Island Security Services, LLC

Our Team

Nate Robert- Owner and co-founder of Island Security

 Nate Robert founded Island Security with his partner Kenneth Walling in 2019 with the goal of becoming the best security company in the Palmetto State. His passion for the safety of his clients speaks for itself. He has been dedicated and has worked tirelessly to instill the values into the company that he and Kenneth envisioned. Nate has been doing security services for over 15+ years and has used his knowledge and experience to make Island Security the top company in Hilton Head. Nate is a SLED certified Armed Security Officer with Island Security but focuses on sales and employee development. With Nates direction and leadership, our company continues to grow, and Nate will not stop until his vision becomes a reality.

 

 

 

 

Rob Whitfield- Co-Owner and SLED Trainer/Chief

Rob Whitfield joined Island Security as a co-owner in February of 2024. He is a prior law enforcement officer with Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. During Robs tenure with the police department, he severed in several Special Operations positions and was awarded with a life- saving award. In 2015, he ran into a burning building and saved two residents of Chatham County. For his efforts, he was also nominated for the Carnegie Hero Fund awards the Carnegie Medal to individuals in the United States and Canada who risk death or serious physical injury to an extraordinary degree saving or attempting to save the lives of others. Rob has started the change of the company helping to bring it into the future. He is the SLED license holder and is also a SLED certified Armed Security Officer. He serves is Director of Operations and works with Kenneth and Nate with customer relations and sales. Rob is also a SLED certified Training Instructor for the Primary Basic and Primary Plus, along with being a certified SLED Firearms Instructor.

 

 

 

Rob Krumplitsch- Lieutenant

Rob Krumplitsch started with Island Security in 2023. He is from Idaho and decided to move to the low country as he fell in love with the area. Rob served in our armed forces in the Air Force in a contingency response Security Forces unit. He specialized as a designated marksman for long range engagement and in-flight aircraft security with EMT training. He was also trained in TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care). He proudly served our country for over 5 years. Since being with our company, Rob has shown outstanding leadership with both our employees and our clients. He brings several skills including interpersonal communication and customer relations. We are happy to have him be a part of our team and helping be a part of bringing it into the future.

 

 

 

Dom Dupont- Sergeant

Dom has been with us for 3 years now. He has been an outstanding member of our teams and continues to work to enhance our employees and mold them into the best possible security officers that they can be.

 

 

 

Jesus Salazer- Lieutenant

Jesus started Island Security in 2022. He serves as a manager overseeing his employee’s day-to-day operations and scheduling.  He is a former infantry Marine with (1/3) 1st battalion 3rd marine division. 1st platoon second squad now turned 3rd LCT. He has trained in multiple roles to support small unit operations. Jesus is well loved by all of our employees and does not know how to take a day off. He always has a smile on his face and works tirelessly with precision and dedication for the safety of those he has sworn to protect. 

 

 

 

Emily Robert- Manager and Office Director

Emily serves as the Office Director for personnel development and admirative procedures. She started at Island Security upon its conception and has been an irreplaceable asset to the company. Emily takes care of all paperwork and scheduling for our clients. She is in charge of day-to-day operations and client relations. Emily brings an exceptional reputation to our company is works every day to ensure that Island Security operates smoothly without interruption.