Lenard Vare
Chief Operating Officer
Summary
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the public safety industry and in the private sector providing services to government agencies and working with NGOs. Skilled in Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Management, Executive Leadership, Human Resource Management, Conflict Resolution, Contract Management, and Policy Analysis.
Experience
Chief Operations Officer
SuperCom/ LCA / Oakland
Managing the operations of a global company providing digital identity solutions and advanced safety and security products, deploying tracking devices for both the private and public sector and providing e-solutions and biometrics, working with government entities and creating partnerships with public safety agencies through use of electronic monitoring and solutions to address crime and justice issues locally. Overseeing the operations over offices in multiple California cities and serving in the dual role as the Executive Director over SuperCom’s subsidiary company LCA.
Director - Dept. of Corrections
County of Napa, CA / Napa, CA
Senior-level executive reporting to the elected County Board of Supervisors, responsible for the overall operations, policy formation, strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, HR processes, systems planning, emergency response, audits, and programs.
Warden
State of Nevada / Carson City/Las Vegas/Lovelock
Managed the overall operations of three major correctional institutions in the State of Nevada with an average budget of $40 million.
Provided management support and consulting as a subject matter expert on a construction project with a budget of $500 million.
Performed senior level HR functions. Conducted a variety of internal affairs investigations and security audits. Presented at legislative hearings and in community settings representing the agency on a variety of topics.