James Festa

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James Festa, Massachusetts Executive Protection Agent, in brief.

November 24, 2025
3 Minutes
James Festa

Home: Saugus, MA.  Age: 48.  Birthplace: Lynn, MA.  Profession: Security services.  Title: Executive Protection Agent.  Pronouns: He/Him/His.  Alma mater: Merrimack College.

Current project: Security services.  Recent recognition: Made supervisor for an executive protection team.  Hobbies: Fishing, exercise.  Recent travel or adventure: Going to Italy.

Personality profile: Witty; respectful towards all.  Moral compass: God’s Word, guided by wisdom and love.  How do you define a perfect friendship? Iron sharpens iron.  How do you define an ideal business relationship? “Shared vision, kingdom impact.”  What is your greatest joy? My family.  What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Firefighters. How do you relieve stress? Working out and walking.  What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Relaxing, beach, sun, no commitments.

What was your first paying job? Laborer for masonry.  What was your favorite college course? Criminology.  Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandfather.  What’s the best advice you received growing up? Live a good and honest life. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Stay focused and communicate always. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? The Bible.  What company or organization do you most admire? Masons.

What change would you like to see in the world?

I’d love to see a world where people choose compassion over convenience.

What message do you want to send out into the world? Choose love overall.  What widely held belief do you reject? Success is defined by visibility.  What mega-trend most excites you? Purpose-driven leadership.

What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Sylvester Stallone. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Papa Festa.  As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A state trooper.  After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My college diploma.  How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family.  What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Time with my grandparents.

Personal mission: Living a happy and successful life.  Personal motto: Go for it!  Favorite quote: “There is no tomorrow” (Apollo Creed, in Rocky III).

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