A Tradition of Excellence Since 1949
“Security Forces Incorporated has partnered with our organization for the past 5 years. During that time, we have experienced a large amount of growth and change and SFI has kept pace with these changes. Their ability to provide officers with the knowledge base that we need and the training we require has been exemplary. We have used other agencies in the past and none have been able to supply us with the right combination of people and resources like Security Forces Incorporated.”
Director of Security
University Campus
Charlotte, NC
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| Larry O'Brien - SFI Chairman & CEO |
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Larry joined the company in 1971 and has been an integral part of the company's wide success (over 3,500 security professionals throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States), while maintaining one of the highest client retention rates in the country. Larry is committed to continuing to provide total security solutions that add value to clients by integrating people, technology and innovation.
In 1978 Larry was the founding partner of SFI Electronics, a subsidiary that has become the leader security integrator in the US. He also actively works as an owner/ partner of TransNational Security Group (TSG) and SecurityNet (SN). Other industry related affiliations include: American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), where he served as chairman for the North Carolina Chapter, National ASIS Physical Security Committee, Charlotte Area Personnel Association, American Management President's Association, and International Security Management Association (ISMA).
Larry earned his bachelor's degree at Washington and Jefferson College and his masters of business administration at Temple University. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the President's Advisory Council and is a Veteran of the U.S. Army. |
| Heather O'Brien - President |
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Heather worked with SFI as a college intern for three years before graduating from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with minors in marketing and management. Beginning in operations, Heather has a strong understanding of the key result areas within each security program and easily transitioned into an effective business development position in 1997. Heather became Vice President of Corporate Accounts in 2003, overseeing the business development and marketing department as well as managing the contracts for major national and regional accounts. In 2006 she was promoted to the role of Executive Vice President, and most recently, in 2009 was promoted to President. In her 15 years with SFI, Heather has played a vital role in the company's growth and development, increasing the company's client base by an average of 12% per year, building a successful sales team, and implementing numerous best practices to increase overall growth and company development.
In 2009 Heather assumed the role of Chairman for the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), after serving on the board from 2003-2008. She has held numerous local and area chapter board positions for the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) as well as actively supports it's Southern Region and International platforms annually. Participation in other civic and professional organizations includes American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Board of Advisors - Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity and Westerly Hills Elementary. |
| Stephen Almy - Vice President, Operations |
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Since graduating Magna Cum Laude with both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree from the University of Georgia, Steve has worked hard to develop his knowledge in the private and public security sector. Steve joined SFI in March of 2003 and has more than 40 years of combined military and contract security experience. Prior to joining SFI, Steve held Vice Presidential level positions with a major national security provider with responsibility primarily for the southeastern United States.
Steve's focus at SFI has been on continual improvement of our service delivery to our customers through the use of state-of-the-art technology and innovative measures that not only improve the consistency of service but enable SFI to provide our services in a more cost efficient manner.
Steve has been instrumental in the development of our integrated recruiting, hiring and scheduling systems and our state-of-the-art Learning Management System including our virtual classroom. Our company-wide emergency response capability under Steve's leadership has successfully responded to natural disasters, labor issues, and DHS issues throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic US. |
| Steve Pounds - Vice President, Finance & CFO |
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Steve has served as Vice President of Finance for SFI since 2000. He initially joined SFI in 1985 as a Controller after receiving his bachelor of science in accounting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and dedicating many years at a major accounting firm. In his role at SFI, Steve leads the company's financial and administrative management and has spearheaded all major information technology and quality improvement initiatives. He is a member of the North Carolina Association of CPAs, the Institute of Management Accountants, and AICPA (American Institute of CPA's), and is past president of both the Charlotte Central Lions Club and NADGUG (an International Computer users' group). |
| Robert Watson - Vice President, Human Resources |
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Bob has served as Vice President of Human Resources for SFI since 2000. He joined SFI in 1984 as district manager after receiving his bachelor's of science in Business Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and was later promoted to Human Resources Manager. In his current position he is responsible for companywide benefits administration, OSHA/licensing compliance, safety/workers' compensation management, Department of Defense contract compliance (Facility Security Officer for SFI) and EEO/Affirmative Action compliance. He holds the designation of Senior Professional/ Human Resources (SPHR) from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). |
| Tom W. Fogle - President, SFI-Electronics |
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Tom Fogle assumed duties as President of SFI Electronics in 2008. He continues to serve as Director of the Executive Committee for both Security Forces and SFI Electronics, a role he has performed since joining SFI in 2004.
Tom earned a Master's degree in Administration of Justice from American University. He has over 25 years prior experience in the security field, both as a military intelligence officer and in executive management positions with a large national security firm. Tom is a member of ASIS International and serves on the GE Security Business Development Council and the Pelco Dealer Advisory Council. |
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