Our Creed
We believe that we have an obligation to our members to aid hem in the realization of their professional goals and aspirations.
We believe that a professional society of members committed to helping each other is the keystone that will support and sustain growth.
We believe that our members should consider membership in our Chapter the most significant, cost-effective investment that they can make in their professional future.
Our History
ASIS is the largest international educational organization for security professionals, with over 38,000 members worldwide. ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that focus on both the fundamentals and the most recent advancements in security management.
On January 28th, 1974, the Florida West Coast Chapter of A.S.I.S. assumed the obligation of and was chartered as, Chapter 30 of the American Society of Industrial Security. A.S.I.S. is now known as ASIS International. Our Florida West Coast Chapter serves as a local resource for information on various security and management skills by exposing members to all disciplines so that they can become key participants in the modern business environment.
The Florida Chapter has a proud history. We are a five-time Chapter of the Year award winner (I.B. Hale Award) however, our true strength is our membership. Our growing chapter includes top professionals from every security related field in the Tampa Bay Area.
Our Board
ASIS Chapter 30 2018
Valerie Scott
Chair
Logan Rees
Immediate Past Chair
Mervin Ricketts
Membership Chair
Ken Stewart
Program Chair
Chris Chambers
Young Professionals
Co-Chair
James Castano
Vice Chair
Carrie Buck
Newsletter Chair
Matt Mularoni
Foundation Liaison
Bob O'Shell
Placement Chair
David Fleet
Law Enforcement Liaison
Rick Jahnke
Treasurer
Bill Davis, CPP
Council Liaison
Alan Hill, CPP
Certification Co-Chair
Jim Parish
Law Enforcement Liaison
Lee Connelly
Mentorship Chair
Dawn McMahon
Secretary & Media Design
Amber Morris
Women in Security Liaison
Bret Bartlett
Certification Co-Chair
Al Perotti, CPP
Security Liaison
Paul Ward
Young Professionals
Co-Chair
Interested in learning more ...
The ASIS Florida West Coast Chapter 30 Board meets monthly. Visitors and members interested in board activities or membership are encouraged to attend.