Andrews International Strengthens Executive Management Team

Ray O’Hara, CPP, to Lead Worldwide Consulting and Investigations Practice

Los Angeles, CA (May 6, 2008) – Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, has hired Ray O'Hara, CPP, as Senior Vice President, Consulting and Investigations (C&I). O’Hara has more than 30 years of experience in the consulting and investigations services field, corporate security and law enforcement. In his new position, O'Hara will oversee the strategic leadership and oversight of Andrews International’s C&I practice. Most recently, he led the consulting and investigations business for one of the largest international security firms.

"Ray adds yet another former senior corporate security executive to the Andrews International Executive Team,” said Randy Andrews, CEO, Andrews International, “His experience with Weyerhaeuser, combined with Anton Bommersbach’s at Wrigley, Bill Besse’s with Belo Corp, David Levenberg's at General Growth Properties and Ty Richmond's at Agilent Technologies, uniquely positions Andrews to address security concerns from the client’s perspective. We understand pressures to mesh business and security objectives and, therefore, can help build security programs for maximum effectiveness and efficiency that support our clients’ corporate growth.”

O’Hara’s experience includes managing large-scale security consulting and investigations projects in emerging markets and developing international executive protection, crisis management and response plans. In addition to his operational responsibilities, O’Hara established and managed workplace violence client training programs for corporations and most recently developed crisis management and response plans for public venues, such as shopping centers, educational institutions and the Olympic Games. These programs involved setting policies and procedures, as well as training seminars for security, human resource, employees, tenants, media and legal representatives at key locations.

“Economics, technology and communications are changing how businesses operate, opening new opportunities,” said O’Hara, “With these opportunities come challenges and risks rewarding companies that learn to manage risk to support their business objectives.”

O’Hara currently serves as Secretary on the ASIS International Board of Directors and has served as President of ASIS’ Professional Certification Board and Chair of the ASIS International Investigations Council. He is board certified in security management by ASIS International and is considered a Risk Vulnerability Expert, with experience in analyzing and categorizing business vulnerabilities, homeland security initiatives, terrorism and political threats. He is a founding member and the first Chair of The Alliance for Enterprise Security Risk Management, a partnership of leading international security organizations formed to address issues surrounding the convergence of traditional and logical security.

"The combination of resources and expertise provided by the Andrews International team is unparalleled,” said O’Hara, “Emerging requirements, from corporate governance to regulations regarding security assessments and surveys, as well as the challenges created by legislation, regulation and compliance that have heaped additional responsibilities on already over-burdened executives at every level. Andrews International’s combined capabilities truly provide companies with the support necessary to mitigate risk, litigation and liability in a most efficient and effective manner.”

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 4,000 security personnel providing uniformed security, consulting and investigative services, personal protection, special event security, training and alarm monitoring and response, and disaster emergency response services. The company is owned by executive and management team members with investment backing from DFW Capital Partners, Meridian Venture Partners, Theo Capital Partners and affiliates of New York Life. For more information, please visit the Andrews International Web site at www.andrewsinternational.com.

 

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