A risk advisory firm built for the operationally serious.
Headquartered in Central Texas, MonTex Risk Mitigation serves organizations around the globe by protecting People, Property, and Reputation through modern, intelligence-led mitigation strategy.
Founded on three decades of operational experience.
MonTex was built on a simple conviction: organizations deserve advisors who have actually operated in high-consequence environments. Our perspective is forged from field operations, executive leadership, and a relentless focus on outcomes.
- 28-year law enforcement veteran founder
- Executive security leadership at a Level 2 Trauma Center
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP®)
- Active member, Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
Four principles that shape every engagement.
Mission
Protect People, Property, and Reputation through disciplined risk strategy and operational readiness.
Philosophy
Risk is managed by clarity — clear scope, clear ownership, clear escalation. We design for what actually happens.
Approach
Layered, intelligence-led, and tailored. Frameworks adapt to your mission, not the other way around.
Client Focus
Long-term advisory relationships built on trust, integrity, and measurable outcomes.
Ernie Van der Leest, CPP®
Founder and Principal Advisor. Twenty-eight years across Patrol, SWAT/Sniper, K9, Narcotics, Criminal Investigations and Digital Forensics. Former Director of Safety and Security for a 440-bed Level 2 Trauma Center.
Prepared Organizations Respond Better.
Build stronger readiness, reduce operational risk, and strengthen resilience with MonTex Risk Mitigation.