Chapter Leadership
Meet the dedicated leaders guiding ASIS Space Coast.
Chapter Chair: Michelle Chase
Michelle Chace is a Security Subject Matter Expert and Forensic Expert Witness with Kolins Security Group and the owner of Mitigation Assessor, LLC. She specializes in premises liability, threat and risk assessments, security master planning, and CPTED-based evaluations, providing defensible opinions grounded in industry standards and real-world operational experience.
Her work has supported major public- and private-sector clients, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (World Trade Center), Caterpillar, Morgan Stanley, the Smithsonian Institution, and Amtrak. Michelle is the co-author of Fundamentals of Security Management: A Commonsense Approach and a forthcoming textbook on security management best practices.
A U.S. military veteran and former adjunct professor at Bellevue University, Michelle serves as Chair of the ASIS Space Coast Chapter and is an active member of several professional security organizations.
Chapter Secretary: Suzi Eckerstrom
Suzi Eckerstrom is a Security Manager and Facility Security Officer (FSO) at DRS Network & Imaging Systems in Melbourne, Florida. Her professional focus includes industrial security, personnel security, policy development, and team leadership within regulated and defense-related environments.
Prior to joining DRS, Suzi held security leadership roles supporting General Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio, and AAR Government Services in Rockledge, Florida, where she served as Facility Security Officer.
She holds a B.A. in Psychology and is currently enrolled in the University of Central Florida Management Development Certificate Program. An active member of NCMS, Suzi is also an enrolled NCMS mentor and welcomes mentoring requests from members of the Space Coast security community.
Dave Lacy is Senior Director of Corporate Security at CAC Group, part of The Baldwin Company, with more than 20 years of leadership experience across physical security, executive protection, cyber security, and travel security risk management.
A former federal law enforcement officer and counterterrorism intelligence officer, Dave brings a practical, mission-focused approach to threat mitigation, operational planning, and security program development. His experience spans both commercial and government environments, with a strong emphasis on building effective processes, partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration.
As Law Enforcement Liaison, Dave is committed to strengthening relationships between the security profession, law enforcement, first responders, and the communities they serve.
Chapter Treasurer: Charles "Chip" Seifert, CPP®, PSP®
Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
Strengthen the ASIS Space Coast Chapter by serving in a volunteer leadership position. These roles are adaptable, backed by chapter leadership, and an excellent way to expand your network, showcase professional engagement, and contribute to the local security community.
Communications Chair
Assist in enhancing Chapter communications by advertising events, educational programs, chapter updates, and member achievements through email, social media, and various communication channels.
Military Liaison: Dr. Aaron Fuhlrodt
Chip Seifert is a seasoned security and compliance professional with extensive experience in industrial security, trade compliance, and risk management across defense, manufacturing, and other regulated environments. He currently serves as Trade Compliance and Facility Security Officer (FSO) for a U.S. defense contractor supporting ITAR-controlled and classified work.
A retired U.S. Army Military Police officer, Chip brings a mission-focused and operational approach to security leadership. His background includes preparing organizations for government security reviews, developing enterprise-wide training programs, and strengthening physical, personnel, and information security programs across multiple facilities.
Chip is a board-certified security professional (CPP®, PSP®), serves as the ASIS Space Coast Chapter Certification Chair, and is committed to mentoring and advancing security education.
Law Enforcement Liaison: Dave Lacy
Dr. Aaron Fuhlrodt is a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30 years of experience in security, leadership, and public service. His background includes military service in nuclear security, 15 years as a bank security manager, and extensive experience in physical and electronic security solutions.
He currently serves as a Regional Sales Manager for Signal Security, supporting franchises throughout the Southeastern United States. Dr. Fuhlrodt holds a Doctorate in Education, with doctoral research focused on the transition of military veterans from active service to higher education.
As Military Liaison, he is committed to supporting veterans, strengthening connections between the military and civilian security communities, and helping service members and their families access meaningful resources and professional opportunities.