Brian Zumwalt

Brian Zumwalt brings over two decades of expertise in security operations, venue logistics, and large-scale event management to his role with the Dallas Cowboys. With a career that spans premier sporting events, complex public assemblies, and national-level celebrations, Brian has built a distinguished reputation for operational excellence, strategic foresight, and leadership in high-pressure environments.

In 2002, Brian started with Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC), where he played a key role in launching operations at Reliant Stadium—home to the Houston Texans—as Event Manager. His early assignments included managing security and event logistics in the inaugural NFL seasons with the Texans and three Houston Livestock Shows & Rodeos, as well as a diverse portfolio of concerts and convention-style events. In 2003, he transitioned to the Dallas office, ascending to Assistant Branch Manager and later Branch Manager by 2005. Under his leadership, the Dallas branch oversaw daily operations and comprehensive event services across a wide array of collegiate athletics and high-profile tournaments, including events for TCU, SMU, the University of North Texas, Baylor University, College Park Center at UTA, the Fort Worth/Armed Forces Bowl, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the 2004 Global Games, and the C-USA Women's Basketball Tournaments in 2003–2004 and 2005–2006 as well many concerts and Festivals.

In these roles, Brian led recruitment, staffing, and training for up to 1500 personnel across multiple venues and developed integrated crowd management and property loss prevention programs tailored for large public gatherings. He also spearheaded the implementation of emergency preparedness protocols and risk mitigation frameworks that supported both daily venue operations and event-specific deployments.

Currently with the Dallas Cowboys, he oversees all facets of security and parking operations, directing strategic planning, daily execution, and long-term program development. He is responsible for developing and managing the annual security and parking operations budget, while supervising five full-time positions: the Manager of Parking and 24/7 Operations, two Security Managers, Dockmaster, and Security Systems Engineer. Brian manages the stadium's security services contract to ensure appropriate staffing for both event-specific and round-the-clock security posts. He also oversees the Access Management team, maintains compliance with the stadium's security license requirements, and ensures that comprehensive security procedures are consistently developed, reviewed, and implemented. His oversight includes managing AT&T Stadium's access control systems and surveillance infrastructure, as well as approving budgets for parking and traffic operations on event days. He acts as the liaison between AT&T Stadium and the City of Arlington Public Safety agencies, FBI, Department of Homeland Security and ensures robust planning and staffing support for all stadium events, reinforcing a secure and seamless guest experience.

Brian has also served as the Stadium Night Manager for Super Bowls XXXVIII and XLV and remains deeply engaged in professional training and certification. He is a TEAM Certified Trainer and holds NIMS certifications at Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800. His continued focus on excellence and innovation in event security has made him a respected voice in the field and an integral contributor to the Cowboys' world-class operations.