Tag: 20 under 40: Class of 2015
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Robert Batista
November 3, 2015Amy Canfield
Robert Batista, 40Director of public safety, Kane Realty CorporationRaleigh, N.C.Robert Batista oversees the day-to-day security operations for Kane Realty, which has more than 150 acres of mixed-use development and $1 billion in construction in the North Hills area of Raleigh, N.C.He is responsible for 25 public safety officers, access control and fire safety. In addition to working closely with local law enforcement agencies, he also conducts risk assessments and disaster preparedness tests and...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Michael Gonzalez
November 3, 2015Spencer Ives
Michael Gonzalez, 34Senior physical security IT systems administrator, Hawaiian ElectricHonoluluIf Michael Gonzalez could disregard budget, a radar would be the first thing on his shopping list to protect Hawaiian Electric.“I've been really impressed with short-range ground tracking radars. They tie into security systems for telemetry,” he said. “I'm looking at installing one of those, actually—this year.”“It's pretty cool. It tracks either things in the ground...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Steven Ullom
November 3, 2015Spencer Ives
Steven Ullom, 35Director of investigations, Switch Ltd.Las VegasWhen Steven Ullom was leaving the U.S. Marine Corps in 2005, he was initially looking to work in a fire department. A conversation with a friend led him to Switch, which operates several data centers in Nevada, called SUPERNAPs—NAP standing for network access point.At Switch, Ullom oversees new hires, including their drug tests and background checks. He started this role around early August, leaving his role as the company's SUPERNAP...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Reggy Timothee
November 3, 2015Amy Canfield
Reggy Timothee, 31Manager of facility security, ComcastWest Chester, Penn.Reggy Timothee “stumbled into” the security industry during college when he worked as a guard.Now he works to support physical security, critical infrastructure, engineering back offices, data centers and contracted guard staffing at 45 locations in 16 states coast to coast.His start in the industry gave him “a grasp on how operations were performed even at the lowest level,” he said. Then, however,...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Jeppie Sumpter
November 3, 2015Spencer Ives
Jeppie Sumpter, 37Director of communication technologies, Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, Ky.Exceptions to certain rules, like who's supposed to be where at certain times, present a big security challenge for the traditional “open learning environment,” said Jeppie Sumpter.“Getting rid of the exceptions or at least limiting them—or understanding them better—will go a long way in us being able to better leverage some of the technology that we have today.”Without...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Ronnie Stevens
November 3, 2015Amy Canfield
Ronnie Stevens, 38Center chief of security, NASA, Johnson Space CenterHoustonAfter joining the Air Force at age 18 and spending six years as a military law enforcement officer with a focus on anti-terrorism and security operations, Ronnie Stevens earned a college degree in Germany in computer science.After Stevens' discharge, his plan was “to be a special agent,” he said. He started working in physical security for a NASA contractor. “The company liked me. They promoted me and sent...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Anjené Abston
November 3, 2015Spencer Ives
Anjené Abston, 31Vice president, security and life safety, SL Green RealtyNew York"I didn't really intend to have this career path, but I fell in love with security," Anjené Abston said.After earning a bachelor of science in marketing from Miami University, Abston heard about an opening at SL Green for an administrative assistant in the security and life safety department. SL Green is the largest commercial landlord in New York City, Abston said.Abston rose through the ranks, to associate and...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Ross Bourgeois
November 3, 2015Amy Canfield
Ross Bourgeois, 39,Assistant chief of public safety, Mercedes-Benz Superdome/Smoothie King Center/Champion SquareNew OrleansAfter retiring from the New Orleans Police Department three years ago, Ross Bourgeois took on his current role, responsible for the day-to-day security operations of three venues that host some of the nation's largest sports and entertainment events.His NFL and NBA stadiums have hosted, for example, the Super Bowl and the Final Four college basketball championship. Champion...
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Andre LaLiberte
November 3, 2015Amy Canfield
Andre LaLiberte, 37Manager, global security systems and security compliance, Halliburton Energy ServicesHoustonHalliburton Energy Services has 1,000 facilities in 80 countries, and Andre LaLiberte oversees them all, managing the corporate security standard globally.“I manage our global electronic and physical security, all video systems, access control, alarm systems—all electronic monitoring systems,” he said. He is also responsible for all security-related regulatory compliance....
End Users '20 under 40' 2015—Jon Luhman
November 3, 2015Amy Canfield
Jon Luhman, 39Physical security manager, National Cancer InstituteRockville, Md.Future challenges for all security professionals include “staying on top of and leveraging rapid advances in technology,” according to Jon Luhman, physical security manager for the National Cancer Institute. In brief, that means IT, he said.“We will continue to need to be knowledgeable about traditional physical security areas like guards, barriers and lighting, but it's now critical that security professionals...