NASCO Presents 2007 Colonel Minot B. Dodson Award

Oct 16, 2007 4:25 PM

           

The National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), a contract security trade association representing firms that employ nearly 450,000 security officers nationwide, presented the 2007 Colonel Minot B. Dodson Award to long-time private security industry leader G.R. "Rick" Massimei, special consultant, U.S. Security Associates at NASCO's Private Security Breakfast held during the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Las Vegas on Sept. 24.

During the breakfast, attended by nearly 100 senior contract security executives, The Brownyard Group, a provider of liability insurance to security guard firms, also recognized Security Officer Tim Foster from U.S Security Associates with the W.H. Brownyard Award for his heroic action in the face of adversity.

Created in 2001 to honor Colonel Minot B. Dodson, a former NASCO Chair, the award was established to recognize his tireless efforts on behalf of the contract security community. The award is presented to a private security professional who most personifies Colonel Dodson's ideals, work ethic and pursuit of raising standards for contract security officers and services.

"Mr. Massimei has served in virtually every elected position during his nearly 20 years with NASCO," says Martin Herman, NASCO chair and president of the Special Response Corp., "Rick is committed to NASCO's missions to advocate in the best interests of private security firms, promote high, consistent standards and regulation, increase awareness of the importance of private security and ensure the continued strength of the contract security industry."

Prior to entering the private security industry, Massimei served our country for more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, receiving numerous honors for his service including the Bronze Star for meritorious service. During the past 30 years, Massimei has served the private security community in a variety of ways, both professionally and as a volunteer leader.

In addition to his long tenure with NASCO, Massimei is also active in ASIS International having served on its Private Security Service Council and as the Council's Chair fighting hard for full membership for security service providers and the elimination of the "Affiliate Membership," finally succeeding in gaining full membership privileges for service providers in the late 90s. His efforts were tireless in the face of continued inaction and frustrating roadblocks.

Recipients must have been active participants in NASCO endeavors and demonstrated leadership capabilities that have enhanced and aided NASCO in achieving its goals and objectives. Past recipients of the Dodson award include Tom Wathen, Richard Barry, Steve Stein and Alan Hawley.

Since 1987, the W.H. Brownyard Meritorious Award has been presented annually to a nominated candidate who represents the best attributes of a security officer, as judged by an independent panel. The award was presented to Foster for his actions on September 15, 2006, when he responded to a serious industrial accident where an individual suffered amputation of both legs and several fingers. Foster responded by applying tourniquets to stop the profuse bleeding and initiated life-saving procedures to airlift the patient by helicopter to the hospital.

The rescue was particularly challenging because the accident occurred on a crane rail car, nine stories in the air. Senior client supervisory personnel who arrived on the scene shortly after the accident were so impressed with the effective actions being taken by Foster that they allowed him to continue to manage the scene. Later on, doctors at the hospital, and other observers on the scene, credited Foster with saving the victim's life.

In recognition of his heroic efforts, Foster will receive a $2,500 award and the ASIS organization receives a $5,000 donation in the name of Foster's employer -- U.S. Security Associates.

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