Our Leadership
Led by those who’ve walked the path.
Every member of our team served in local, state, federal, or military law enforcement, and every one of them successfully crossed the bridge to the private sector. That’s why recipients trust us, and why your gift is in proven hands.
Michael Roman
Senior Financial Advisor | Former DEA Supervisory Special Agent | U.S. Army Veteran
Michael Roman is a U.S. Army veteran, former law enforcement executive, and trusted financial advisor with more than 30 years of combined experience serving military members, law enforcement professionals, and families. Having successfully transitioned from public service to the private sector, he understands firsthand the unique financial and career challenges facing those preparing for life after the badge.
Following his military service and four years as a police officer, Michael joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 1995, where he served for 24 years before retiring as a Supervisory Special Agent. During his federal career, he held leadership and investigative assignments throughout the Miami Field Division, Oklahoma District Office, the Special Operations Division, and the Office of Special Intelligence, leading complex criminal, Internet, and pharmaceutical investigations while supporting national enforcement initiatives.
Following his retirement from federal service, Michael successfully transitioned into the private sector and now serves as a Financial Advisor with a nationally recognized investment and wealth management firm. Holding both FINRA Series 7 and NASAA Series 66 securities licenses, he provides comprehensive investment management, retirement planning, wealth preservation, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer strategies for more than 300 families, helping clients build, protect, and successfully transfer wealth across generations.
As a member of the BlueBridge Transitions team, Michael provides financial guidance tailored to local, state, federal, and military law enforcement professionals preparing for life after the badge. Drawing from his own successful transition, he helps recipients and their families confidently navigate retirement planning, investment strategies, wealth preservation, and long-term financial security while building a strong financial foundation for the next chapter of their lives.
Jim Royer
BBT Foundation Executive Director | Retired Captain, Hawthorne (CA) Police Department | Corporate Security Consultant
Jim Royer brings nearly four decades of leadership experience spanning law enforcement, executive management, public safety, and private-sector security consulting. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and mentoring professionals at every stage of their careers.
Jim served in the Hawthorne California Police Department, and retired as Captain after more than 38 years of distinguished public service, leading complex operations, major investigations, community engagement initiatives, and organizational development programs. His leadership experience includes overseeing critical public safety operations, managing multidisciplinary teams, and building collaborative partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
Following his retirement from law enforcement, Jim successfully transitioned into the private sector, where he has provided executive security consulting, stakeholder engagement, and international training services. Drawing upon decades of leadership and operational experience, he has advised organizations on security best practices, leadership development, organizational readiness, and professional training programs across both domestic and international environments.
As Executive Director of the BlueBridge Transitions Foundation, Jim combines his public service experience with his success in the private sector to lead BBT's mission of helping local, state, federal, and military law enforcement professionals successfully transition into rewarding second careers. Through executive mentorship, leadership development, and practical career guidance, he helps recipients confidently navigate their next chapter while building meaningful and fulfilling futures.
James Buthorn
Executive Leadership Mentor | Former U.S. Postal Inspection Service Executive | Corporate Financial Crime & Security Leader
James Buthorn brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience spanning local and federal law enforcement, corporate security, financial crime risk management, and enterprise investigations. Having successfully transitioned from public service into senior corporate leadership, he provides firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities professionals encounter when building a second career.
James began his law enforcement career as a Detective Investigator with the Kings County District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York, where he investigated homicide cases before joining the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. He ultimately retired as an Inspector in Charge after directing major criminal investigations and national enforcement initiatives.
Following retirement from federal service, James transitioned into executive leadership with a globally recognized financial institution, where he has held and continues in senior leadership roles across Global Security, Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, Fraud Prevention, Human Trafficking, and Financial Intelligence.
As a mentor with BlueBridge Transitions, James helps local, state, federal, and military law enforcement professionals confidently navigate the transition into the private sector through practical executive mentorship and leadership guidance.
John Gazzara
Executive Leadership Mentor | Former DEA Senior Executive Service | Former Global Security Executive
John Gazzara is a globally recognized security executive who successfully transitioned from a distinguished career with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into executive leadership with a globally recognized Fortune 100 consumer products company. With more than 30 years of experience spanning public service and corporate leadership, he has built and led enterprise security programs that protect people, assets, operations, and brands across some of the world's most complex and high-risk environments.
During his career with the DEA, John served as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES), leading complex international investigations, intelligence operations, crisis response, and multi-agency initiatives supporting U.S. national security and global law enforcement priorities. Following retirement, he directed global security operations throughout North America, Latin America, and Asia while leading enterprise strategies addressing executive protection, kidnappings, extortion, organized crime, cyber threats, and other emerging risks.
Fluent in Spanish and respected for his ability to build trusted international partnerships, John is recognized for operational excellence, strategic leadership, proactive risk management, and developing high-performing teams.
As a mentor with BlueBridge Transitions, John draws upon his firsthand experience transitioning from senior government leadership to corporate America to help recipients prepare for meaningful and rewarding second careers.
Daniel Borowick
Human Performance & Wellness Advisor | Former DEA Special Agent | Tactical Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Daniel Borowick has dedicated his career to helping others perform at their highest level, serving more than 27 years in law enforcement before successfully transitioning into the field of tactical human performance and wellness.
Daniel began his public service career as a New Jersey State Trooper before joining the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He later served throughout the Los Angeles, New York, and Miami Field Divisions, the El Paso Intelligence Center, and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
Following retirement, Daniel earned a Master of Science in Exercise Science, became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach, founded a tactical strength and fitness company, and authored numerous professional publications.
As a member of the BlueBridge Transitions team, Daniel provides comprehensive guidance focused on physical readiness, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, recovery, nutritional strategies, and long-term wellness.
Jamie Krieger
Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator | Licensed Professional Counselor | Former Aurora Police Department Detective/Program Manager
Jamie Krieger brings more than 25 years of public service experience, including a distinguished career with the Aurora (Colorado) Police Department, combined with specialized expertise in mental health counseling, wellness, and law enforcement resilience.
Throughout her career with the Aurora Police Department, Jamie served as a Detective and Program Manager, leading initiatives requiring collaboration with executive leadership, government agencies, and community partners while supporting personnel through critical incidents and high-stress environments.
Building upon that foundation, Jamie became a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in the unique mental health needs of law enforcement personnel and their families. Her counseling approach focuses on resilience, stress management, anxiety, trauma, work-life balance, emotional wellness, and healthy life transitions.
As BlueBridge Transitions' Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator, Jamie provides compassionate, confidential, and culturally competent mental health support designed specifically for local, state, federal, and military law enforcement professionals and their families. Having worn the badge herself, she understands the profession's unique culture, operational demands, and cumulative stressors in a way that clinicians unfamiliar with law enforcement culture often cannot. This shared experience fosters trust and allows for a more tailored, effective, and credible approach to wellness and mental health. Through individualized counseling, resilience coaching, and ongoing wellness guidance, Jamie helps recipients successfully navigate the transition from public service with the confidence, emotional resilience, and support needed to build healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling lives beyond the badge.