Press Releases

Watermark Supports Mission 22—A Veteran’s Charity Committed to Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
1 Feb 2022
Press Release. Triangle, VA. February 1, 2022. Watermark announced today that the company recently made a $15,000.00 donation to Mission 22, a non-profit organization committed to supporting U.S. veterans by offering mental health and suicide prevention services. Mission 22’s motto is: “When their tour is over, our mission begins.” This charitable organization is dedicated to […]
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WATERMARK RECEIVES 2021 HIRE VETS GOLD MEDALLION AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
17 Nov 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Nov. 17, 2021, Triangle, VA. U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Watermark Risk Management International, LLC as one of the recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor last Thursday on Veteran’s Day. Watermark was presented with the Gold […]
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Watermark Named to Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America for 2021
18 Aug 2021
Watermark was recently recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine and given their most prestigious honor for private businesses. Fairfax, VA (Aug. 18, 2021) Watermark Risk Management International LLC, a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is pleased to announce they have been named to Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list of […]
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Watermark Awarded Security Program Support Services Contract for the U.S. Coast Guard
8 Jul 2021
Triangle, VA. July 8, 2021. Watermark Risk Management International, LLC (Watermark) is pleased to announce we have been awarded a contract with the U.S. Coast Guard to provide Security Program Support services with highly qualified and skilled subject matter experts in support of the Office of Security Policy and Management. The USCG Office of Security […]
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Watermark Announces the Hire of Vice President of Business Development
27 May 2021
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* TRIANGLE, VA. (May 27, 2021)—Watermark Risk Management International, a leading provider of security and risk management consulting services, is pleased to announce the expansion of their executive team by welcoming Vinson Lively to the position of Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Lively brings critical skills in process development and implementation, as […]
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After acquiring deep, hands-on experience in antiterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, physical security strategies, and risk management, Matt went on to develop executive government and business leadership and management skills that enable him to formulate strategy for Watermark’s clients.

Matt retired as a Colonel after serving 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. His military assignments included assignments as the senior U.S. government security official responsible for security oversight of our nation’s nuclear weapons program and as the senior security officer for the US Air Force Special Operations Command.

After retiring, Matt created and grew the integrated security consulting service division at a Fortune 500 company; within 3 years it was yielding >125% annual growth. He left that position to become VP/Chief Security Officer at Brinks Inc., one of the world’s largest risk-management companies. After establishing Watermark, he served for two years as Chairman of the Board and CEO of one of the largest security services companies in the U.S. At Watermark, he is responsible for overall business strategy, growth, and customer satisfaction.