Tom Gilkeson

Tom Gilkeson, CISSP, is an accomplished security professional currently serving as Vice President of Global Security at Milliken & Company since April 2016, where responsibilities include overseeing global security strategy, physical security, and crisis management. With a strong background in corporate security, Gilkeson previously held the position of Corporate Security Director at Michelin North America, focusing on the modernization of security functions within the manufacturing sector. Additional experience includes roles such as Corporate Security Manager at The Walt Disney Company, Director of Counterintelligence and Criminal Investigations at the United States Department of Defense, and Special Agent in Charge at the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Gilkeson is also a member of the International Security Management Association.