James Acevedo

U.S. Security Associates planned several events for clients and associates and introduced new USA executives In just a few days, security professionals from around the world are converging on Anaheim, California for the ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2015). U.S. Security Associates (USA), a national security company headquartered in the Atlanta area, is exhibiting at the show and hosting clients and prospects at specially planned events throughout the week. “Every year, we look forward to this opportunity to entertain customers and colleagues, make new connections, and expand our global network,” says Alton Harvey, U.S. Security Associates’ senior vice president of national sales. Mr. Harvey and a contingent of national account representatives are joining USA’s corporate executives, region presidents, and other key security company leaders in USA’s booth, #1601, located at one of the main exhibit hall entrances. USA’s Representatives USA’s affiliates Andrews International (AI) and Staff Pro also plan to have representatives present in the booth. James Acevedo, CPP, CPS, AI’s executive director of global operations, and D.C. Page, senior vice president of AI’s Consulting, Investigations and International division, are scheduled to speak at two of Monday’s education sessions. William M. Besse, CHS-V, vice president of the Consulting, Investigations and International division, is also representing AI in the USA booth. Besse served on the technical committee that just released the new ANSI/ASIS Risk Assessment Standard. U.S. Security Associates is one of the largest security companies represented at the conference, which is promoted as “security’s most influential event.” With over 600 exhibitors, dozens of networking events and more than 200 educational sessions on security industry hot topics, there is much to see and do at ASIS 2015. Introduction Of USA’s New Executives U.S. Security Associates is planning several events for clients and associates and introduced new USA executives to include Brian Gimlett, former Secret Service, Harold Underdown, former Navy SEAL, and Tony Velasquez, former FBI. Mr. Harvey anticipates that the conference and trade show will be busy and productive. “Every day is jam-packed with valuable opportunities – to learn from a world-class lineup of speakers and education sessions, to educate the marketplace on the USA brand and service capabilities and to meet with our prospects and clients throughout the show.”

U.S. Security Associates is one of the largest security companies represented on the ASIS 2015 exhibit floor This month, executives and managers from the Atlanta-based security company U.S. Security Associates join more than 20,000 security professionals in Anaheim, California for the ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2015). ASIS International is the largest membership organization for security management professionals, and its annual conference is the security industry’s “can’t miss” event. ASIS 2015 takes place from September 28 to October 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Networking Sessions The show features more than 200 operational and information security sessions on issues ranging from counter-terrorism to malware to threats from unmanned vehicles. U.S. Security Associates will be well represented in these sessions by employees in their Consulting, Investigations & International Division. James Acevedo, CPP, CPS, Executive Director of global operations, is among the experts leading a session on countermeasures for unmanned systems and emerging threats. D.C. Page, Senior Vice President, is speaking in a session focused on Cuba and balancing national security with private interests. In addition to “ripped from the headlines” education sessions and 600+ exhibits of the hottest technologies, new products, and must-have services, the conference offers a variety of networking events, from the opening welcome reception to the President’s Reception to the closing evening’s Foundation Night. Throughout the week, there are networking luncheons, receptions, dine-arounds, and night-time events where security services professionals can meet peers from diverse industries around the world. Keynote Address In the keynote address at Tuesday’s general session, Raymond W. Kelly, former commissioner of the New York Police Department, is offering his insights on cyber security and counter terrorism. Wednesday’s keynote speaker, General Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and former director of the National Security Agency, is speaking about political, economic, and security situations in hot spots around the world. At the closing luncheon on Thursday, General James Mattis, former commander of the United States Joint Forces Command, is sharing lessons on leadership and guidance. U.S. Security Associates is one of the largest security companies represented on the ASIS 2015 exhibit floor, with a prime location by the exhibit hall entrance at Booth #1601. In the booth, U.S. Security Associates’ President & CEO, Richard L. Wyckoff, is joining the company’s corporate and division executives, managers from throughout the country, to include affiliates Andrews International and Staff Pro. Wyckoff commented, "We are excited to spend time with clients and prospects and share with them  everything we have to offer, from new customer service and client engagement programs to the latest in our leading edge technology applications and service capabilities.”