Brant Lavery
Operations Director
Security Risk Specialist | Crisis Manager | Strategic Operations Lead
About
Brant Lavery serves as the Operations Director at Raven Rae Resilience (RRR), where he brings over a decade of hands-on experience in security risk management, crisis response, and operational leadership across high-risk and fragile environments. Known for his strategic insight and boots-on-the-ground expertise, Brant has helped shape RRR’s field operations with a focus on resilience, precision, and client-centric service.
Operational Leadership in Afghanistan
From 2014 to 2024, Brant led the RRR headquarters and field operations in Afghanistan, overseeing:
- Security risk management and mitigation services
- Security enhancement projects
- Contract execution and quality assurance
- Client relations and stakeholder coordination
Working closely with humanitarian, developmental, public, and private organizations, Brant successfully managed security operations and infrastructure projects during some of Afghanistan’s most volatile periods.
Key Projects & Technical Expertise
Brant’s work includes the design, construction, and implementation of fortified safe rooms, forced entry solutions, and ballistic-resistant upgrades for facilities across Kabul and Faizabad. Notable clients include:
- Asian Development Bank (Afghan Resident Mission)
- KfW Development Bank (Kabul)
- Fichtner GmbH (Kabul & Faizabad offices)
These projects prioritized both physical security and client operational continuity in high-threat settings.
Engineering & Blast Vulnerability Consulting
From 2014–2016, Brant served as Operational Consultant to BMK Afghanistan Engineering & Construction LTD, a strategic partner of RRR. In this role, he:
- Conducted field surveys and data collection for Blast Vulnerability Assessments
- Supported installations of ballistic and forced entry solutions
- Provided security enhancement consultations for clients including UNDP and IOM
This collaboration strengthened RRR’s capacity to deliver integrated engineering and security mitigation services.
Professional Training & Certifications
Brant is committed to ongoing professional development and holds certifications from world-renowned institutions, including:
- Tactical Energetic Entry Systems (TEES) – Close-quarters drills and weapons training (Memphis, Tennessee)
- Algonquin College (Canada) – Conflict Management Online Certificate
- RedR UK – Remote Security Management
- ASIS International –
- Essentials of Security Risk Assessment
- Enterprise Security Risk Management
These credentials reflect Brant’s multidisciplinary expertise and commitment to evolving global standards.
Current Role at RRR
As Operations Director, Brant oversees:
- All day-to-day security and support operations
- Production of daily and monthly security briefs for client missions
- Risk Advisory and Security Focal Point duties for organizations operating in Afghanistan
- Financial management, staff training, and team supervision
His leadership ensures that RRR continues to deliver safe, efficient, and adaptable support to clients in high-risk environments.
“Our mission is clear: anticipate risk, enable operations, and protect the people behind the mission. Security is not just our service—it’s our standard.”
— Brant Lavery
Reach Out
Raven Rae Resilience (RRR) provides trusted, mission-ready solutions in risk management & mitigation, crisis response, all-inclusive support, and security & safety management. Our services are tailored for a broad range of actors operating in complex environments, including government agencies, diplomatic missions, NGOs, humanitarian organizations, intergovernmental bodies, development banks, private sector contractors, media outlets, research institutions, and academic programs with international footprints. Whether you’re preparing for deployment, managing operational risk, or enhancing organizational resilience, RRR stands ready to support your mission with expertise and discretion.