Speakers Corner

Enzo Addesa

Enzo Addesa
Director of Security
Peel Region School Board

About Mr. Addesa
Since 2000, Enzo Addesa has held the position of Security/Risk Manager for the Peel District School Board. He is responsible for the protection of Board assets and safety of students and staff through intrusion alarms, access control, CCTV systems, lockdown procedures, crime prevention audits, and investigations. Enzo's risk management duties include purchasing insurance, managing liability and property claims, conducting risk management workshops with School Administrators to reduce Board liability and property exposure. The Peel District School Board has more than 230 schools, 150,000 students and 14,000 employees. Before joining the Peel District School Board, Enzo spent more than 10 years with a major Canadian department store and a national sporting goods retailer in Corporate Loss Prevention Management. Enzo has a B.A. in Criminology, a diploma in Law and Security Administration and an accreditation of Canadian Risk Management (CRM).

Panel: The End User Perspective


Alan Bell

Alan W. Bell
President
Globe Risk International

About Mr. Bell
There are very few individuals who could deliver such a presentation, drawing from years of front line experience. Having spent 22 years with British Special Forces (SAS – Special Air Service), Alan has participated in counter terrorist operations worldwide and can offer a first-hand, unique and interesting perspective on the subject of terrorism. 

As a professional resource, Alan is called to comment on terrorist and international security-related events by Canadian media (TV, radio, newspaper, magazines) and regularly appears on Canadian national networks.

Alan is the President of Globe Risk International Inc., (est. 1996), an internationally renowned security-consulting firm, providing consulting services, crisis management and specialized training to companies operating both domestically and internationally. Globe Risk was retained to develop the concept of security operations for one of Canada’s largest signature projects in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

With world events moving into unknown areas and into unpredictable times, Alan believes that providing a presentation on terrorism would give security professionals and businesses an offering that is modern, current, and relevant to today’s changing world.

Keynote: Terrorism - The Growing Threat to Canada


Donna Brown
Consultant
Ana-Lies Enterprises

About Ms. Brown
Donna Brown began her law enforcement career over 37 years ago with the Toronto Police Services. There she worked records, youth staff services, uniform patrol, morality squad, undercover and the homicide squad. After leaving the force she worked as a successful private investigator in Toronto.

In the early 80s she joined CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) where she has gained an impressive enforcement background dealing with weapons, narcotics, pornography, and terrorism. For the past 25 years she has studied counter terrorism, interviewing techniques, and mastered the study of human behaviour.

ASIS: The Forensic Approach to Reading People


Michelle Cain

Michelle Cain
President
Cain Sales Solutions

About Ms. Cain
Michelle Cain is the founder and president of Cain Sales Solutions. Having the solid foundation of more than 25 years of sales experience has enabled Cain to be a valued leader in building world-class sales organizations. She has taken on a variety of roles, ranging from research, telesales, and direct sales to sales management, training and coaching. She has significant experience working in lead generation, new account development, and existing account management across a wide range of industries.

Michelle has worked with a number of leading organizations to assess their sales teams and deliver a development program that combines professional sales training and an aftercare coaching program. Recognizing that return on investment is a key aspect for any sales team, she also helps clients develop and implement a measurement system that ensures the right combination of activity and results. Michelle has assisted sales professionals in reaching their goals through the effective combination of research, prospecting, and direct selling and account management skills.

Topics: Everybody Sells, 5 Keys to Sales Success and Focusing on Prospecting Skills


Gary Cameron

Gary Cameron P. Eng
Vice President - Professional Services
Bell Canada

About Mr. Cameron
Gary Cameron is Vice President - Professional Services, within the Business Markets division of Bell Canada. Bell Business Markets provides information and technology communications solutions to Canada's largest public and private sector organizations. In this role, Gary leads all aspects of a business comprised of 800 consultants and technical experts who are focused on designing and delivering complex solutions for our customers.

Gary has been with Bell Canada and the BCE family for 25 years, working in increasingly senior positions in Provisioning, Technology, Marketing and Sales. Gary previously held the position of President - Bell Security Solutions Inc (BSSI) in 2005/2006. He was VP - Sales from 1999 to 2005, where he was responsible for managing all aspects of Bell's relationship with 300 major accounts ($1B / year), including the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, as well as large Municipalities, Universities, School Boards and Hospitals.

Topic: Securing Smartphones & Mobile Internet Devices for the Enterprise


JF Champagne

JF Champagne
Executive Director
Canadian Security Association

About Mr. Champagne
Mr. Champagne is currently the Executive Director of the Canadian Security Association (CANASA). He has more than 15 years experience in the security industry mostly working with electronic security manufacturers in various technical, sales, and management positions.

Panel: Future of Security


Steve Dentinger

Steve Dentinger, C.E.T.
Director of Marketing
Keyscan

About Mr. Dentinger
Steve Dentinger, C.E.T., is the Director of Marketing at Keyscan Access Control Systems. Steve has more than 14 years of experience in the electronics protection industry and has been with Keyscan Access Control Systems for 5 years. Steve brings a keen understanding and vision on technology coupled with an acute business savvy outlook to this forum on the Future of Security. Steve’s role as Director of Marketing at Keyscan has placed him at the forefront of security technology.

Panel: Future of Security


Carlo Di Leo

Carlo Di Leo
Double Vision Group Ltd.
Richmond Hill

About Mr. Di Leo
Carlo's background is in Computer Engineering. He worked at IBM for four years and shortly after leaving he started Double Vision (in 2004).  He is very interested in security technology and how new technology can help customers.  He did not come from the security industry, but discovered through research that the industry was really behind in technology

Panel: Future Role of the Integrator


Carlo Di Leo

Don Doberstein
U.S. Technical Director - West
Anixter Inc.

About Mr. Doberstein
Don has been with Anixter for over twenty-six years, joining the company in 1984 just at the time of the divestiture of the telecommunications industry. During his tenure at Anixter he has held a variety of sales, engineering and management positions. For the past twelve years Don has been a Systems Engineer covering a five state territory in the Upper Midwest. Currently he is responsible for Anixter’s field engineering staff in the western half of the U.S. Don has had experience working to solve the network problems of customers of all sizes from small emerging companies to those at the top of the Fortune 500 list. Don has worked on projects of all sizes, from helping customers select individual products for a Telecom Room to writing corporate specifications for cable technology deployment and the build out of major corporate data centers.

Panel: Networking 101


Colin Doe

Colin Doe
President & CEO
Veridin Systems Canada Inc.

About Mr. Doe
Veridin Systems Canada is an enterprise level security technology company servicing a range of clients located throughout North America. Since 1991, Veridin has gained a reputation for technologically advanced security solutions including systems integration, CCTV, Access Control, IP enabled systems and more. They were ranked as one of Canada's Fastest - Growing Companies by PROFIT magazine, as part of their 22nd annual PROFIT 100 listing of Canada's fastest growing companies.

Panel: Future Role of the Integrator


Christina Duffy

Christina Duffey, CPP
Director, Customer Service
Paragon Security

About Ms. Duffey
Christina started as security officer in Chicago and Phoenix. She has always worked on operations/client management.

Panel: Women in Security


Christina Duffy

Peter Dyk
Director, Solutions Design and Management

About Mr. Dyk
Peter Dyk joined Solutions Design and Management in 1983 as an Electronics Engineering Technologist to work on, at that time, the next generation of Access Control systems. After holding various titles over the years, in 2002, Peter was appointed Director of the newly formed Solutions Design and Management group - a team of professionals that draws together all the resources required to support Sales, Service, Installation and the Customer Monitoring Centre through the design of large or complex security solutions. The team consists of Pre-Sales Engineering, IP Management, Product Managers and Support personnel.
 
Peter is responsible for ensuring that the ISL access control product line remains reliable and stable for a large client base that uses the system while ensuring the right blend of offerings satisfy the needs of a dynamic marketplace.

Panel: Future Role of the Integrator


Silvia Fraser

Silvia Fraser, CPP, PMP, CSPM, CPO
Supervisor, Buildings Security
Union Station
Facilities Management Division
Corporate Security
City of Toronto

About Ms. Fraser
Silvia has been with the City of Toronto for nine years. Her career in security started 13 years ago with a Law Enforcement and Security diploma and her goal was to become a police officer. Six years ago she became a supervisor and worked on the Union Station security enhancement worth $60 million.

Panel: Women in Security


Brian Gordon

Brian Gordon
International Sales Manager
Door King

About Mr. Gordon
Brian Gordon is the International Sales Manager of Door King, a manufacturer of gate operators, access control equipment and telecommunication equipment with access control. He has been a member of the electronic security and access control industry since 1984.

Panel: Future of Security


Andy Hewitson

Andy Hewitson, P.Eng., M.B.A.
President
Hewitson Management Solutions, Inc.

About Mr. Hewitson
Through Hewitson Management Solutions Inc., Andy Hewitson provides a wide range of Planning, Marketing, Sales and General Management advisory services to owners of businesses in the small-to-medium size sector, to help them grow profitably, dominate their markets, and resolve difficult challenges. To his current practice, Andy brings 37 years of business experience, in consulting engineering, senior management roles and as Canadian VP/General Manager for divisions of global Fortune 500 firms. He has worked with owners of small and medium-sized firms throughout his career, and has turned around or started up and profitably grown a number of businesses in that time.

Topic: Staying in Business - Cash Isn't Everything .... It CAN be the ONLY Thing!


David Hyde, M.Sc, CPC., Owner & Principal Consultant
Owner & Principal Consultant
David Hyde and Associates

About Mr. Hyde
David Hyde is an industry-recognized leader and respected senior advisor in the field of security management.  Over his 26-year career he has owned and operated an award-winning business, guided security at some of Canada's most iconic landmarks and led the enterprise security program for a $17 billion global corporation.

As a security executive with Cadillac Fairview, David built the national security strategy and set company policy for security and emergency management across 83 site locations.  He assembled a well-respected team of 5 regional directors, 40 site security managers and 550 front-line security staff.

David holds a Masters Degree in Security & Risk Management from the University of Leicester and a Certificate in Security Management from the University of Calgary.  He has completed The Wharton School's Development Program for Security Executives and is a Certified Professional Coach.  Since 2005, David has taught security and crime prevention classes at the University of Calgary.

David left Cadillac Fairview in early 2010, assembling a small group of leading industry professionals to form his own consulting practice, David Hyde & Associates.  The firm currently provides a range of security, crisis and resilience management advisory services to a growing list of clients across many industry sectors.

CSIS: Using Performance-Based Incentives to Leverage Better Service from Your Guard Services Vendor


Sherri Ireland

Sherri Ireland
Director, Systems
ADT Advanced Integration / Intercon Security

About Ms. Ireland
Sherri has been with ADT-Intercon Security for 19 years.  Starting from a uniformed, "front line" position, Sherri has worked in various capacities at Intercon, while climbing the ranks. Through her dedication and drive, Sherri now holds the executive level position of Director (of Systems) at Intercon, and has been a key factor for many high profile projects and clients.  Sherri is an excellent example and inspiration for the advancement of women in our Industry.

Panel: Women in Security


Jonathan Klinger

Jonathan Klinger

About Mr. Klinger
Jonathan Klinger is Vice President of Marketing for Honeywell Security & Communications, where he leads the definition and launch of the company’s next generation of residential and commercial security systems.   Prior to joining Honeywell, Jonathan was responsible for leading the growth and turnaround of businesses in the consumer goods, desktop PC and mobile software industries, with Procter & Gamble, Hewlett Packard and Webraska Mobile Technologies, an Apax Ventures funded company.

Jonathan has a Masters in Manufacturing Engineering from Cambridge University, England and an MBA from INSEAD, France.

Panel: Future of Security


Marcelo Lopez
Director of Loss Prevention
Party Packagers

About Mr. Lopez
Marcelo Lopez is the director of loss prevention at Party Packagers, which carries a selection of party supplies throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Panel: The End User Perspective


Don MacAlister

Don MacAlister
Canadian Security Magazine's Security Director of the Year

Executive Director, Lower Mainland Integrated Protection Services, Fraser Health | Vancouver Coastal Health | Providence Health Care | Provincial Health Services Authority

About Mr. MacAlister
Don has more than 30 years experience in health care, university campus and corrections protection, extensive experience in large, complex, multi-jurisdictional organizations and is an international leader in developing industry guidelines for health care security.

Keynote: Thursday, October 21, 9 a.m.


Bob Marentette

Bob Marentette
Director of Security,
Art Gallery of Hamilton

About Mr. Marentette
Bob has been employed in the Canadian security industry for almost four decades having served in roles from guard duties to senior management.  For the last two and half decades Bob has been involved in the protection of cultural property beginning with the Royal Ontario Museum, followed by the Government of Ontario and currently as Director of Security for the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

He has dedicated the last two decades of his career towards the betterment of the Canadian security industry. Bob has served on numerous government and local advisory boards and the Board of Directors for the Canadian Society for Industrial Security. He is currently the Executive Director for the Society and has been a member since 1985. He has been honored several times by the Society for his contributions to the betterment of Canadian security industry and has been written about and published in Canadian Security Magazine.

CSIS: Art Theft- A Cultural Property Protection Nightmare Come True


Dan Marston

Dan Marston
Electronic Security Division
National Sales Manager
Diebold Canada

About Mr. Marston
Dan Marston is National Sales Manager for Diebold Canada, he is a seasoned executive who brings 22+ years of security industry experience leading the strategic, operational, and financial growth for several market leading security solutions providers.

Dan has directed several security firms throughout his career, including a $45 million industry leader with over 3,000 employees while managing the design and implementation of integrated security systems solutions on behalf of many of Canada's leading corporations.  In addition to these wide ranging successes, Dan has also demonstrated a true entrepreneurial approach to this industry whereby he started and profitably ran his own successful full-service security business with more than 130 employees. This successful company was eventually sold to a highly successful security enterprise.

Panel: Future Role of the Integrator


Joe JcCann

Joe McCann
Business Development
BULLDOG FIRE & SECURITY
Kitchener-Waterloo

About Mr. McCann
Joe McCann is a licenced electrician by trade. He entered the security business over 20 years ago with another company he helped start. He did everything from design and sell / marketing to ordering materials, install, program and test systems and invoicing. This grew from a one-man operation to a staff of eight people and then he changed roles to a management position before going to Bulldog Fire and Security which he is a current partner in. He has his fire alarm certification licence, and CANASA level 1 Alarm Technicians licence and numerous product training certifications.  

Bulldog Fire & Security is located in Kitchener-Waterloo and has been in operation since January 2000. The company was chosen as the SP&T News Integrator of the Year in 2009.

Panel: Future Role of the Integrator


Gene McLean

Gene McLean
President
Canadian Society of Industrial Security Inc. (CSIS Inc.)

About Mr. McLean
Gene is the president of the Canadian Society of Industrial Security Inc. (CSIS Inc.) and is formerly the Vice President & Chief Security Officer for TELUS Communications Company. He currently owns and operates McLean Security Advisory + Associates Inc.

Panel: The End User Perspective


Robert Moore

Robert Moore
Country Manager, Canada
Axis Communications

About Mr. Moore
Robert Moore has spent the last 10 years of his career providing thought leadership and consultation in the area of surveillance technology. As the Canadian country manager for Axis Communications, Moore is responsible for all business operations in the region, including new business development and sales team leadership. He also manages Axis’ local relationships with key distribution, channel and application development partners. Prior to joining Axis, Mr. Moore served as a regional manager and channel manager for NETBOTZ, Inc., a provider of IP-based monitoring solutions. During this time, he migrated the company from a direct sales model to a channel sales model and also co-developed marketing plans with resellers. Prior to that he served as an account executive for the disaster recovery divisions at both SunGard and Varityper, a digital printing company.

Panel: Future of Security and Best Practices for Implementing Network Video


Iain Morton

Randy Nelson
Owner
PROAM Civil Loss Recovery and
PROAM Private Investigation / Security Agency

About Mr. Nelson
Randy Nelson is a former Toronto Police Officer, who has also held senior executive loss prevention positions with several national retail organizations including The Bay, Blockbuster Canada, Athletes World. He is an active member of the Retail Council of Canada and currently owns and operates PROAM Civil Loss Recovery and PROAM Private Investigation / Security Agency.

Panel: The End User Perspective


Graham Ospreay
G.P. Ospreay and Associates

About Mr. Ospreay
Graham P. Ospreay is a court qualified forensic document examiner and forgery analyst. His areas of expertise include: forensic examination of documents, identification of handwriting and signatures; examination of altered documents and obscure, obliterated or erased entries; identification of mechanical impressions, stamps and seals; identification and risk assessment of anonymous and threatening communications; identification and analysis of graffiti and other related markings; authentication & forgery detection of art, antiques & collectibles; art and antique theft investigation; investigation and identification of trademark infringements; counterfeit product identification; identity theft analysis & investigation and forensic fraud examination.

Graham has been called upon to give evidence and provide expert witness testimony for both criminal and civil matters in Provincial and State Courts as well as various Arbitration & Review Board Hearings. His case work is international in scope and includes forensic examinations and testimony throughout Canada and the United States. He has provided both training & educational seminars, security and forensic investigations and opinion evidence in North and South America, Europe, United Arab Emirates, Israel, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Republic, India, Pakistan, Japan, China and South Korea.

Graham is currently in private practice under G. P. Ospreay & Associates in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.

CSIS: Anonymous and Threatening Communications in the Workplace


Frank Pietrobono Frank J. Pietrobono
Director of Sales, Intrusion Brands
Tyco Security Products

About Mr. Pietrobono
Frank J. Pietrobono is based in Toronto, and is a graduate of both Ryerson Electronics Program and the Executive Program at Schulich School of Business. He is currently the Director of Sales, Intrusion brands (including the DSC brand), for Tyco Security Products. In his current role Frank is responsible for the Canadian market in addition to the strategic development of National Accounts and Vertical Markets in North America. He is a 25 year veteran in the security industry with experience in projects such as Toronto Catholic School Board, Department of National Defense, Aboriginal Art Gallery in Main, Cheyenne Hospital just to name a few. A Past President of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Security Association, and Certified Sales Professional, Frank has been involved in all aspects of the security industry - including CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion and most recently Interactive Services.

Panel: Future of Security


Virgil Reed

Virgil Reed
Reed Security
Saskatoon

About Mr. Reed
Virgil started in the security industry with ADT in 1998. He spent two-and-a-half years in commercial sales and decided he wanted to work for himself. He created his own company and now has nine employees.

Panel: Future Role of the Integrator


Brian Robertson, B.A., LL.B.
Senior Training Associate
David Hyde and Associates

About Mr. Robertson
Brian Robertson is the Principal of Diligent Security Training and Consulting, the affiliated training division of David Hyde and Associates, and the Senior Training Associate for DHA.  Having variously held positions as the Recruiting and Training Manager for one of British Columbia’s largest contract security services provider, the Security Manager for one of Ontario’s largest gaming facilities, and the Program Manager for the private security training division of the Police Academy at the Justice Institute of BC,  Brian draws on nearly two decades of experience in all facets of security personnel management and training.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from Dalhousie University as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) from Acadia University, and has served as a sessional instructor in legal studies with the Law and Security Administration (LASA) Program at Conestoga College. He currently serves as Regulatory Affairs Advisor to the national Board of Directors of the Canadian Society for Industrial Security, Chairs the College Liaison Committee for the Toronto Chapter of ASIS International, and writes a widely-read monthly opinion column on issues related to private security regulation, training, and management for Canadian Security Magazine. He is the author of two law-related textbooks and of the popular Security Guard Exam Preparation Guide published by Emond Montgomery Publications in April of this year.

CSIS: Using Performance-Based Incentives to Leverage Better Service from Your Guard Services Vendor


Cameron Serles
President,
Xiris Automation Inc.

About Mr. Serles
Cameron Serles is Founder, President and CEO of Xiris Automation Inc., a manufacturer of “machines that can see” defects in manufactured goods for several niche global manufacturing industries such as optical disc (CDs, DVDs), Photo Voltaics and metal fabrication.  He founded Xiris Automation in 1989 and was their first (and probably worst) software developer.  Today, he is involved in strategic planning, sales development and corporate management at Xiris. He also advises several other small companies on technology and R&D issues and sits on the board of some not-for-profit organizations.

Prior to establishing Xiris, Cameron Serles worked in manufacturing automation for Northern Telecom and process automation in the oil industry for Schlumberger Ltd.  He holds a Bachelor’s of Applied Scienc and Master’s of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.

CSIS: Implementing Privacy in Surveillance Video


Judy Shulga

Judy Shulga CPP
Staff Sergeant
System Security Section
Special Constable Services
Toronto Transit Commission

About Ms. Shulga
With the TTC for 30 years, Judy started as a plainclothes investigator in a frontline position. Gradually the department evolved to sworn officers with constable services. Her current job is managing the protective services unit.

Panel: Women in Security


Lina Tsakiris

Lina Tsakiris, CPP 
Manager of Physical Security
Canada, Europe
Protection Services
RBC Royal Bank of Canada

About Ms. Tsakiris
Lina's primary responsibilities include developing security master plans to mitigate risks for RBC in Canada, Europe and Asia. Lina has an extensive background in the private sector in both guard and investigation firms.

Panel: Women in Security


Jennifer Valentine

Jennifer Valentyne 
LiveEye Host on Citytv's Breakfast Television

About Ms. Valentyne

Jennifer Valentyne started her career in 1987 at Citytv as a weekend intern while attending school and performing as a cheerleader for the Toronto Argonauts. After graduating from Centennial College's Radio & Television Broadcasting Program, she was hired full-time as a graphics operator for MuchMusic, and then as a creator of on-air promos for both MuchMusic and Citytv. She is often remembered as the Citytv "Prize Queen." Jennifer was 'discovered' when singing at a staff party and was hired as the "Singing Weathergirl" on BT-BreakfastTelevision.

Jennifer reports each morning from locations around and beyond the Greater Toronto Area with “LiveEye”, giving viewers a first hand account of events in and around our city. On any given day, Jennifer can be found doing anything from the flying trapeze at Circus School, milking a goat at the Winter Fair, building a house with Habitat for Humanity, repelling down a building in support of Easter Seals or jumping in Lake Ontario on for the Polar Bear Dip in support of World Vision.

Jennifer's eternal optimism and flair for humour is woven into talks that are peppered with engaging stories from her youth, current job and family life.

Closing Keynote: Thursday, October 21, 9 a.m.