TechSec Solutions Advisory Board Members

Bob Beliles
Vice President, Enterprise Business Development,
Hirsch Electronics

Bob Beliles is Vice President of Enterprise Business Development for Hirsch Electronics, a leading manufacturer of IP-based high security access control and identity management systems. Prior to joining Hirsch, Mr. Beliles co-founded and subsequently lead the marketing efforts for Cisco System's physical security initiative, including the acquisition and integration of two video surveillance systems vendors. Bob has authored several patents (pending) on the subject of building system convergence on an IP infrastructure, including physical security systems. During his 11 years with Cisco, he also led product teams for Cisco's flagship network switch and was responsible for some of Cisco's first and widely deployed VoIP-capable products. Additionally, he has 11 years of systems engineering and sales experience with Advanced Micro Devices, Hewlett Packard and Philips Information Systems. He is frequently quoted in the industry press and is an accomplished security industry speaker. Mr. Beliles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Clemson University.

Bill Bozeman, CPP, CHS
President and CEO
PSA Security Network

Bill Bozeman is president and CEO of PSA Security Network, the world's largest electronic security cooperative. Mr. Bozeman has 28 years of experience in the security systems integration business and has been successful in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments.

In 2005, Mr. Bozeman was inducted into the Security Integration Hall of Fame, a lifetime achievement award which recognizes those individuals whose careers have helped shape the electronic security industry. In 2006, he was acknowledged as one of the security industry's 25 Most Influential Security Executives.

Jeremy Brecher,
Vice President-Operations and Information Technology
Diebold

Jeremy Brecher is responsible for Diebold Enterprise Security's US Operations and Information Technology Group. With over 12 years of experience, Jeremy has successfully managed numerous large-scale system conversions and new deployments for Fortune 500 companies. Diebold Enterprise's Network Services & Technology team is a key differentiator and is recognized throughout the industry as a leader in providing enterprise integrated security solutions in corporate IP environments.

Jeremy holds a bachelor's degree from Queens College, City University of New York.

John Daniels
Senior Director of Facility Security
National Basketball Association

John Daniels is the Senior Director of Facility Security for the National Basketball Association. He provides global oversight for thirteen NBA corporate offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, he is responsible for the NBA Store in New York City and two NBA warehouses. He has over fifteen years of experience in retail loss prevention, retail operations, executive protection and special event security working with companies such as Federated Department Stores, Nike Inc., World Duty Free and Toys R Us. John oversaw the conversion of a local based analog camera system and card access system housed in a few locations to a centrally managed global IP camera and card access system.

John has a BS degree in Biology from St. John's University and is a veteran of the U.S.M.C. where he served as a Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Instructor during the Desert Storm military conflict.

Dan Dunkel,
President
New Era Associates

Dan Dunkel brings over 22 years of successful sales, management, and executive experience in the information technology industry to a consulting practice focused on the emerging field of security convergence.

His background includes domestic and international responsibilities for direct sales organizations, value added reseller channels, and OEM contracts. His product knowledge spans enterprise software, server architectures, and networking technologies. Danís employment history includes senior roles in pre-IPO ventures, mid cap IT manufacturers, and Fortune 50 organizations.

His firm, New Era Associates, is a privately held consultancy specializing in sales strategy and business partner development between IT and physical
security vendors and integrators. NEA client's range from Fortune 500 enterprises to privately funded and venture backed start-ups. All share a common interest
in collaborating on integrated security solutions deployed within the framework of an enterprise policy. The goal is to accelerate security deployments to defend organizations against both traditional business risk and new global threats.

Bob Gauvreau
Manager, Corporate Security
City of Ottawa, Canada's Capital City

Bob Gauvreau, the current Manager of Corporate Security for the City of Ottawa, is responsible for the design, implementation and operation of the City's Integrated Security Management System, for the security of over 15,000 employees, contractors and thousands of visitors who utilize the over 900 city facilities and more than 700 parks. Security Magazine recognized him as one of the 25 most Influential Security Executives in its December 2006 issue. Bob takes a leading role in the security planning for major national and international public events in the city. His work has garnered international recognition, with invitations to address international and national security conferences on various subjects such as Violence in the Workplace, Workplace Investigations, Threat and Risk Analysis, Integrated Security Management Systems, and Emergency Management. He has been active in the Security & Law Enforcement industries for over 35 years, beginning his career as a Police Officer and holds a Diploma in Advance Police Sciences. He received a Certificate of Commendation from the Canadian Governor General, for decisive action in a life-threatening situation. Bob has taught at both English and French Community Colleges in Law and Security, Security Management, and Alarm Technician programs. He has been featured in both national and international security publications in Security Director of the Year initiatives and has received the Security Best Practice Award from Security Magazine for his innovative and creative security solutions. Bob is a member of the Canadian Alarm and Security Association (CANASA), the Canadian Society for Industrial Security (CSIS), ASIS International, (ASIS) Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), and the Canadian Government Standards Board (CGSB) committee on security.

Maria Gonzales
Vice President and President-in-Waiting
Nortronics Corp

Maria Gonzalez is Vice President and President-in-Waiting of Nortronics Corp., a security integrator serving over 2,000 residential, commercial and institutional buildings in the New York metro area. Gonzalez leads the company’s business development, security systems design, and marketing efforts.

An active member of real estate community, Gonzalez serves as co-chair of the sponsorship committee of the Association of Real Estate Women (AREW) and is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and Women in Security Electronics (WISE). She was recently honored as “Woman of Valor” by The Capuchin Food Pantries, and one of “40 Under 40” in New Jersey real estate by Real Estate New Jersey and Top 20 Women in Real Estate by Development NY.

Gonzalez has been featured in The Record, The Cooperator, Real Estate New York, Security Director News, Security Systems News, Security, and many more media. She has been published in Real Estate Weekly, New York Real Estate Journal, MANN Report, and Security Director News.

Gonzalez studied marketing and advertising at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).

Dr. Alan J. Lipton
Chief Technology Officer
Object Video

Dr. Alan Lipton is the chief technology officer at ObjectVideo, where he oversees a team of over 50 scientists and engineers that develop and commercialize computer vision technologies for applications such as security, surveillance and business intelligence gathering. Prior to working at ObjectVideo, Dr. Lipton was a member of the research faculty at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he acted as a project co-manager of DARPA's VSAM project. This project developed automated, real-time algorithms that guide a network of active video sensors to monitor the activities of people and vehicles in complex scenes. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia in 1996. For his thesis, he studied the problem of vision-based mobile robot navigation using natural landmarks.

Ben Scaglione
Director of Security
New York Presbyterian Hospital

Ben Scaglione is the Director of Security at New York Presbyterian Hospital, at the New York Weill Cornell Campus. For the past 25 years Ben has directed hospital security departments in the New York tri-state area. Ben is a Certified Protection Professional and has a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. He is a member of the ASIS International Healthcare Council, a past Officer for the Northern New Jersey Chapter of ASIS International and currently serves on the board of the Metropolitan Healthcare Safety and Security Directors Association.

Ben is an accomplished author writing for ASIS, the International Healthcare Safety and Security Directors Association, Lawyers and Judges Publishing and Security Journal. He also teaches security management courses at several area colleges.

Mark Scaparro
Executive Vice President, Sales
HID Corp.

Mark Scaparro is HID’s executive vice president of worldwide sales bringing over 20 years of direct security industry experience to the company. Leading the company’s channel, OEM, distributor and dealer/installer sales efforts, his responsibilities also include cross-channel strategy development from the dealer to the enterprise integrator in their efforts to serve the security and IT markets. Prior to joining HID, Mark was vice president of sales and marketing for Pinkerton Systems Integration and he has held various executive-level positions with API Security, Omega Corp, and Alarmex. Mark holds a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from California State Polytechnic University.

Paul Smith
Chief Operating Officer
DVTel

Smith is a veteran technology industry executive with management experience in sales, marketing, operations and product development. At DVTel, he has led the organization through five years of tremendous growth by developing a worldwide sales team, managing day-to-day operations, and providing a strong corporate voice and vision. He has written and been quoted for numerous articles that educate the market on advanced software solutions for security and has delivered presentations on the growth of IP video management at top industry conferences and events. Previously, Smith was a member of the founding team of DSET Corp.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Bob Sommerfeld
President
Adesta

As President of Adesta, Bob Sommerfeld directs the strategic focus of new business development and coordinates the governance of construction, installation, maintenance and operations of the company's communications and security networks. He has over 30 years of industry experience, including numerous previous roles at Adesta. He has held the position of President since 2000. In addition, Mr. Sommerfeld has 17 years of experience with engineering consulting firms where he provided engineering and construction management services to the telecommunications industry.