About

Based in Gainesville, Florida, Scott Rusis is a security professional who holds over a decade of experience in the industry, with an equal amount of time spent in law enforcement. Throughout his career, Scott Rusis has worked with a variety of law enforcement agencies, while also founding two companies, one of which is focused on the security sector.

Mr. Rusis began working in law enforcement in 1994 and served as a narcotics detective and SWAT officer, holding various positions for the following 13 years. During this time he also founded Basic Black, a firm focusing on producing bullet-resistant equipment for special forces and law enforcement officials.

With the company, where he serves as director of operations, Mr. Rusis leads a team of engineers and developers to help design custom-made solutions and products that protect people as well as data and equipment.

Alongside this, Scott Rusis is the owner of Black Dog Mechanical, a contracting firm he established in 2008 that installs heating and cooling systems as well as piping and plumbing, primarily at military bases.