Chapter Board
Chair
Vice-Chair & Past Chair 15', 16', 17'
Vice-Chair & Past Chair 15', 16', 17'
Chip Seifert, CPP® - Senior Security Manager at BLUE ORIGIN
Board Certified in Security Management by ASIS International. Earned the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) from the Defense Security Service Center for Development of Security Excellence. Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of Security Mana
Chip Seifert, CPP® - Senior Security Manager at BLUE ORIGIN
Board Certified in Security Management by ASIS International. Earned the Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) from the Defense Security Service Center for Development of Security Excellence. Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of Security Management, Anti-terrorism, Force Protection, Physical Security, and Military Police Operations.
Vice-Chair & Past Chair 15', 16', 17'
Vice-Chair & Past Chair 15', 16', 17'
Vice-Chair & Past Chair 15', 16', 17'
Joe French - President and Co-owner of
Express Badging Services, Inc.
A proven SME in the field of photo identification management with a career that spans more than 35 years in the physical & ID security industry.
Secretary
Secretary
Secretary
Elsa Nylander is an Industrial Security Director and Facility Security Officer with
L3Harris Technologies,
responsible for oversight of personnel and physical security, classified asset management, global command center operations, COMSEC, and badging/access control. She also serves as the Chief of Staff to the Security Vice President and
Elsa Nylander is an Industrial Security Director and Facility Security Officer with
L3Harris Technologies,
responsible for oversight of personnel and physical security, classified asset management, global command center operations, COMSEC, and badging/access control. She also serves as the Chief of Staff to the Security Vice President and CSO. Prior to joining L3Harris, Elsa held positions with Defense Security Service (now DCSA) Field Operations, State of Florida law enforcement, and was Branch Manager for a local financial institution. She holds a BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and three professional certifications: CPP, PMP, SFPC. She is an active ASIS, NDIA, and NCMS member.
Treasurer
Secretary
Secretary
Matthew Rebholz
United States Air Force veteran
and multifaceted security specialist professional, with over 27 years’ experience utilizing knowledge and providing leadership of a wide range of security disciplines within Mission Assurance such as Antiterrorism, Information Security, Industrial, Nuclear Security, Personnel Security, Operat
Matthew Rebholz
United States Air Force veteran
and multifaceted security specialist professional, with over 27 years’ experience utilizing knowledge and providing leadership of a wide range of security disciplines within Mission Assurance such as Antiterrorism, Information Security, Industrial, Nuclear Security, Personnel Security, Operational Security, Physical Security and Inspections. Develop, formulate, and implement security policies, documentation and procedures to resolve difficult and complex security requirements. Experienced conducting security, law enforcement, training, compliance and counterintelligence operations in stateside and overseas environments. Valuable specialized knowledge and expertise gained conducting liaison with Department of Defense entities and International Agencies as well as contractor support elements. Served in the military from 1993 to 2021 and effectively executed all assigned responsibilities, supervising 30-350 personnel depending on location of assignment. Earned 17 different individual recognition medals for my leadership, dedication to duty and actions including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Law Enforcement Liaison
Military Liaison Chairperson
Law Enforcement Liaison
Deputy Sheriff Caleb Pinkham is a Brevard County Sheriff’s Office K9 handler and has served as a law enforcement officer since 2014.
Membership Chairperson
Military Liaison Chairperson
Law Enforcement Liaison
Colin Maher is a retired law enforcement office and Marine.
Military Liaison Chairperson
Military Liaison Chairperson
Military Liaison Chairperson
John Pittendreigh is a Senior Manager with L3Harris Technologies and is responsible for security operations throughout Brevard County, FL. Prior to joining L3Harris, John held positions at Northrop Grumman working in Special Programs, and at Lockheed Martin managing security operations for their MFC Orlando facility. John also has 18 year
John Pittendreigh is a Senior Manager with L3Harris Technologies and is responsible for security operations throughout Brevard County, FL. Prior to joining L3Harris, John held positions at Northrop Grumman working in Special Programs, and at Lockheed Martin managing security operations for their MFC Orlando facility. John also has 18 years of service in the United States Air Force Reserve, with active assignments in support of Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Freedom Sentinel. He holds a BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, and a MA in Security Management from American Military University. He is an active ASIS and NCMS member.