Gene is an active duty soldier assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina with the United States Army Special Operations Command. He has over eighteen years in the Army and has served 16 of those years as a Military Policeman.

Gene has extensive experience in Physical Security and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). He is a graduate of numerous security-related military courses including the Conventional Physical Security Course, Anti-Terrorism Program Manager’s Course, and the Corps of Engineers’ Security Engineering Course.

Gene earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Troy University, graduating with honors. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in Business and Organization Security Management with Webster University. Gene earned his CPP™ certification from ASIS International in June 2009.

Jeff is an active duty soldier working at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. He currently has over twenty two years in the Army with seventeen of those years in the Special Operations community. He will retire later this year and then begin his follow-on career in the realm of security operations.

Jeff’s focus for much of the last ten years has been in Physical Security and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). He was an instructor in the Operations and Intelligence Course teaching a forty hour block of instruction on Target Analysis. More recently he served on a Regional Survey Team performing site surveys of U.S. Diplomatic facilities overseas. Of special note was his position as structures chief for the survey of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow Russia and also his participation in two Olympic Surveys (Summer Olympics in Greece 2004 and Winter Olympics in Italy 2005/2006).

Jeff earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Campbell University, graduating with honors, and is currently pursuing his Graduate Degree with Webster University. He is pursuing his Masters Program in Business and Organizational Security Management which he desires to tie in with his military training and experience. Jeff is also actively pursuing his Security Certifications with ASIS and is preparing for his CPP™ and PSP™ Exams. He is also Certified in Homeland Security - Level III.

Treasurer - Mr. Dan Brand, CPP™

Al is currently the Chairperson & Instructor of the Security Management Curriculum at Webster University, Pope AFB, NC. He has extensive experience (20 plus years) in security and law enforcement and has served the public in the following positions: military and civilian security director, police administrator, instructor and police officer. During his 34 years of military duty (28 active & 6 reserve), Al served in numerous military special operations positions, as both an officer and enlisted person, including three combat tours in the Republic of Vietnam.

Al received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Tampa, Florida and a Master of Arts majoring in Administration of Justice from Wichita State. He has also attended numerous security and law enforcement and management related courses given by ASIS, FBI, IACP, civilian agencies and the military.

Al has been a member of ASIS International since 1981. He has held a variety of leadership positions within ASIS to include Program Chairperson, Quad Cities Chapter, 1982-84; Secretary, Fayetteville Chapter, 1989; Chairperson, Fayetteville Chapter, 1990, 1991,1995, 2000; Vice-Chairperson, Fayetteville Chapter, 1997; CPP Representative, Fayetteville Chapter, 2001; Public Relations Chairperson, Fayetteville Chapter, 2001 & 2002.

Al earned his certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) in 1983 and has numerous military commendations. Al is also a member of the Trout Unlimited and Quality Deer Management Association. His interests involve hunting, fishing, hiking, gardening and woodworking. He is married to Anita Kittredge.

Pete is a graduate student at Methodist University currently pursuing his MBA in Organizational Management and Leadership. He is past Chapter Chair (2008) and Webmaster (2008 and 2009). He will continue to serve as Webmaster in 2010. His interests include physical security, asset management, and loss prevention.