Covell Philips

Vice President, Client Services

  • 25+ years of security and operations leadership
  • Joined Paragon in 2014 and promoted to VP in 2019
  • Expert in client retention, culture development, and change management
  • Graduate of Sheridan’s Law Enforcement Program
  • Mini-MBA from Schulich School of Business
  • Holds Advanced CPTED Certification

Covell Philips is a dynamic security professional with 30+ years of experience spanning operations, client services, business development, and organizational leadership. Since joining Paragon in 2014, Covell has helped drive growth, team performance, and client satisfaction through a leadership style rooted in strategic thinking and transformation.

Covell oversees client retention initiatives, leadership development programs, internal culture building, and strategic organizational growth. He’s known for his calm, decisive approach and ability to guide change in complex environments while keeping people and performance at the centre.

A graduate of Sheridan College’s Law Enforcement program, Covell also earned a Mini-MBA from the Schulich School of Business. His Advanced CPTED Certification further enhances his ability to support safe, functional, and community-oriented environments for Paragon clients across sectors. Covell is also an active member of ASIS International and serves on numerous boards and associations, contributing his expertise to advance industry standards and best practices.