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New leadership starts in January 2025
Alexandria, VA (18 November 2024)—ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, today announced the selection of its Latin American Caribbean Regional Board (LACRB) leadership team effective January 2025. This advances the work begun by this regional board when it was formed in 2024.
Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the Latin American Caribbean region.
The announcement was made during at the ASIS LATAM & CA 2024 Integrated Security Congress being held in Costa Rica.
Gerardo de Lago, CPP, Mexico, Chair of the LACRB Nominating Committee, noted, "The quality of candidates this year was outstanding, highlighting the increasing strength and professionalism within our Latin American and Caribbean security community. This new board combines an ideal mix of industry expertise, volunteer experience, and regional insight essential for advancing our profession. It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve in this role during such a pivotal time in our association’s history.”
Pablo Colombres, CPP, Argentina, who has served as the inaugural Chair of the LACRB in 2024, has been appointed to the role of Secretary-Treasurer on ASIS International’s Global Board of Directors, effective January 2025. In light of this new appointment, Colombres will be stepping down as Chair of the LAC Regional Board. In his role as Secretary-Treasurer, Colombres will serve as a member of the Global Board’s Executive Committee. Colombres's appointment as the first Latin American to hold the role of Secretary-Treasurer at ASIS International highlights the organization’s strong commitment to global inclusivity and expanding its reach and influence across diverse regions. This milestone underscores ASIS International's dedication to fostering a truly global perspective in security leadership.
The LACRB members to be seated in January 2025 include:
Chair:
Marco Vega, CPP, Costa Rica – 2-year term
Vice Chair:
Tatiana Scatena, Brazil – 2-year term
Secretary/Treasurer:
Alvar Orellana McBride, CPP, Chile – 2-year term
At-Large Directors:
Carlos Contreras, Mexico – 3-year term
Lyle Alexander, CPP, Trinidad and Tobago – 3-year term
Jose Wilson Massa, CPP, Brazil – 3-year term
Rounding out the board will be these leaders who will continue their term in 2025:
Basil Bewry, CPP, PCI, PSP, Jamaica, At-Large Director
Herbert Calderon, CPP, PCI, PSP, Peru, At-Large Director
Servio Camey, CPP, Guatemala, At-Large Director
Dora Cortes, CPP, Mexico, At-Large Director
“The selection of this outstanding leadership team represents a pivotal step in ASIS International’s dedication to advancing security excellence throughout the Latin American and Caribbean region,” said Cy A. Oatridge, CPP, 2024 President of ASIS International. “Their combined expertise and broad regional representation will be invaluable in addressing the unique security challenges and opportunities within this vibrant region. I commend the Nominating Committee for their thorough and thoughtful work in bringing this team together. We extend our deepest gratitude to Pablo Colombres, CPP for his leadership and dedication, which have been instrumental in shaping and strengthening our regional community.”
The LACRB nominating committee included the following individuals:
Gerardo de Lago-Acosta, CPP, Mexico, Chai
Jose Barone, PCI, PSP, Member, Argentina
Andrea Del Herrera, CPP, Member, Colombia
Julieta Munoz-Conejo, CPP, Member, Mexico
Anderson Nakamura, CPP, Member, Brazil
Carlos Veiga, Member, Brazil
Marco Vega, CPP, Costa Rica, Vice Chair, LACRB Liaison
Jennie Geisner, Staff Liaison
The board will focus on strengthening regional collaboration, advancing professional development opportunities, and addressing emerging security challenges across the Latin American Caribbean region.
The ASIS LATAM & CA 2024 Integrated Security Congress, in its third edition, brings together influential experts, high-level executives, and government authorities in the field of security to discuss the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in the industry. It serves as a forum for establishing and reinforcing relationships, exchanging valuable knowledge, and forging strategic alliances.
ASIS International will announce its complete slate of volunteer leadership in December 2024.
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About ASIS International
Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world's largest membership organization for security management professionals. With hundreds of chapters across the globe, ASIS is recognized as the premier source for learning, networking, standards, and research. Through its board certifications, award-winning Security Management magazine, and Global Security Exchange—the most influential event in the profession—ASIS ensures its members and the security community have access to the intelligence and resources necessary to protect their people, property, and information assets. Learn more about the work we do at www.asisonline.org.
