Facility services company Allied Universal® has announced that Josh Ball has joined the company as vice-president of field operations, quality control and special events for its Allied Universal Event Services business unit.
Ball brings more than 20 years of experience leading security for professional sports, marquee events and critical infrastructure.
In his new role, Ball will oversee operational quality assurance, including event quality control inspections, and audits. He will be responsible for expanding the company’s event consulting and event risk intelligence capabilities.
He joins Allied Universal from the Kansas City Chiefs, where he served as senior director of safety and security and oversaw multi-site operations spanning home games, playoffs, concerts and special events.
Ball served as the primary security lead for World Cup matches and led the Chiefs’ security operations at the 2024 Super Bowl. He also served as senior director of security, safety and first aid at Churchill Downs, where he led security operations for Kentucky Derby Week, which draws approximately 480,000 attendees.
“As live events grow in scale and complexity, clients expect security that is consistent, disciplined and world-class at every venue,” said Ty Richmond, president of Allied Universal Event Services. “Josh is a proven operational leader, and his focus on field execution and quality will help us continue to raise the standard across our event services business and deliver even greater value to the clients and communities we serve.”
