A seasoned and tested security professional with a strong understanding of financial and personnel management, protection technology and emergency response and business continuity principles.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Corporate Director of Safety/Security/Fleet
SAC Wireless
Elgin, IL
01.2017 - 12.2024
A division of Nokia
Director of Operations -Central US
SecurAmerica, LLC
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 01.2017
Security Portfolio Manager-Tishman Speyer Properties/ Chicago Region
SecurAmerica, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
01.2013 - 01.2014
Security Director-Chicago Ridge Mall
Chicago Ridge Mall (Various Ownership)
Chicago Ridge, IL
01.1989 - 01.2004
Police Officer, Training Officer and Gang Officer
Village of Crestwood, IL
Crestwood, IL
01.1989 - 01.2004
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Governors State University
Associates of Arts - Law Enforcement
Thornton Community College
Certification
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS International
Accomplishments
Repeatedly commended as ‘best-run region in the company’ by senior management
Consistently met or exceeded organizational goals and led company in various assessment categories
Oversaw Class A High Rise (80%), industrial (10%) and retail (10%) security operations
Created 'Active Violence' and fire-related training programs, created various policies, manuals and processes related to safety and security for >2,000 employees
Reduced OSHA recordable rate by nearly 50%
Maintained OSHA recordable incident/ days away/restricted and other metrics below industry average
Investigated safety incidents, conducted proximate and root cause analysis and created effective responses to prevent recurrence
Created Emergency Response procedures, manuals and conducted training for 2,000+ employees
Created security program for Executive Team, conducted training on emergency response
Conducted exercises for 27 nationwide facilities and 10+ separate business units
Designed and sold 100+ commercial alarm and CCTV systems
Met or exceeded departmental goals for sales and service
Extensive experience formulating bid specifications and purchasing radio and repeater systems, CCTV, alarms (fire and burglar), patrol vehicles and related security equipment
Timeline
Corporate Director of Safety/Security/Fleet
SAC Wireless
01.2017 - 12.2024
Director of Operations -Central US
SecurAmerica, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Security Portfolio Manager-Tishman Speyer Properties/ Chicago Region
SecurAmerica, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Security Director-Chicago Ridge Mall
Chicago Ridge Mall (Various Ownership)
01.1989 - 01.2004
Police Officer, Training Officer and Gang Officer
Village of Crestwood, IL
01.1989 - 01.2004
Associates of Arts - Law Enforcement
Thornton Community College
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS International
OSHA 510, University of Eastern Kentucky
Various training certifications related to law enforcement, security and safety