OWNER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
​Mathew Severson is the founder of Designated Defense Security Services and a highly experienced security professional with a background rooted in elite military and government service. A former U.S. Army Sniper, he served over six years in the military, including a deployment to Iraq, before spending more than a decade as a security contractor supporting U.S. Department of Defense and State Department missions throughout the Middle East. Mathew holds a degree in Security Management with honors and brings a deep commitment to discipline, precision, and operational excellence. His leadership reflects a dedication to providing top-tier training and professional security services, setting the standard for the Designated Defense team.​
Director Of Operations
A resident of Las Vegas for over 30 years, Mr. Landrove started his security career working in the casino security industry for several years. In 1999, he began his Law Enforcement career with the City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety. During his career, he worked in multiple divisions including Training Division as an Instructor in Use of Force, Tactical Handgun, Field Training Instructor, Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) Commander and reaching the rank of Department of Public Safety Lieutenant. In 2021, he retired from his Law Enforcement career. Mr. Landrove has over 28 years of combined experience in Private Security and Law Enforcement, bringing all his training and experience to Designated Defense Security services. He joined Designated Defense in 2023 as the Director of Operations.