Allied Universal hires former Chiefs security executive for event services leadership role

IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has appointed Josh Ball as vice president of field operations, quality control and special events for its Allied Universal Event Services business unit.

In the newly created leadership role, Ball will oversee operational quality assurance efforts, including event quality control inspections, internal audits and third-party audits. He will also lead special events operations and help expand Allied Universal’s event consulting and event risk intelligence capabilities.

Ball brings more than 20 years of security leadership experience spanning professional sports, large-scale events and critical infrastructure. Most recently, he served as senior director of safety and security for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he managed security operations across home games, playoff contests, concerts and other major events. His responsibilities included serving as the primary security lead for World Cup matches and directing the team’s security operations during the 2024 Super Bowl.

Before joining the Chiefs, Ball was senior director of security, safety and first aid at Churchill Downs, where he led security operations for Kentucky Derby Week, an event that attracts roughly 480,000 attendees annually. Earlier in his career, he served as chief of police and director of public safety for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, overseeing law enforcement, emergency management and physical security at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

“As live events grow in scale and complexity, clients expect security that is consistent, disciplined and world-class at every venue,” said Ty Richmond, president of Allied Universal Event Services. “Josh is a proven operational leader, and his focus on field execution and quality will help us continue to raise the standard across our event services business and deliver even greater value to the clients and communities we serve.”

Ball said his experience working with Allied Universal as a client influenced his decision to join the company.

“As a former client, I saw the mission and vision of Allied Universal first-hand and I believed in it,” Ball said. “The opportunity to join Allied Universal has been an honor and I am excited to continue investing in the industry to enhance event security, operational readiness, and deliver the high-quality service our clients demand and expect.”   

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