Jessica Mindich created the Raise The Caliber® initiative, a family of passionate creatives dedicated to bringing the topic of gun violence to light through their work. We work in close cooperation with partner police departments and with the higher purpose to help get illegal guns off America’s toughest streets and save lives.
To learn more contact info@calibercollection.com
HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERS
ADVISORS
Michael Bruggeman
Mike Bruggeman is the Senior Vice President of Security for Rock Ventures, the umbrella entity formed to provide operational direction to a diverse portfolio of more than 100 companies, investments and real estate, including: Quicken Loans, Bedrock Real Estate, Cleveland Cavaliers, Horseshoe Casinos in Cleveland and Cincinnati, and the Greektown Casino-Hotel.
Mike leads the security management team for all security operations for the Rock Ventures family of companies. He also coordinates security services for the Bedrock Real Estate portfolio of more than 77 properties in Detroit. Bruggeman established a state-of-the-art Security Command Center for Rock Ventures which provides early warnings and notifications of threats and risks that could impact the company, team members, assets, and reputations as well as provide a 24/7 resource to all family of company team members.
Charlie Grady
Charles Grady hails from an esteemed law enforcement background. He is a highly decorated retired Police Detective and FBI Task Force Agent. Grady’s 27yr career in law enforcement focused on violent crime, homicide, drugs, guns, and gang investigations on a Nationwide scope. Grady was the first Senior Investigator appointed by The United States Attorney of the District of CT, specializing in gun violence and illegal trafficking of firearms and narcotics. In 2013, he was chosen to head Bridgeport’s anti-gun violence initiative called “Project Longevity” and has since achieved a significant decrease in homicides and shootings. Grady has also dedicated his professional and personal life to educating police officers and civilians on the dangers of illicit street drug trafficking.
