Personal Protection Specialist
Certificate from the Executive Protection Institute, supporting Joe’s professional focus on executive and personal protection.
Meet the owner
Joe
Petes.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Executive Protection Specialist · Security Risk Consultant
The leadership behind Ghost Association Security Firm. A personal commitment to preparation, professional presence, and the people who depend on protection.
Experience & background
From personal protection
to leading a security firm.
Joe Peterson, professionally known as Joe Petes, is the founder and president of Ghost Association Security Firm and an Executive Protection Specialist and Security Risk Consultant based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
His business began as Joe Petes Executive Protection and expanded under the Ghost Association Security Firm name. His work brings together personal protection, security operations, and the responsibilities of leading a team serving businesses, properties, and events across the Tri-State.
His operational background includes security leadership for dispensary operations, staffing and oversight for nightlife venues, school security coverage, and festival and event assignments. These environments require awareness, clear communication, dependable staffing, and the ability to respond calmly as conditions change.
Through Ghost Association Security Firm and Ghost Protection Transportation, Joe brings together on-site security, executive protection, and protective transportation services. His approach centers on understanding the assignment, preparing for its demands, and maintaining a professional presence.
Training & credentials
Professional preparation.
A foundation for leadership.
OPOTA Firearms Certification
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy firearms certification for his work in armed protective services.
Ohio PISGS License
Ghost Association Security Firm operates with an Ohio Private Investigator Security Guard Services license.
Federal Firearms License
Joe’s firearms background also includes SEALE 66 ARMORY, his federally licensed firearms business.
Leadership in practice
Protection is a
people-first responsibility.
Joe’s responsibilities extend beyond an individual post to the people, planning, and communication that support an entire assignment.
Understand the environment
Define the concerns, site responsibilities, and expectations before coverage begins.
Support the team
Coordinate staffing, establish post expectations, and reinforce professional conduct.
Stay connected
Maintain communication with clients and personnel as operational needs develop.
Start a conversation
Discuss your protection
needs with Joe.
Business security, executive protection, events, and protective transportation.
ghostassociationprotect@gmail.com