Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the long-term accomplishments and contributions of an individual who has earned the respect and admiration of professional colleagues in the sports safety and security community. The award was developed to commemorate exemplary talents and contributions as demonstrated by the nominee’s dedication, loyalty, ability, and integrity.

Michael J. Rodriguez, Former Senior Advisor, USTA and US Open Security

Dr. Lou Marciani, Director and Co-Founder, Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX)

Peter Kranske, CSSP, President and Chief Operating Officer, Landmark Event Staffing Services, Inc.

Elizabeth Woollen, Chief (Ret.), The University of Oklahoma Police Department

John King, CSSP, Executive Director of Public Safety, Chief of Police (Ret.), Boston College

Dennis Cunningham, Executive Vice President/Director of Security, National Hockey League

Larry Buendorf, Chief Security Officer, United States Olympic Committee

Professional of the Year Award

The Professional of the Year Award recognizes a member of management in the field who has, over the past year, demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. In addition to the enhanced safety of their venue/event, the recipient’s contributions have set an example for others to follow.

Scott G. Bliek, Assistant General Manager, Stadium Management Company/Denver Broncos

Randy Buhr, Director, Championships and Alliances, National Collegiate Athletic Association

Stacy Embretson, Senior Director, Operations, The McCourt Foundation

James E. Seagle, III, Director of Safety & Security, Nashville SC/GEODIS Park

Roy Pippin Jr., Director of Security, Houston Astros

Tevin Kellum, Security Director, Detroit Lions

J.T. Klingenmeier, Vice President, Prevent Advisors

Dennis Walton, CMAA, Athletic Administrator, Biddeford High School

Harry Wilson, Head of NBA Events Security, National Basketball Association

Kevin Clark, Director, Security, D.C. United

Jorge Costa, Senior Vice President and Chief Venue Officer, Oracle Park, San Francisco Giants

Matt Davidson, Associate Athletic Director, Event Management and Operations, University of Nebraska

Leah Mastaglio, Senior Assistant General Manager, NRG Park

Blake Paris, Senior Vice President of Public Safety and Guest Experience, Utah Jazz

Nathan Priest, Athletic Director, Morse High School

Jan Seeley, Director, Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend

Tim “Tuba” Smith, Director, Festivals and Strategic Initiatives, C3 Presents

Carlos Campos, Senior Manager, Stadium Operations, Los Angeles Angels

Andrea Dowdy, CEO, Denver Colfax Marathon

John Graeber, Executive Director, Safety and Security, Navy Pier

Darren F. Johnson, Director of Stadium Safety and Security, Detroit Lions

Jennifer Pfeister, Director of Safety and Security, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

Mike Purdy, Regional Soccer Security Agent, Major League Soccer

André D. Walker, Director of Athletics and UIL Activities, Houston Independent School District

Robert Weiseman, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Facilities, Game Operations, Events & Championships, Duke University

Salvatore DeAngelis, Director, Operations/Security, Philadelphia Phillies

Brandon Flynn, Security and Parking Manager, Tampa Sports Authority

Mike Garrity, CSSP, Race Director, Little Rock Marathon

Greg Haapala, Race Director, Grandma’s Marathon

Bryon Hatch, Assistant Commissioner, Southeastern Conference

J.P. Hayslip, Director of Facility Security, Philadelphia Eagles

Jose Pico, Security Director, Inter Miami CF

Drew Pittman, CSSP, Associate Athletics Director, Event Management and Facilities, Baylor University

Ben Rolens, CSSP, General Manager of Facilities, Katy Independent School District

Jody Young, Vice President of Fan Experience and Security, Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club

Troy Brown, Vice President, Stadium Operations, Cleveland Browns

Jerry Conners, CSSP, Director of Security, Detroit Tigers

Andrea Evans, Security and Safety Manager, Gila River Arena/AEG

Guy Grace, Director of Security and Emergency Planning, Littleton Public Schools

Meredith Ley, Stadium Operations Manager, Columbus Crew Soccer Club

Joe Monroe, CSSP, Chief of Police, University of Kentucky Police Department

Virginia Achman, Executive Director, Twin Cities in Motion

Andrew Burchfield, Director of Emergency Management & Communications, University of Michigan

Gina Chapa, Vice President of Guest Services, American Airlines Center

Marmion Dambrino, Director of Athletics, Houston Independent School District

Michael Morrow, Managing Director of Security, CenturyLink Field

David Rinetti, Vice President of Stadium Operations, Oakland Athletics

John Bertsch, Executive Director of Global Safety & Security, IRONMAN World Championship

Tim Christansan, Director of Security, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

Tom Gunnell, Chief Operations Officer, Katy Independent School District

Lawrence Rabalais Jr., Chief of Police, LSU Police Department

Vernon Conaway Jr., Vice President, Safety and Security, Maryland Stadium Authority

Randy Olewinski, Security Director, Milwaukee Brewers

Scott Anderson, Pinnacle Venue Services

Kim Boulet, MTS Center

Jennifer Grant, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Jack Hackett, Milton Academy

Ed Harris, Verizon INDYCAR Series

Jim Mercurio, San Francisco 49ers

Ted Metellus, Competitor Group

Greg Terp, Miami Marlins

Salim Toorbally, Private Security

David Born, Staples Center

Brian Corrigan, DC United, RFK Stadium

Brian Herbert, Quicken Loans Arena

John Leas, San Diego Padres

Mike Nishi, Chicago Marathon

Lon Rosenberg, formerly of the Washington Redskins

Amy Skeens-Benton, Carmel Clay High School

Jeff Steele, Auburn University

Mark Bodenschatz, Pennsylvania State University

Larry Bowman, Turner Field

Mark Brenner, First Niagara Center

Mark Briggs, Gillette Stadium

Mike Gulino, Byram Hills Central School District

Ed Klima, Dover International Speedway

James McFarland, BBVA Compass Stadium

Dave McGillivray, Boston Marathon

Donald Paisant, Smoothie King Center

Matt Bettenhausen, AEG Worldwide

Matt Brannock, Martinsville Speedway

Richard Fenton, Illitch Holdings

Thomas J. Gunnell, Katy Independent School District

Robert “Bob” Hundevadt, American Airlines Arena

Johnny Jackson, Joe Louis Arena

Gina McFarlin, FC Dallas Stadium

Larry Naifeh, University of Oklahoma

Executive Events Services, Yorba Linda, California

Edward Boyens, Amway Center

Dick Clark, Linder Family Tennis Center

Danny DeLorenzi, MetLife Stadium

Paul Denton, The Ohio State University

David Dollase, Livestrong Sporting

Rosie Grace, Amway Center

Jim Hobbs, Michigan International Speedway

Rob Matwick, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Clinton Peterson, PNC Arena

Emerging Industry Leader Award

The Emerging Industry Leader Award recognizes a young professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues. In addition to the enhanced safety and security of their venue/event, the recipient’s contributions have set an example for others to follow.

Mariah Barber, Director, Safety & Security, Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Brian Cordill, Associate AD for Event Operations, K-State Athletics

Zach Lemelin, Athletic Director, Sanford School District

Kevin Mauldin, M.Ed., Athletic Trainer/Teacher, Oak Grove High School

Malory Monson, Senior Director of Operations, America First Field

Matt Van Norton, Director, Security & Transportation, Washington Commanders

Michelle La Sala, President, Blistering Pace Race Management

Jason Silva, Director, Security, Oakland Athletics

Brooks Imhoff, CSSP, Director of Event Services, The Schottenstein Center, The Ohio State University

Colleen Iskenian, Facility Security Manager, Philadelphia Eagles

Anthony Kosednar, Cybersecurity Consultant, State Farm Stadium

Justin Pagan, Manager, Event Security and Team Travel, Chicago Cubs

Kyle Poore, Security Coordinator, Lincoln Public Schools

Nicholas Vajen, Director of Safety and Security, Sporting Kansas City

Dr. Michele “Shelly” Weinstein, Medical Operations Coordinator, Marine Corps Marathon Organization

Shaun West, Head of Team and Arena Security, National Basketball Association

Adrianne Wynne, Director of Security, Golden State Warriors

Lonnie Allen, Senior Manager, Event Security, Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Molly Chernick, President/Founder, Buckingham Event Productions

Michelle Durgin, Project Manager, Ballpark Operations, San Francisco Giants

Amy Finnegan, Senior Director, Security, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment

Lauren Gress, Senior Manager, Event Operations, Philadelphia Eagles

Zacharia Litzelswope, Director, Events and Guest Experience, Minnesota United FC

Leigh Ann Moffett, Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Southern Methodist University

Dr. Dustin Smith, Director of Athletic Operations and Student Activities, Greenwood Public Schools

Kory Dahlen, Director of Championships, Southeastern Conference

Zoe Irizarry, Safety and Security, Major League Soccer

Michelle Juehring, Race Director, Quad-City Times Bix 7

Melissa Lesperance, CSSP, Director, District Command Center, Olympia Development of Michigan

Sarah Mathis, Director of Fan Experience, Jacksonville Jaguars

Dena Scott, Director of Athletics, Fort Bend Independent School District

Michael Clemons, Race Director, Louisville Sports Commission

Sam Cornejo, Director of Security, SMG State Farm Stadium

Scott Ellis, Lieutenant, University of South Carolina Police Department

Patrick Lee, Athletic Director, Lamar County School District

Sean Barus, Director of Operations, Chicago Event Management

Michael Fogel, Security Manager, AT&T Stadium

Tamica Hill, School Resource Officer, Lamar County School District

Aaron Memzer, Director of Events, DMSE Sports, Inc.

Rebecca Wilusz, Duke University

Charlotte Brookes, Event Director, Canadian Running Series

Akin Bryant, Executive Police Lieutenant, University of Michigan – Division of Public Safety and Security

David Grice, President, RaceWorks, Inc.

Billy Langenstein, Director of Event Services, U.S. Bank Stadium

Mike McCarroll, Director of Guest Services, SAP Center at San Jose

Drew Pittman, Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities, and Operations, Baylor University

Ben Rolens, General Manager, Special Events, Reservations, and Marketing, Katy Independent School District

Matt West, Senior Vice President of Operations, DMSE Sports, Inc.

Carly Caulfield, Houston Marathon Committee

Kevin Dooley, Spurs Sports & Entertainment/AT&T Center

David Ellis, Boise State University

Dan Lolli, Columbus Crew Soccer Club

Chad Ludkey, Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena

Andrey Reis, Rio 2016 Olympics

Joe Coomer, Global Spectrum at University of Phoenix Stadium

Sal DeAngelis, Philadelphia Phillies

Billy Langenstein, Washington Nationals

Kyle McLaughlin, TCS New York Marathon

Jerome Pickett, National Basketball Association

Steve Sanchez, Staples Center

Antonio Torres-Roman, Miami Marlins

Facility of Merit Award

The Facility of Merit Award recognizes a sports facility that has demonstrated an innovative approach to enhancing safety and security beyond its normal operations or addressed a significant safety/security concern.

Pinnacle Bank Arena

Freedom Field – Alvin ISD

GEODIS Park

Petco Park

Track Shack

Gillette Stadium

M. O. Campbell Education Center – Aldine ISD

Grandma’s Marathon

Charles Schwab Field Omaha

Minute Maid Park

Allegiant Stadium

MLB at Field of Dreams Ballpark

Kyle Field, Texas A&M University

Madison Square Garden

AJC Peachtree Road Race

M&T Bank Stadium

William Ball Stadium, Eustis Field

McKinney ISD Stadium and Community Center

Fiserv Forum

Denver Colfax Marathon

Rogers Place

Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium, University of Texas

FirstEnergy Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Little Caesar’s Arena

Delmar-Tusa Sports Complex, Houston ISD

Citizens Bank Park

Albertsons Stadium, Boise State University

Canvas Stadium, Colorado State University

Hard Rock Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Scott Stadium, The University of Virginia

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

American Airlines Center

CenturyLink Field

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, The University of Connecticut

Oak Grove High School

Littleton Public Schools

Bryant-Denny Stadium, The University of Alabama

Busch Stadium

Williams-Brice Stadium, The University of South Carolina

St. Mark’s School of Texas

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Predators

Saginaw Public School District

Progressive Field, Cleveland Indians

Ryan Field, Northwestern University

Big Sur Marathon

Maryville City Schools

Richmond Public Schools

Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke University

Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco 49ers

Vaught Hemingway Stadium, The University of Mississippi

Milton Academy

Thornton Academy

Air Canada Centre, Ontario, Canada

MTS Centre, Manitoba, Canada

Katy Independent School District

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg State University

Lubber Stadium, Grand Valley State University

McLane Stadium, Baylor University

Michigan Stadium, University of Michigan

Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York

Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey

Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Houseman Field, Grand Rapids School District

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

TCS New York City Marathon

Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia

Albertsons Stadium, Boise State University

California Memorial Stadium, University of California, Berkeley

Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn University

Stutler Bowl & Legacy Stadium, Cherry Creek School District

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Boston Athletic Association

Yale Bowl, Yale University

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Carmel Clay High School District, Carmel, Indiana

Menomonee Falls School District, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas

Alumni Stadium, Boston College

Commonwealth Stadium, University of Kentucky

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Wicomico County Stadium, Salisbury, Maryland

American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida

StubHub Center, Los Angeles, California

United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Racine Unified School District, Racine, Wisconsin

University of Phoenix, Glendale, Arizona

Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, Virginia

Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Neyland Stadium, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Spartan Stadium, Michigan State University

Tiger Stadium, Louisiana State University

Rangers Ballpark, Arlington, Texas

Amway Center, Orlando, Florida

Linder Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio

Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

Livestrong Sporting Park, Kansas City, Missouri

Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Michigan

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, University of Florida

Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, University of Oklahoma

Highpoint Solutions Stadium, Rutgers University

Bruno Event Team, Birmingham, Alabama

Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan

Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Kraft Nabisco Championship, Rancho Mirage, California

Wegmans Championship, Rochester, New York

Kyle Field, Texas A&M University

Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington

PPL Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

World Series, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, Florida

Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas

Beaver Stadium, Penn State University

Gillette Stadium, Boston, Massachusetts

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Ohio Stadium, The Ohio State University

Friends of NCS⁴ Award

The Friends of NCS⁴ Award recognizes professionals whose contributions have been invaluable to the advancement of the Center. The NCS⁴ staff nominate individuals who have been integral to the Center’s mission, playing an invaluable role in its training, research, and outreach programs.

Walter E. Cooper, Program Coordinator, Interscholastic Athletic Administration, William Carey University

Monica Martinez, Executive Director of Emergency Management, Texas A&M University

Kimberly Migas, Senior Director of Security and Safety, Augusta National Golf Club

Ben Rolens, General Manager of Facilities, Katy Independent School District

Michael J. Stewart, Commercial Facilities Sports Leagues Subsector Lead, DHS/CISA

Matt Davidson, Associate Athletic Director, Event Management and Operations, University of Nebraska

Laura Dyer, Captain (Ret.) – Special Events Commander, University of Maryland

J.P. Hayslip, Director of Facility Security, Philadelphia Eagles

Mark Herrera, Director of Safety and Security, The International Association of Venue Managers

Jason Van’t Hof, Intelligence Analyst, National Football League

Jeff Stonebreaker, CSSP, Senior Vice President, Safety and Security, Major League Soccer

David S. Corderman, Senior Partner, The Nicholson Group, LLC

Scott Meyers, Founder and Executive Vice President, 24/7 Software

Steve Miller, Associate Athletic Director of Game Management, Texas A&M University Athletics

Dondi Pogue, Lieutenant-Special Events Division, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Barry Stanford, CSSP, Vice President, Safety and Security, AEG Worldwide

Rob Turner, CSSP, Major, Administration, University of Kentucky Police Department

Scott Dickson, Associate General Manager, Jerome Schottenstein Center, The Ohio State University

Steve Georgas, CSSP, Deputy Chief (Ret.), Chicago Police Department

Billy Langenstein, CSSP, Director of Security Services, National Football League

Michael Nishi, Chief Operating Officer, Chicago Event Management

John Pepper, CSSP, Sergeant, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

Tim “Tuba” Smith, Director, Festivals and Strategic Events, C3 Presents

Gary Stevens, Director of Student Activities, Thornton Academy

Jesse Watkins, Director of Operations, TEEX/National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center

Amanda Wright, Owner, Wright Consulting

Kelly Bartling, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Communications and Community Relations, University of Nebraska at Kearny

Timothy Guiterrez, Supervisory Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Seaton King, Battalion Chief (Ret.), Pasadena Fire Department

Mark Klukow, Sergeant, Minneapolis Police Department

Jim Mercurio, Vice President, Stadium Operations and General Manager, Forty Niners Management Company, Levi’s Stadium

Kenna Powell, CSSP, Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management, Providence Day School

Tom Gunell, Chief Operations Officer (Ret.), Cincinnati Public Schools & Katy Independent School District

Michael Hartnett, Unit Chief, Crisis Management Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Joe Jackson, Market Manager – Public Safety, Control Room Group by AVI-SPL

Patrice Matamoros, Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburg Three Rivers Marathon

Drew Pittman, Assistant Athletic Director, Event Management & Facilities, Baylor University

Michael Roberts, Programme Manager, INTERPOL Project STADIA

Virginia Brophy Achman, Executive Director, Twin Cities In Motion

Troy Brown, Vice President of Stadium Operations, Cleveland Browns

Khaled Hatem, Specialized Officer, INTERPOL Project STADIA

Larry Johnson, Assistant Superintendent and Executive Director of Public Safety and School Security, Grand Rapids Public Schools

Joey Sturm, Chief of Police, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

Andy Burchfield

Dane Dodd

John King

Wade Morehead

Jeff Steele

Sharon Cessna

Fred Gardy

Elliot Hopkins

Richard Morman

Russ Simons

Bret Becton

Wayne Folkes

Jennifer Gant

Diane Mack

Don Paisant

Paul Turner

Mark Bodenschatz

Mike Caruso

Al Davis

Gary Gardner

Bill Squires

Peter Fos

Ted Hayduk

Bob Hopkins

David Meyer

Doug Thorton

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award

Milton E. Ahlerich Distinguished Leadership Award

Champion of Change Award

Champion of Change Award

Cornerstone Award

Cornerstone Award

Professional of the Year Award

Professional of the Year Award

Emerging Industry Leader Award

Emerging Industry Leader Award

Facility of Merit Award

Facility of Merit Award

Golden Eagle Award

Golden Eagle Award

Friends of NCS⁴ Award

Friends of NCS⁴ Award

Technology Alliance Member of the Year Award

Technology Alliance Member of the Year Award

Young Professional Scholarship Program

Young Professional Scholarship Program