SPARCing Real Conversations: Security Practitioners Speak!
SIA’s SPARC community of technical security practitioners returns to bring honest feedback to the manufacturer and integrator community. Expect openness on how they evaluate security solutions and vendors to match their needs and how technical security solutions fit into overall strategy. In this session moderated by John Petruzzi, CEO of Unlimited Technology, and featuring experts Doug Weeks of Chevron Global Security, Graham Meeres of the Mark Anthony Group and Stephen Edmonds of AIG, you’ll get candid perspective as always from top corporate security team members who are directly responsible for guiding and managing security solutions at their firms.
Speakers
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John PetruzziCEO
Unlimited TechnologyJohn A. Petruzzi, Jr., brings 30 years of experience in the security industry, specializing in leading business units for fully integrated security service providers and managing high-performing teams in risk-based cyber and physical security for Fortune 500 companies across the financial services, energy, commercial real estate and telecommunications sectors. As a leader, Petruzzi prioritizes the company’s continued growth while maintaining a strong commitment to employees, customers and key stakeholders. His focus on trust, integrity and service excellence drives the organization’s success. A former noncommissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps, Petruzzi holds CPP, CISM and CBCP certifications. He is an active industry volunteer and served as president of ASIS International’s Global Board of Directors in 2021.
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Graham MeeresManager, Enterprise Physical Security
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Stephen EdmondsSenior Manager, Security Technology
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Doug WeeksSecurity Specialist Supervisor
ChevronDoug Weeks is a security specialists supervisor at Chevron, where he leads a globally distributed team of security professionals and supports the development and execution of physical security strategies across the organization. With more than 20 years of experience in the physical security field, he brings deep industry expertise across the oil and gas and chemical sectors. Doug’s background includes prior roles as a firefighter, EMT and safety professional, providing him with a unique perspective on integrating physical security with safety and emergency response to deliver stronger, more coordinated outcomes. Weeks holds a Master of Science from Sam Houston State University and is committed to advancing effective, resilient security programs that protect people, assets and operations.
