Ms. Jacobson has owned the Covenant family of companies from its founding as a small business in 1992, advancing to its present position as one of the leading American-owned, high-end aviation screening and security service providers.
In her role as Executive Chairman and owner of Covenant Aviation Security, LLC and Covenant Services Worldwide, LLC, Ms. Jacobson oversees the companies’ strategic and financial steering. Ms. Jacobson sits on numerous profit and non-profit Boards and Committees. She is an active member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA).
Ms. Jacobson holds a B.A. degree from Scripps/Claremont College and a B.S. degree from Northwestern University.
Max Jacobson serves as Chief Executive Officer of Covenant Aviation Security and Covenant Services Worldwide. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Mr. Jacobson is responsible for leading the organization’s long-term growth strategy, operational & financial performance, and corporate support functions across the company’s nationwide operations.
Max has extensive experience in strategic planning, financial management, operations support, customer relations, and government contracting within the aviation security industry. Since joining Covenant, he has held progressive leadership roles supporting the company’s growth as a leading provider of aviation security services nationwide. His leadership has focused on organizational development, operational excellence, customer partnership, and investment in people, processes, and technology to support long-term growth and service quality.
Prior to joining Covenant, Max worked in public accounting as a CPA for Deloitte, providing tax, audit, and advisory services. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and earned his MBA from University of Michigan.
Mr. Bolles serves as President of Covenant Aviation Security (CAS) and is responsible for the overall operational performance of the company. Mr. Bolles possesses more than 20 years of experience in program management, systems engineering/integration and federal contract management.
Prior to joining CAS, Mr. Bolles worked in a number of high profile roles as a consultant to numerous prime contractors decommissioning the U.S. nuclear weapons complex and in numerous project management positions with the Naval Sea Systems Command.
Mr. Bolles possesses a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Beloit College and masters’ degrees in Engineering Administration (Virginia Tech), Public Policy (University of Wisconsin) and Strategic Studies (Naval War College).
Mr. O’Connell serves as Chief Financial Officer of Covenant Aviation Security and Covenant Services Worldwide. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. O’Connell oversees the financial strategy of the Covenant companies, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, banking relationships, and risk management in support of the company’s nationwide aviation security operations.
Mr. O’Connell brings more than 35 years of executive financial leadership experience across both privately held and publicly traded organizations. His background includes corporate finance, strategic planning, operational improvement, and executive management, with experience serving in Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer roles.
Prior to joining Covenant, Mr. O’Connell held senior leadership positions across multiple industries, leading initiatives focused on financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational growth. Mr. O’Connell holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA in Finance, Management, and Organizational Behavior from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Ms. Mueller serves as the Executive Vice President of Covenant where she oversees day-to-day financial operations and systems, including financial statements, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, contract costing, and annual budget development.
Prior to joining Covenant, Ms. Mueller served as the Financial Controller for Frontline Group, a global provider of financial services. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has served as a member in the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Illinois CPA Society.
Ms. Mueller holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago where she attended the Commerce International Program in England and Scotland.
Mr. Brown serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Covenant Services Worldwide where he is responsible for directing all areas of human resources, including employment and recruitment, benefit administration, employee relations, training, labor relations and compensation administration.
Prior to his role with Covenant, Mr. Brown served as the Vice President of Human Resources for Horseshoe Gaming in Joliet, Illinois.
Mr. Brown holds a bachelor's degree from Purdue University and carries the distinction of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
