DONALD KNOX
Manager, Global Security, Crisis Management and Organizational Resilience
John Deere
Occupation: Donald Knox is an expert in global security and crisis management strategies. He is currently manager of global security, crisis management and organizational resilience for John Deere, though he has worked for multiple Fortune 100 companies, including State Farm, Caterpillar Inc., Sears and CVS. His work involves developing plans and procedures to help companies avoid or reduce the impact of security risks, accidents or emergencies, from severe weather, potential break-ins or natural disasters to hazardous material spills or employee travel in high-risk areas.
Education: Bachelor of science, criminal justice, and bachelor science, applied computer science, Illinois State University
Three things he’s passionate about: Faith in God, family memories and experiences, and financial awareness and growth
Three favorite hobbies: Fitness training, martial arts and shooting sports
Career influence or inspiration: Leslie Norman Cole was one of the first and few Black high-level security practitioners Mr. Knox met when he entered the field. “When I think of Les, I think of the saying, ‘A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle’. . .We both shine brighter together and light up the whole room.”
Inspirational Quote: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King
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