Andrews International Selects Maritime Security Expert To Enhance Services and Further Vertical Market Success

Industry Veteran Cliff Barber to Oversee Company’s Maritime Security Services

LOS ANGELES (August 12, 2009) - Andrews International, the largest privately-owned U.S. full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, today announced Cliff Barber has been named executive director of Maritime Security Services. Barber, a renowned maritime security expert, will oversee Andrew International’s customer activities and spearhead service enhancements in order to facilitate the company’s continued growth in the vertical market. Barber will report directly to Ty Richmond, chief operating officer of Andrews International, and be based in Los Angeles.

"Maritime security continues to be a growth market for our company and we’re confident the addition of Cliff will bring about even greater success," said Richmond. "Cliff’s maritime security experience and reputation will help focus our efforts, enhance our services and provide more expertise to our broadening maritime and port client-base, enabling us to set new benchmarks in this rapidly evolving market.”

Barber possesses more than 22 years of experience in both public and private sector security, including two decades in law enforcement and nearly a dozen years in marine areas. Most recently as Chief Security Officer for a commercial satellite service at the port of Long Beach, Calif., Barber was responsible for physical security of the company’s port facility and all vessels. This role also entailed managing Technical Assistance Agreements and other U.S. State Department authorizations associated with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as enforcing the requirements of 33 CFR 105 and related federal and international port facility and ship security regulations.

Barber participated in the development of the Maritime Security Risk Analysis Model Project, resulting in the creation of a module now used by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to enhance security and reduce the risk of terrorism in U.S. ports and waterways. He was formerly a security inspector and chief investigator for one of the most prominent cruise lines in the industry, sailing to approximately 208 ports worldwide. In this capacity, Barber was responsible for ensuring security at ports and onboard vessels, as well as the safety of all passengers and crew members.

Barber has 16 years of experience as a member of the United States Military and was a USCG Investigation/Enforcement Officer. He is a founding member of Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach USCG Fishing Vessel Task Force which, after 9/11, became known as the Sector Boarding Team Program, and involved the boarding of all arriving and departing vessels based on a threat matrix. Barber holds many certifications as a maritime safety expert including USCG designations for underwater accident and crime scene investigation, as well as International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) certifications as a port and ship auditor.

"I look forward to working for a security company with such a strong client-centric core focus on developing best practices," said Barber. "Andrews International is driven to enhance their service offerings with flexible, customized solutions: ones that are relevant to the risk exposures and environments of their clients. This reinforces their industry leadership at a time when professionalism and expertise is especially critical to the further development of maritime security."  

About Andrews International

Andrews International, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a full-service provider of security and risk mitigation services with operations throughout the United States and internationally.  As one of the largest privately-held, American-owned security firms, Andrews International employs more than 10,500 security personnel, providing uniformed security, consulting and investigative services, personal protection, special event security, specialized training, and disaster emergency response services.  The company is owned by executive and management team members with investment backing from Audax Group.  Please visit the Andrews International website at www.andrewsinternational.com. 

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