Greater Orlando Chapter 2025 Year in Review
Comments from the Chairman
Thank you ASIS International Greater Orlando Chapter, for making 2025 an outstanding year. As we close out 2025, I want to personally acknowledge the 2025 Chapter Board and Committee members for a job well done!
Board Members:
Earl Biggett, Chapter Chairman
James Carr, Chapter Co-Chairman
Robert Howard, Chapter Treasurer
Sandra Dailey, Chapter Secretary
Committee Members:
Mark Winters, Chapter ASIS Foundation Liaison
Jon Viola, Shamik Walton, Chapter Certification Chairperson
Chris Minshall, Justin Messenger and Jessica Ebel, Newsletter Editor & Social Media Liaison
Keith Givens, Law Enforcement Laison
John Birket. Membership Committee Chairperson
Robert Howard, Military Liaison Chairperson
Regine Bonneau, Chapter Website Administrator
Sandra Dailey, Women in Security Liaison
Steven Coughlin, Next Generation Liaison
James Carr and Frank Bottiglieri, Program Chairperson.
During 2025, the Chapter achieved its mission of staying financially solvent, providing a dynamic Chapter to support security practitioners and growing the Chapter membership. As of October 2025, the Chapter supported 296 security practitioners and of those, 108 were board certified. The top three job groups maintaining security certifications were Corporate Security, Consultants, and Hospital Security.
Lastly, I will be the Chapter’s Chairman for 2026 and I look forward to serving with enthusiasm and pride. I also want to welcome the rest of the 2026 Board and Committee Chairs.
Board of Directors
Earl Biggett, Jr - Charman
Shamik Walton - Vice-Chair
Robert Howard - Treasurer
Sandra Dailey - Secretary
Committee Chairs
Jon Viola - Certification
Sean Berk - Membership
Frank Bottiglieri - Programs
Christopher Minshall - Communications
V. Venesulia Carr - Foundation Liaison
Robert Howard - Military Liaison
Sandra Dailey - Women in Security Liaison
Steven Coughlin - Next Generation Liaison
TBA - Law Enforcement Liaison
As always, thank you for what you do each and every day to keep Central Florida safe. Our security network, valued partnerships and strong relationships are some of our greatest assets!
Earl Biggett M.Sc., CPP, CPD
Chapter Chairman
ASIS, International - Greater Orlando Chapter
Chapter Events - Year in Review
2025 was a busy year for the Chapter, hosting over 20 events, including monthly meetings, committee sponsored events and community involvement. Below is an abbreviated list of the Chapter’s 2025 events and accomplishments:
Twelve Monthly Board Meetings
Ten (10) Educational Lunch Meetings
Twice Volunteer @ Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Women in Security Sponsored Luncheon
Product Showcase Luncheon
Nine-week ASIS Chapter CPP Preparation Course
Next Gen event @ UCF
Chapter Golf Torunament
SOAR Awards
Chapter Road Trip to Disney Cruise Line, Port Orlando, Florida
GSX Conference - Donation to ASIS Foundation; Annual Golf Tournament
Chapter Donation to Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida
November Network Gathering @ TopGolf Orlando
Chapter Holiday Celebration – Earl’s Kitchen and Bar
Security Officer Award Recipients (SOAR)
The Greater Orlando Chapter was once again honored to host the annual Security Officer Awards Recognition (SOAR) ceremony. This event has proven itself to be the most significant event of the year for Security Officers in the Central Florida region and has recognized hundreds of the “best of the best” among Central Florida security industry over the last 24 years with past attendees including the sheriffs of four counties, chiefs from area departments, directors of security, hotel and resort management and other business leaders.
Security Leaders, Agencies and Organizations from throughout the Greater Orlando area are eligible to nominate security professionals for a wide range of accomplishments, including community service, lifesaving/heroic actions and outstanding service in the field.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Lifesaving Award
Noah Barba Orlando Venues
Scott Comfrey Orlando Venues
Olson J Philippe Orange County Convention Center
Joshua Dipietro Universal Orlando
Meritorious Service
Adrian Trinidad Mall at Millenia
Carlos Barboza Mall at Millenia
Joshua Perez Mall at Millenia
Roberto Vasquez Marksman-Titan Security Group
Frank Pannullo Andy Frain Security
Noah Barba Andy Frain Security
Yolanda Woods Andy Frain Security
Guevenal Jean Andy Frain Security
Geoff Juarez Walt Disney World
Johnnie Brunson Walt Disney World
Community Service
Letrance Dennis Universal Orlando
Community Service
In keeping with the ASIS International’s moto of giving back to the community, the Chapter proudly hosted multiple volunteer events in 2025. Members served lunch in conjunction with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. We are also made contributions to the ASIS International Foundation and the Children's Safety Village of Central Florida. To end the year, we will be holding our annual toy drive with the December holiday gathering.
Below are the various charities we supported throughout the year.:
ASIS International Foundation
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida
Ronald McDonald's House of Central Florida
