Who We Are
About Solaren Risk Management
Solaren is a Leading Provider of Security & Police Personnel based in Nashville Tennessee & provides services to the Southeastern United States.
About Solaren
Solaren Risk Management was founded in early 2017 by two friends, Jack K. Byrd III and Curtis E. Dodson. Solaren Risk Management has proudly delivered unarmed and armed security services, off-duty police services, and investigation services for commercial and government clients. Our presence ensures the security of people, properties, and assets. Our Officers share an unwavering commitment to safeguard every post under our watch. Solaren is a leading provider of security and police personnel in the state of Tennessee and the southeastern United States. Let us serve you today.
Management Team
Jack K. Byrd III, CEO
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Professional Honors & Activities
Dave Leavitt
Operations Manager
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David Leavitt joined Solaren Risk Management as Special Projects Manager in November 2021. David spent seven years at the Nashville Fire Department as a paramedic before joining the Metro Nashville Police Department in 2001. Over his twenty-year law enforcement career David rose to the rank of captain and headed the Special Events and Secondary Employment Units. David was responsible for coordinating department resources to provide traffic control and security for all large events in the city of Nashville. This included all sporting events and large city events such as CMA Fest, the Rock and Roll Marathon, and the 2019 NFL Draft. David also coordinated the department’s response to recent incidents to include: the 2020 Christmas Bombing, the 2020 Tornado, the 2020 Flood and the city-wide response to the Pandemic.
David holds an M.P.A. from Columbia Southern University and completed the prestigious Senior Management Institute for Police in 2017 hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum. David also received the Trilogy Award in 2019 after completing all three phases of the FBI LEEDA Police Management Training Series. Recently, David was promoted to Operations Manager at Solaren and now oversees unarmed security, armed security, off-duty law enforcement, traffic control and training.
Bethany Gill
Administrative Manager
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Bethany Gill joined our team in December of 2017. Bethany is originally from Lexington, KY but has lived in Nashville since she was 7. She graduated from McGavock High School and moved back to Kentucky to attend WKU for her freshman year of college, majoring in Animal Science. After a year, she decided to return to Tennessee and moved to Murfreesboro to attend MTSU where she continued with the same major. While at MTSU, Bethany was an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha, serving as Philanthropy Chair. Since graduating Bethany has joined the Murfreesboro alumna chapter of her sorority, and currently serves as their Fundraising Chair. She has now moved back to Nashville, where she lives with her boyfriend Leon, and their 3 dogs, Harley, Charlie, and King. They hope to soon have a home with a yard, so they can adopt more dogs.
Bethany started at Solaren in December of 2017 as an Executive Assistant in the Security Division where she handled all security scheduling and payroll. As Solaren grew, Bethany transitioned to fill the position she currently serves in as an Administrative Support Analyst. In this position she supports business development and various other administrative missions. Bethany currently serves as the Chairwoman of the Staff and Officer Appreciation Committee for Solaren. She hopes to continue with Solaren as the business grows and flourishes.
Todd Edwards
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Todd Edwards is an Account Manager at Solaren Risk Management and functions as the Director of Loss Prevention for the Grand Hyatt Nashville, working with clients and guards to meet the changing demands that are intrinsic to providing a safe working environment in middle Tennessee’s Hospitality industry.
Adam Bailey
Chuck Farris
Michelle Warren
Nathan Morgan
Russell Reuther
Joey Grosser
Ryan Goodpaster
Ethan Wilkerson
Laura Downey
Kanneisha Beard
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Testimonials & Reviews
Solaren is a Leading Provider of Security & Police Personnel based in Nashville Tennessee & provides services to the Southeastern United States.
"Thank you for SAVING MY ENTIRE BUSINESS Solaren Risk Management, Your impeccable security team is incredible. You guys go above and beyond the call of duty for people!"
"I would say it’s a great company to work for you want part time work simply because your able to have very flexible hours which is great if you want some extra money. Management is very friendly as well. They make you feel like your not just another body of the company but instead like a key factor of the company."
"5 Star services for the security guard services of Solaren Risk Management
5252 Hickory Hollow Pkwy Suite 168, Antioch, TN 37013"
Solaren Risk Management is employed by top brands in the industry. These are just a few examples of some of our clients.
Police Special Event Security
Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Solaren Risk Management was founded in early 2017 by two friends, Jack K. Byrd III and Curtis E. Dodson. We have proudly delivered unarmed and armed security services, off-duty police services, and investigation services for commercial and government clients. Our presence ensures the security of people, properties, and assets. Our Officers share an unwavering commitment to safeguard every post under our watch.
Solaren is a leading provider of Security & Police Personnel in the state of Tennessee & the Southeastern United States.
