About

JACK GOLDSBOROUGH

Principal

An industry veteran and thought leader, Jack’s unique vision and capabilities offer security owners key business insights, guidance and solutions for adopting the best blend of service and technology strategies for increasing market value and personal wealth creation. Over the course of his extensive career, Jack pioneered in adapting IT and security technologies for enhancing guard service growth opportunities. His management experience also focused on organization and process management utilizing analytics and pricing models to leverage higher value contract services for the operational and financial performance of guard businesses. Through Whitehaven Advisors, Jack has now created the platform for security owners and operators to gain access to these strategies and solutions through an expanded resource network together with other industry leaders and subject matter experts.

Prior to founding Whitehaven Advisors in 2017, Jack was COO and subsequently CFO of T&M Protection Resources, LLC. He began his career with Burns International Security where he rose to the Office of the President prior to its sale to Borg-Warner in 1982. Subsequently he has held leadership positions with other distinguished regional and national security organizations. Jack’s corporate experience spans a broad spectrum of functional disciplines including organizational, operational, informational and financial management, with special focus on debt and equity financing, acquisitions, mergers and divestitures. He has been active in the investigative and security industry as a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State, Inc. (ALDONYS) where he served on the Board and was President from 1993-1994.

Stephen Finkel

(Associate) and JE Squared Consulting Inc. (Principal)

Stephen brings substantial security industry financial expertise following his role as Chief Financial Officer of FJC Security Services, a $350 million organization acquired by Allied Universal in 2016.  Following his career at FJC, Stephen started JE Squared in 2017 where his practice provides specialized financial services for security companies including financial and trend analysis, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting methodologies, internal management controls, banking and M&A services and evaluation of workforce management systems and their integration with general ledger systems. Stephen earned a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration of strategic management and human resources from Quinnipiac University. He also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy from Long Island University, Post.

Michelle Russell

(Associate) and Blue Water Accounting Group, LLC (Principal)

Michelle is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting. She spent more than 14 years of her career in the security industry, advancing to leadership roles as Controller and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at G4S and Allied Universal. In these roles, she oversaw $2.5 billion in revenue across multiple regions, countries, and business units, providing financial leadership that supported growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. After her corporate career, Michelle founded Blue Water Accounting Group, where she provides CFO expertise to small and medium-sized businesses. With specialized expertise in the staffing and security industries, she helps clients improve cash flow, streamline reporting, strengthen financial strategy, and achieve sustainable growth. Her comprehensive suite of services includes bookkeeping, financial and trend analysis, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial strategy, cost-saving initiatives, client audits, pricing, and more. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Florida Atlantic University.