Andrew E. Harris

Mr. Harris is a visionary leader with diverse, comprehensive experience in long- and short-term global strategic security, workforce management and financial management. Harris brings his demonstrated expertise establishing partnerships domestically and abroad with government and private entities, and more than 35 years experience in law enforcement with him to Powhatan Group.

Harris began his career serving the Durham, North Carolina Police Department where he served for ten years as a detective and public safety officer. He joined the U.S. Secret Service in 1987 as a Special Agent, where his exemplary performance allowed him to quickly move through the ranks, serving on the Presidential Protective Division, the Office of Inspections, the Security Clearance Division, the Dignitary Protective Division, and the Office of Protective Operations.  Harris’ tenure with the U.S. Secret Service culminated with his appointment as Special Agent in Charge of the Richmond Field Office, where he prepared operational and strategic contingency plans relating to financial crimes, computer security, employee embezzlement, identity fraud, physical security, personal protection and antiterrorism.

Harris currently serves as Audit Investigator for the City of Richmond, Virginia, where he provides complex investigative services to the Office of the Inspector General within the Auditor’s office.