Awards Gala Advisory Committee
This program was created in 1961 and has run annually ever since. In addition to being the premier recognition program in the State of Illinois, the Gala provides the opportunity for professionals from private security, law enforcement, fire life safety, emergency management and homeland security to come together with the purpose of recognizing individuals for their outstanding work during 2018.
The Awards Gala Advisory Group:
- Works with ISPA staff in the solicitation of sponsorships for the event.
- Seeks nominations for award consideration.
- Sends direct electronic communications (as needed) promoting ticket/table purchases.
- As needed, works on pre-event setup the day prior to the Gala.
- Attends the Gala and volunteer's onsite as needed.
Time Commitment:
- In-person formation meeting held in the late spring of the year.
- In-person debrief meeting held in January immediately following the previous year;s Awards Gala. (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).
- Monthly conference calls as needed.(.5 to 1 hour)
- Attend the Awards Gala.
The Awards Gala Advisory Committee is for:
- Engaged members who are excited about growing this premier event.
- Previous Awards Gala attendees and are willing to offer honest feedback and soluitons to improve and grow the Awards Gala
- Willing to volunteer at the Awards Gala as needed.
Chair
Myron Love
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago
Board Liaison
Ernie Kuhnke
Cox Auto, Inc.
Advisory Committee Members
Brian Biesenkamp
Allied Universal Security
Vince Rich
Securitas Security
Dennis Langon
Securitas Security
John Frycek
Special Solutions Ltd.
Thomas Carnevale
Umbrella Technologies
Andrew Bartol
SOS Security
Ex-Offcio Members
Paul Ohm
ISPA Vice President
Dennis Gano, CAE
ISPA Executive Director