Get to Know SmartProtect
SmartProtect Public Safety Solutions is led by a diverse team of public safety experts and technology professionals, including co-founders serving as CEO and CRO, supported by fractional executives overseeing growth and technology.
The organization's operational strength comes from directors managing public safety strategies and projects, along with full-stack developers and sales and marketing associates. The team also benefits from fresh perspectives through its internship program, which includes product development, marketing graduates and interns from leading universities, while public safety advisors provide specialized guidance to ensure the company's solutions meet real-world needs of public safety agencies.
Our Board of Directors provide strategic oversight grounded in real-world experience, including former public safety executives, technology industry veterans, financial professionals, and legal and regulatory experts. Their combined expertise spans law enforcement operations, SaaS scaling, capital strategy, and compliance, enabling informed guidance on market positioning, partnerships, and risk mitigation. This depth of insight empowers our executive team to execute SmartProtect's mission while maintaining accountability to stakeholders and the public safety community.
Meet the Team
Founders Leadership
Ricardo Blanco
Co-Founder
Sabrina Marquez
Michael Virnoche
Board Of Directors
Lisa Tricarico
Go to Market Strategist
Paul A. Cousins
Retired Deputy Fire Chief and Paramedic
NYS Instructor Coordinator, Regional Faculty
Ron Bloom, ENP
NENA “The 9-1-1 Association” Executive Board: Private Sector Director (Past) Public Safety Consulting: PSAP Concepts, LLC
Jason Klink, B.S. - Fire Service Administration
Co-Founder
30 years of service in Public Safety