Kirsten Benefiel
Chief Operating Officer
Though I’m originally from New Jersey, the pull of Colorado – and of the University of Denver in particular, proved irresistible and I’ve now been a resident here for some 25 years. The idea that the future isn’t somewhere we are going, instead something we get to create, fuels my passion for innovation. Prior to joining HSS, my experiences focused on customer service, information technology and leading transformational changes in large organizations. All skills I’m excited to leverage at HSS as we begin to reimagine security and the value we can create for our customers. I’m honored to lead a diverse team of security professionals using intellect, discretion and diplomacy to create safe environments wherever we serve. Creating a vibrant, thriving community in Denver and in communities we serve is equally as important. Currently, I’m the chair of the Board for Urban Peak, a nonprofit organization which helps youth exit homelessness safely, and I participate in the Colorado Governors Fellows Program to improve public service through innovative solutions. Combined with the extremely rewarding work I do here at HSS, it makes for an exciting time. And, knowing the vision we have for the future, I wouldn’t trade places with anyone!