Meet Our Team

Bill Welch

Founder
Bill was a police officer for 25 years in Marin County, retiring in 2010. Bill worked in several specialized fields during his law enforcement career, including K9, Investigations, training officer, motor officer, D.A.R.E. instructor and was a child abuse forensic interviewer. Bill founded NBSG in 2010 and is passionate about school and business safety, and the welfare of our youth and communities. Bill is also a certified CPR/AED and First Aid instructor and a certified G.R.E.A.T. instructor.

Jim Shirk

Expert
Jim was in the U.S. Military prior to getting into Law Enforcement, spending time in Germany. He transitioned into law Enforcement and retired from a Marin County Police Agency as a Captain. Jim is a huge asset to NBSG. He is empathic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the work he is involved in, representing NBSG. Jim leads at risk youth groups, visits San Quentin with youth and attends the Student Attendance Review Board for Novato Unified School District. Jim is also a CPR/AED and First Aid instructor.

Deven Piazza

Expert
Deven was born in the Bay Area and raised in Novato. Deven retired from law enforcement after nearly 27 years of public service, all with the California Highway Patrol. Deven worked road patrol in the Central Los Angeles and Marin Areas before being assigned as an applicant investigator. During his career, Deven completed an array of specialized training and assisted with numerous high-profile protective services details. Deven promoted to the rank of sergeant and was assigned as a field supervisor in the San Jose, Marin, and Napa Areas. Deven is caring, compassionate, and dedicated to giving back to the community.

Matthew Thomas

Expert
Matt retired from Law Enforcement after a 20+ year career. Matt began in Mill Valley and later transferred to Petaluma Police Department, where he retired. He was a hostage negotiator, as well as working in many other specialties during his career. Matt has run Every 15-minute Program for the two High Schools in Petaluma, even after retiring. Matt is also a certified CPR and First Aid instructor and a G.R.E.A.T. INSTRUCTOR.

Peter Danford

Expert
Pete dedicated 27 years to law enforcement with the California Highway Patrol, achieving the rank of sergeant while serving communities across California. His experience includes assignments in Los Angeles, Hayward, and Marin County, where he worked in a range of operational and leadership roles. Throughout his career, he was committed to public safety, professionalism, and building community trust.

Kyle Welch

Expert
Kyle began working part time for NBSG in 2018. During that time, Kyle assisted in running safety drills and site security during school events. While working part time with NBSG, Kyle has also been traveling around the U.S, working for various automotive race teams as a lead mechanic, coaching drivers and conducting diagnostics on cars.

Phone:

415-235-2340