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SOS has been anticipating and solving the challenges of our clients since 1969.  We are at the forefront of managing real world security concerns in post-9/11 America for our clients in a wide range of industries that includes the telecommunication, utility, pharmaceutical, entertainment, financial, government, special services, healthcare and education industries, among others.  From Security Officer Services, Executive Protection, Special Events to Security Concierge/Receptionist, Management and Consulting, and Investigations, SOS provides the highest level of service, integrity and professionalism.

The more you learn about SOS, the more you see why we should be your security partner.
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EXECUTIVE TEAM
President and Chief Executive Officer
Edward B. Silverman, CPP, CIPM

Mr. Silverman has been President and Chief Executive Officer of SOS for the past 32 years. He attended the University of Maryland, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Backster School of Lie Detection. He is a licensed Private Investigator, Certified Polygraph Examiner, and Certified Protection Professional. Since 1986, Mr. Silverman has been a member of the American Society of Industrial Security, International Security Management Association, World President’s Organization and the National Council of Investigation and Security Services. He is also former chapter chairman of New Jersey’s Young Presidents Association.
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Barry A. Frank. Esq.

Mr. Frank has been the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of SOS for the past 23 years. Prior to SOS, Mr. Frank was an associate and partner, respectively in two mid-town Manhattan, New York law firms.  Mr. Frank graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA Degree and earned a JD Degree from Loyola University School of Law. He is a member of the New York and New Jersey Bar, a licensed Private Investigator, Member of American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and Former PBA Attorney.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth M. Fisher, CPA

Mr. Fisher has over 25 years of financial, operations and general management experience working with public and private companies in a variety of industries. Mr. Fisher was a Senior Manager with a major national accounting firm and earned a BA Degree from The University of Maryland and an MBE from The University of California. Mr. Fisher is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and California’s Society of CPA’s.
Executive Vice President/ National Accounts Director
Eugene McDonald

A 36 year veteran in the field of security, Mr. McDonald has been involved in all facets of the private security industry which includes transportation, entertainment, commercial and nuclear security. Mr. McDonald is an active member of Buildings and Owners Management Association, American Society of Industrial Security, Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, The Institute of Nuclear Materials Management and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
 
 
Senior Vice President, Special Services and Government Liaison
Scott B. Alswang

After 20 years in the United States Secret Service, Mr. Alswang retired as the assistant to the special agent in charge of the New York office of the United States Secret Service. In his service he protected every U.S. president from Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush and also conducted protective advances for almost every major foreign head of state that visited the United States of America. Mr. Alswang began his career as a Police Officer in West Orange, New Jersey. Mr. Alswang graduated from William Paterson University with a BS in Public Safety Administration and completed a MA in Criminal Justice at City University of New York’s John Jay School of Criminal Justice.
Senior Staff Advisor
Gary T. Egan

Gary Egan is a law enforcement professional with 27 years experience with the Newark Police Department. Gary retired as the commanding officer (Captain) of the South Police District. He holds 14 years of security services management with extensive Asset Protection, Investigation experience and Executive Protection, specializing in aviation and corporate security environments. Gary is an active member of ASIS and numerous law enforcement organizations and a New York State, and New Jersey State certified security guard instructor and former Police Academy instructor.
Senior Vice President / Regional Director
Martin L. Davis CPP, CIPM

Martin Davis began his career with SOS Security back in 1989 as a Part Time security officer. During Martin’s tenure he was able to rise through the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. Martin began to expand his business knowledge in all aspects of the security industry. His dedication and performance lead him to a Branch Manager position and within a couple of years a Regional Manager, handling several branches within NJ and PA. Martin was given the opportunity to head up the HR Department for SOS Security Incorporated. At this level Martin was able to get involved in benefits, unemployment, workers compensation, EEOC, and a litany of other Human Resource functions. Currently, Martin is in Chicago, Illinois where he is the Senior Vice President reporting directly to the CEO.
Vice President, Director Training/Special Services
Christopher N. Walsh

Christopher Walsh holds a M.A. Degree (Education) from Seton Hall University, B.S. Degree (Administration of Justice) from Rutgers University, A.S. Degree (Criminal Justice); Law enforcement professional with 25 years experience, retiring as Patrol Division Commander (Lieutenant); Honor Graduate of West Point Leadership and Command Program and Lead Instructor (NJSACOP); Certified Police Instructor; 10 years experience in Private Security and Management, including retail, hospitality and labor management strike security. Chris is also New York State and New Jersey State certified security guard instructor.
Regional Vice President
James D. Ventola

James Ventola holds a B.A. Degree from Keane University, 28 years experience in Law Enforcement, including Detective for Newark Police, Detective for Essex County Prosecutors Office and Special Agent for the United States Secret Service. Assigned to the Newark field Office – Shift Leader, Assistant Detail Leader and Presidential Protective Division. James has 10 years experience in Private Security Senior Management and is a New York State Certified Security Guard Instructor.
Director of Human Resource
George Goodwin

George is a veteran of the HR field having been the Director of Human Resources for over 22 years at a large privately held, multi-location manufacturer where he dealt first hand with employee matters, as well as with the design and development of HR related metric reporting. Previous responsibilities include Director of Credit, Operations, Intellectual Property Management, Safety, Security, Building Maintenance, and twenty years in the field of Human Resources. George has a college degree from Montclair State University and is a member if the Society of Human Resource Management.

Senior Vice President/ Regional Director

Rosanne “ROE” Manghisi 

Ms. Manghisi a retired Captain from the New Jersey State Police, a law enforcement professional with 26 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience. Ms. Manghisi’s background reflects accomplishments in special operations, investigations, intelligence, undercover operations, security operations, training, policy and executive management. Prior to her retirement, she was a captain in the Special Operations Section and Emergency Management Section of the Homeland Security Branch. Ms. Manghisi also served as the Chief of Staff to the Superintendent. She has had a diverse career within the State Police and has been cited numerous times for her undercover work in both Organized Crime and Narcotics. She is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Seton Hall University and Thomas Edison State College.

Ms. Manghisi serves as Vice President for Corporate Security Services at the SOS Security Incorporated Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.

 

Anthony Stone: Director, SOS Executive Protection Unit

Anthony Stone has over 40 years of leadership experience in law enforcement and the security industry.  He retired from the New York City Police Department as a Police Lieutenant/Platoon Commander and he is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  While a member of the police department Mr. Stone taught defensive tactics to the NYPD Bronx Task Force.

Mr. Stone holds the rank of Master Level in Chinese Martial Arts, and was inducted into two (2) Martial Arts Hall of Fame.  As a protection specialist Mr. Stone has personally designed and implemented countless security details for corporations and high profile VIP's. Mr. Stone presently oversees all executive protection operations in Haiti and instructs defensive tactics in the Dominican Republic.

For more information on Anthony Stone go to: www.asissonline.com

 

William G. Turner

Retired from The New Jersey State Police, Bill is a law enforcement professional with 26 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience. His background reflects accomplishments in the areas of law enforcement operations, administration, investigations, evidence management, and executive protection.  Prior to his retirement, he was the Unit Supervisor of the Evidence Management Unit with overall management and authority for the State’s Evidence and the State’s Laboratory Information Management System.  Bill also served as the assistant to the Chief of Staff and was responsible for the Executive Protection Unit of the Superintendent and his staff.  Bill also held positions in the narcotics and organized crime bureaus and has received numerous awards for his investigative accomplishments.  Bill serves as an Account Manager in the North Jersey Branch.    

 

Don L. Hubbard

Member of SOS Board of Directors

Mr. Hubbard is a graduate of Wake Forest University and has graduate degrees from Coppin State College and the University of Baltimore.  He is a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), the International Security Management Association and the Security Executive Council.

Prior to those security positions, he spent nine years as a Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In his last assignment, he was Supervisory Senior Resident Agent in Wilmington, Delaware.  Prior to the Bureau, he was a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army's Military Police Corps.

Formerly, he was Staff Vice President, Security for Trans World Airlines.  He was also President of International Aviation Security, Inc., a wholly owned, 1400-employee subsidiary of TWA, which provided security services to 15 airlines and 3 airports at 21 locations throughout Europe and the Middle East.  His previous positions include Manager of Corporate Security for Howard Hughes' Summa Corporation, and Vice President of Security and Administration for Playboy Enterprises. While at Playboy Enterprises he was one of two Operating Executives in the casino operation in the United Kingdom.  He assisted in the divestiture of that operation and then became Managing Director of the Playboy subsidiary which operated a gaming casino in Nassau, The Bahamas. 

 He consulted in the areas of general risk, asset protection and security for a wide array of the firm's clients covering virtually every industry.

Don Hubbard is the former Managing Director, Global Security for the PricewaterhouseCoopers Network of firms, where he managed a comprehensive security program.  Elements of the security program included physical security, information security investigations, travel security, personnel security, investigations regarding matters both internal and external to the Firm, forensic accounting investigations, business continuity and crisis management planning, and security awareness.

  Currently Mr. Hubbard is President of Don L. Hubbard and Associates, Inc. http://www.donlhubbardandassociates.com/

 

STRATEGIC PARTNERS
 

Q Secure, part of the Quintessentially Group

David Jones

Mr. Jones has 10 years of Close Protection experience for high and ultra high net worth clients. He is a word renowned Bodyguard and Trainer.

He was the Training Team Leader to the Special Security Forces of the Bodyguard Team of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family, also a Commando Unit of the Singapore Armed Forces and Bodyguards of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

He is a qualified Trainer and Operator in the fields of - (CP) Close Protection (to UK and USA licensing requirements), Anti Ambush Driving, CP Firearms, An EMT - Emergency Medical Technician, including Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support.

He is the leader of several international commercial groups and a large not for profit private international rescue organization.

Anthony Hayward

An experienced security and risk consultant, with over 10 years experience at Embassy and Multi National Corporate level, in the fields of - Due Diligence, Commercial and Competitor Intelligence, Risk Assessment and Creative Brand Consulting.

He has 3 years Close Protection experience for high and ultra high net worth clients.

He is a Trainer to the Bodyguards of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and other elite units.

A qualified Agent, Trainer and Operator in the fields of - (CP) Close Protection Officer, Anti Ambush Driving, CP Firearms and Krav Maga (Israeli Defense and Attack style of combat).

He is the commercial leader of several commercial groups and a large not for profit private international rescue organization.
 

 

Bob Delaney, SOS Security Motivational Training

Bob Delaney has been associated with SOS Security for over two decades.
Bob is a 20-plus year veteran National Basketball Association Referee. His professional sports experience, coupled with his former (14 year) law enforcement career, provides tremendous insight and life skills that will entertain and motivate your organization. Numerous magazine and news articles have chronicled his life story and Dave Scheiber, award winning writer, is co-author of COVERT, My Years Infiltrating The Mob, by Bob Delaney.

Delaney Consultants is an all-star team of experienced communicators specializing in corporate motivation – whether it’s renewing the morale of your employees, energizing your next event or helping you successfully launch a new venture. You’ll receive powerful, immediate benefits from working with the seasoned professionals of Delaney Consultants. Our roster of high-profile speakers – drawing from the worlds of pro sports and pop culture – will focus and challenge your staff to achieve the best possible results and help your products reach their fullest potential.

For more information on Delaney Consultants go to http://www.delaneyconsultants.com

 

 

 

 

 
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