Paul R. Quigley, CPP

Executive Director, Security, Parking & Transportation Services

Children’s National Hospital, Washington D.C.

Paul R. Quigley is the Executive Director; Security, Parking & Transportation Services and is responsible to identify, develop, implement, and maintain security processes, practices, and policies throughout the Children's National Health System to mitigate security risks and to effectively respond to security-related incidents.

He develops security education programs and strategies to raise the employee awareness level relating to employee personal security, workplace violence, and the protection of Children's National Health System property.

Paul researches and deploys security technology solutions and innovative security practices and techniques to safeguard health system assets.  He establishes a high-level security standards, identify appropriate controls, and monitors them for effectiveness.

Additionally, he provides management and oversight of the Children’s National Parking and Transportation Operations, Guest & Language Services, Communications, and Welcome Desks to ensure the delivery of quality services to the hospital's patients, families, visitors, and employees.

Before coming to Children’s National Hospital, he was a Colonel in the United States Air Force working in the Secretary of Defense’s Office where his responsibilities included the development of Department of Defense physical security policy and exercises for the protection of nuclear weapons, special nuclear materials, reactors and nuclear command and control critical platforms and facilities. 

Paul has held senior leadership positions in the Federal Government for over 26 years and is credited with developing the security standards for all Department of Defense facilities globally and in the National Capital Region.

Paul graduated with advanced degrees from Westfield State University, Troy State University, and University of Colorado.  He is a Certified Protection Professional.