About Us

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 Founding Member

51 years of experience

 Jim is responsible for guiding the overall strategic direction of the company including developing and motivating a high performing managerial team.  He oversees all business activities to ensure they align with the business strategy and produce value for the stockholders, employees, and clients.     

CEO & President

36 years of experience  

With a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and as an expert in security, Ian oversees finance, business development, compliance, operations, human resources, facilities/infrastructure, exporting the corporate culture and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Standing Stone. Ian's leadership always seeks to serve Standing Stone's mission of creating safe and secure environments, providing good jobs to good people, and uplifting the industry.

Executive Vice President

36 years of experience

Lori is Ian's right hand in the implementation of corporate objectives. She collaborates with the CEO and Directors to ensure that each department is appropriately trained, equipped and organized to serve the mission and our client partners. Lori is one of the country's leading experts in anti-terrorism, school safety and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design with over 1000 projects to her name.

Director of Human Resources

15 years of experience

Having worked for Standing Stone over the past 15 years, Alisha Hower is currently the Director of Human Resources. Along with providing quality professional officers to our clients, she ensures legal, corporate and other compliance, Payroll and a variety of other services. Ms. Hower is currently obtaining her master’s degree in business to add to her knowledge base. Having successfully worked and provided training in each division of Standing Stone, Alisha is integral to the organization’s backbone and is poised to become vice-president.

Director of Emergency, AdHoc & Event Services

14 years of experience  

As the Director of Emergency, Ad hoc and Event Services, Richard builds a science-based, comprehensive plan with each client to minimize undesirable and illegal behaviors, minimize losses and encourage wanted behaviors during:

· Large-scale events at Stadiums, concert venues and other gatherings

· Short-term security and protection needs, such as holidays and special events and hostile firings

· Natural disasters and social unrest

Richard’s law enforcement and emergency management experience as well as CEIA (Security technologies such as metal detection), crowd control and many other certifications allow for him to provide a well-rounded approach to creating custom solutions that fit your culture, resources and mission.

Director of Area Operations

12 years of experience

Steve is responsible for empowering our team of officers to create a safe and secure environments in residential housing, student housing, retail and service establishments. Every client is given close, personal attention to ensure that all concerns and goals are being met and or exceeded on time and within budget.

Education

35 years of experience  

Brian brilliantly serves our educational clients with certified School Police, School Security Officers, greeters, and event personnel. Brian ensures that each client's needs are clearly identified, documented, and achieved. As a former school administrator and teacher, he is always focused on service our clients with excellence and cost savings strategies.

Tech and Social Media Manager

4 years of experience  

Leader of the Social Media Division of Standing Stone, Selam is responsible for our web presence and supplying the front line staff with the appropriate technological resources to meet client needs.