Our Management Team
Our Board members belong to the Associated Detectives of Illinois and our President and CEO is Past President, National Council of Investigation & Security Services
Almeda E. Dunn, Ph.D. President and CEO
Mrs. Dunn is the guiding light of the Star Detective & Security Agency, Inc. As the Granddaughter of the founder, Luegemus Bratton, she has pioneered the company into new area’s improving the range of security services and building a solid tradition for the agency.
Her family dedication and company dedication coincides with amazing customer service results, staffing, and improving management performance.
Her role as President insures consistency of service to clients and the positive work ethics of the employees of Star Detective & Security Agency, Inc. Dr. Dunn has a PhD. along with Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees.
Dr. Dunn holds positions of leadership in the following organizations:
- Past President and Chairwoman, National Council of Investigations
- Board Member, Associated Detective and Security Agencies of Illinois (ADSAI)
- Vice-Chairman, Illinois Employer Council of the State of Illinois Dept of Employment Security
- Board of Director, Private Detective Board of the State of Illinois Dept of Professional and Financial Regulations
- Board Director, National Black Police Association
- Board of Director, Illinois Security Chiefs
- Board of Director, People Reaching out
- Board of Director, Chicago Work Force, appointed by Mayor Richard M, Daley and Governor Rod Blagojevich
- Board of Director, Roseland Community Hospital
- Member, Inner City 100, (named by Harvard University)
- Member, National Association of Women Business Owners
- Member, Chicago land Chamber of Commerce
Dominique Wallace, Chief Operating Officer
Mrs. Wallace has managed the operations for Star Detective & Security Agency, Inc. for over twenty years. Every aspect of the agency from staffing to security site development has been her domain.
Her expertise in client needs assessment and building the traditions of managing the family business is always apparent. Mrs. Wallace combines security knowledge and experience with strong commitment to business ethics.
As the great granddaughter of Luegemas Bratton, she embodies the traditions of the family and the great legacy of Star Detective & Security Agency, Inc.
- Board Member, Metropolitan Family Services, Calumet
- Board Member, City of Robbins Library
- Member, Associated Detectives of Security Agencies of Illinois
- Member, National Council of Investigators
- Member, Illinois Security Chiefs
James Huckabee, Vice President - Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM)
Mr. Huckabee credentials alone set him apart of other executives in the security industry. His leadership role in operations, sales, and quality control has greatly assisted STAR in its continued growth and success. Mr. Huckabee earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Huckabee values customer service and customer satisfaction at the highest level. His commitment to STAR and the details necessary to guarantee quality delivery of service is his passion.
His experience in security investigation, management, loss prevention spans over 25 years and brings inspired strength to Star Detective & Security Agency, Inc.
- Board Member and Secretary, Associated Detectives and Security Agencies of Illinois
- Board Member and Secretary, Illinois Security Chiefs
- Member, ASIS and Technology Committee
