Christine Vinson
Christine has over 20 years of experience in private security having joined VINSON’s Baton Rouge office during her education at Louisiana State University. She began as a branch office clerk before progressing through the corporation, ultimately being named President in 2015 becoming the third generation of Vinson to manage the company.
Ms. Vinson is a former member of the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and past chairman and past president of World Association of Detectives – a global alliance of investigators & security professionals. She is an active member of the New Orleans metro area community serving on the board of Crimestoppers GNO and Junior League of New Orleans as well as a proud riding member of Krewe of Iris.
Maria began working alongside her father at VINSON in 1980 in Sales & Marketing before moving into operations where she served as a Branch Manager. Having returned to Sales & Marketing in 2007, Maria now oversees the Go-To-Market strategy and brand of VINSON as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. She currently serves on the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners. Maria is also member of National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) and has served as past chairman and past president. Maria is a Phi Kappa Phi graduate of Southeastern University. Maria enjoys teaching healthy living skills to her husband, children and grandchildren.