About Us
Merletti Gonzales International (MGI) is a well seasoned, international and multifaceted company offering a range of services. We work across several industries, with various governments and countries worldwide. MG has the capability and expertise to deliver customized solutions to our clients whether their needs are domestic or overseas.
Ralph Gonzales and Lew Merletti have led similar lives and careers. Both served their country honorably in the military, including tours in Vietnam. They met while both were United States Secret Service (USSS) Agents. Lew was appointed Director of the USSS and Ralph was appointed to the Senior Executive Service. It was in the Secret Service that Lew and Ralph’s relationship grew while protecting the Presidents of our nation. Collectively, Lew and Ralph protected Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush. Following retirement, they pursued different careers. In 2016, Lew and Ralph reunited and formed Merletti Gonzales International, an international firm that is veteran-owned. The following are their stories.
Meet the Team
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Lew Merletti
President
Director, U.S. Secret Service (Retired)
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Ralph Gonzales
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Executive, U.S. Secret Service (Retired)
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Clinton Gonzales
Chief Operating Officer
Fmr. Global Security Specialist
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Robert Grech
Senior Advisor Risk Management
U.S. State Department, DSS (Retired)
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Paul Johnson
Senior Advisor Risk Management
Special Agent in Charge, USSS (Retired)
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Gary Stone
Senior Advisor Risk Management
Assistant Chief, Criminal LE, TX DPS (Retired)
