR.

Peter serves on a number of US company boards and is President of his family corporation. He has been a featured speaker at security trade shows around the world and has been a published author. He is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants and the Society for Professional Consulting.

Peter’s education includes a B.S. from the US Naval Academy in 1976 and a Master’s Degree in National Security from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in 1983.