Our Mission

The Secure Building Council (SBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating more secure, resilient, and intelligent built environments.
Through the SHIELD Certification, we provide guidelines and best practices for security design, technology implementation, operations, compliance, and liability—helping both new and existing buildings strengthen their security posture and align with industry standards.

By fostering collaboration among building owners, architects, engineers, and technology partners, SBC is driving a more unified and proactive approach to security.

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Join Secure Building Council

If you want to be part of the organization helping lead the transformation of Security Design, connect with like-minded leaders of the industry and stay or stay up to date about the latest trends and technology, join us!

Whatever it is that you are interested in, we have 4 Committees that you can be part of: Technical, Outreach, Commercial and the Advisory Board.

Our Team

Meet the visionary leaders who are shaping the industry

Executive Committee

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Paula Balmori
President
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Ryan Searless
IMEG
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Brian Petruzzi
Meta
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Bill Inzeo
Salesforce
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Derek Ommert
Assa Abloy

Technical Committee

TechCo Chairs

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Grant Miller
Allegion
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Michael Niola
The Consulting Group

TechCo Subcommittee Members

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Josh Cavalancia
Viasat
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Matt Calo
IntegralRSG
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Christopher Martini
ZBeta
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William Moffett
County of Henrico

Outreach Committee

Outreach Chairs

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Ashlyn McGovern
Theseus Professional Services
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Laurie Dickson
Hivewatch

OutCo Subcommittee Members

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Nicole Morson
NORR
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Sophie Seidner
Control Risks
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Phil Coppola
HID
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Jeremy Fromm
Mercury

Commercial Committee

ComCo Chairs

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Paul Benne
CEO, Sentinel Consulting
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Joe Page
Wavelynx

ComCo Subcommittee Members

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Simon Whitehouse
AESG
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Paul Jankowski
First Coast Security
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Deren Alvarez
I-Pro
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Doug Dreher
Gibraltar Perimeter Security

Strategic Operations Associate

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Liva Dorak
CISA

Advisory Board

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Brian Beidelman
LinkedIn
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Garrett Petraia
Levi Strauss & Co.
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Jonathan Stearns
Avangrid
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Julaine Simmons
McDean
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Lindsay Martinez
Badgepass
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Jennica Palecek
Colliers
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Steven Gilman
ADP
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Art Hushen
US CPTED
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Pat Hamilton
I Love You Guys Foundation
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Christopher Singh
MET Museum
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Lee Odess
Access Control Collective
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Nicholas Simoné
Aurix Security
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Phil Yu
Broadcom
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Dakota Hunt
Art Advisor

Partners

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SmithGroup is a large, integrated architecture, engineering, and planning firm. They deliver design and technical services across sectors like healthcare, education, science & technology, cultural institutions, urban development, and workplace environments — bringing together architecture, landscape, structural, mechanical/electrical systems, sustainability, and planning under one roof.

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ZBeta is a specialized physical security design, consulting, and managed services firm. They partner with clients (including critical infrastructure and architectural/engineering firms) to evaluate risks, recommend security systems, and oversee implementation — and they maintain a manufacturer-neutral stance.

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The Consulting Group is a minority-owned firm specializing in security and technology consulting for the built environment. They provide services in physical security design, technology infrastructure, and master systems integration, supporting sectors such as healthcare, data centers, education, housing, and civic infrastructure.

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Arup is a global professional services firm working across engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory. They contribute to major built environment projects—from structural, civil, and sustainability design to infrastructure and consulting services worldwide.

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A cloud-software company best known for its customer-relationship-management (CRM) platform that helps businesses manage sales, marketing, service and customer data.

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M.C. Dean is a systems integration and engineering firm specializing in “cyber-physical solutions” for mission critical facilities, secure environments, and complex infrastructure. They design, build, operate, and maintain integrated systems in power, security, automation, communications, and controls.

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IMEG is an engineering, planning, and consulting firm known for designing high-performance buildings and infrastructure. With over a century of experience, they deliver full-service design and consulting across markets, focusing on sustainable, efficient solutions.

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An enterprise security-technology firm that offers integrated hardware and cloud software for physical-security applications (video surveillance cameras, access control, environmental sensors).

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4Liberty is a technical & professional services consulting firm (certified woman-owned) that works especially with utilities. They help clients modernize the grid, transition to clean energy, manage large infrastructure projects, and oversee tasks such as project management, financial controls, physical security, and systems integration.

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Wavelynx builds next-generation access control systems and secure credentialing solutions. Their offerings include interoperable reader hardware, mobile wallet credentials (e.g. using phones), and systems that integrate with broader building security and access management infrastructure.

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SUMMIT Risk and Resilience Services delivers expert‑driven physical security, cybersecurity compliance, emergency preparedness, and risk management consulting tailored for government programs, critical infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and community lifelines. From assessments and planning to design and implementation support, SUMMIT provides insights and practical strategies that prioritize cost‑effective risk reduction and measurable returns on security investment—helping organizations protect people, secure property and assets, and sustain mission‑critical operations.

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Brivo is a cloud-based access control and security technology company. They provide platforms for remote management of doors, mobile credentialing, video surveillance integration, and analytics aimed at modern smart buildings and enterprises.

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HID (HID Global) is a leader in identity and access solutions, producing secure credentialing technologies such as smart cards, RFID tags, biometric readers, and secure identity platforms used in physical and logical access systems.

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Sentinel is a full service security consultancy that provides clients with expertise in technical and operational security.

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FCS Security Services, Inc. provides tailored, high-caliber security solutions—armed or unarmed personnel, tech-enabled patrols, and fixed post support—for commercial, data centre, government, educational and gated-community clients across 26 states and DC.

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Atlas Consulting delivers integrated, future-ready security designs that prioritize safety, functionality, and long-term maintainability. Based in Texas, Atlas specializes in low-voltage systems planning—including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance—for education, healthcare, and commercial environments.

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Ballistic Glass & Armor Solutions (also known as Ballistic Glass & Armor) is a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance ballistic and forced-entry protection systems. They design and produce ballistic glazing, doors, storefront systems, steel armor components, and mobile protective partitions, all in-house, for applications in government, education, commercial, and security markets.

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Group Nine is a specialized security risk consulting firm that offers expert services in threat assessment, physical security vulnerability assessments, bespoke training, and expert witness testimony. They draw on deep experience in law enforcement, military, and protective operations to help clients mitigate risk, evaluate security postures, and support litigation or compliance needs.

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Manufactures and supplies high-security perimeter barriers, anti-vehicle barriers, bollards, fencing systems for critical infrastructure (airports, data centres, stadiums).

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Armoured One is a security company focused especially on protecting schools and similar institutions. They manufacture and install attack-resistant glass, security window film, and laminated glass products, and also offer vulnerability assessments and active-shooter training programs.