Chief Clarence Doniver

A law enforcement and security symposium sponsored by Beretta Law Enforcement was held in Montgomery, Alabama on June 14, 2012. Clarence Doniver, the newly appointed Chief of Security at Faulkner University, attended on behalf of Faulkner University and National. This was an excellent opportunity to network with other law enforcement and security agencies from throughout Alabama while advancing National’s expertise in the security field. After a meet and greet and general conversation, Beretta, along with Point Blank Body Armor and Gulf States Distributors, showcased the latest in security equipment, clothing, and firearms. Participants tried the equipment and evaluated each item for potential implementation in their own field.  Overall, it was a huge success and National continues to build and foster those relationships that will establish it as a premier provider of security services.

Tony Dean, Risk Manager

National welcomes Tony Dean as the latest addition to our support staff.  Tony joins National as our Risk Manager, assisting our accounts with safety and security issues.  Tony has over 20 years of public safety experience in law enforcement, military, and security organizations.

Tony has an impressive service record including managing the entire security and law enforcement activities at Fort Bliss, Texas; serving as the Senior Military Police Officer in New Orleans following hurricane Katrina; and most recently overseeing criminal investigations in Mosul, Iraq.

Tony looks forward to bringing his years of public safety and security experience to National to help our accounts manage overall safety and security issues.

PBA's beautiful tropical campus.

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is looking forward to hosting the prestigious World Leaders Conference during April 18-19, 2012.  The conference brings together top leaders in business and ministry to discuss issues and trends that are shaping business and the church today.

National has provided physical plant management services to PBA since 1995.  Mike Steger, National’s Director at PBA explains that National has played a key role in preparing for this event. Mike says, “in addition to preparing the campus for the high level speakers we have coming, there will be over 400 business and church leaders from around the country attending the conference, as well as many thousands more participating via the web.”

Mike and his team have been involved in a myriad of both high profile projects and behind the scenes preparation.  National’s team has been busy cleaning and replacing carpets as well as pressure washing and painting buildings to make sure everything looks its best.  No detail is too small to be overlooked and even the brass door hardware from the Chapel, where the event is to be held, was removed and professionally cleaned and polished!  Mike states that National has expended hundreds of hours in support and preparation for the event.

Mike is also carefully planning for contingencies.  He reports that his team is testing building systems and making sure that spare parts are on hand for the ‘Murphy’s Law’ visit that seems to happen during a critical event. National’s trade people as well as some key vendors will be on-hand during the event as well.

Mike and his team are looking forward to the event.  Mike says “We are looking forward to this event as we know that our part in its success is critical…but I think mostly we are looking forward to the day after the event so we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief! Then, once we catch our breath, in typical PBA style, we will begin planning to prepare for World Leaders Conference 2013!
 

National has implemented a single-stream recycling program at Quincy

Congratulations to Quincy University for implementing a single-stream recycling program.  Kevin Hahn, a student at Quincy, describes single-stream recycling as “a system which allows all recyclable materials to be combined together in one container.”  This is a vast improvement over having to sort out all the glass, aluminum, and paper and will hopefully lead to more recycling and less trash going to the landfill.

Hahn wrote a great article for Quincy’s newsletter, “The Falcon,” comparing Rob Goeble, National’s Director at Quincy, to Captain Planet.  Hahn says, “I know Rob isn’t a light blue magical entity with a green proto-mullet garbed in elemental clothing which show off his six pack abs who rises out of the crust of the earth to defend the world from environmental disasters…He has however brought about one of the best things for QU’s environmental friendliness.”

Hahn also recognizes the great work of Quincy’s Business Office, the Waste Management Subcommittee, and the Aesthetics Committee who all contributed to make this great idea come to fruition.  Captain Planet would be proud!

Centerary College of Louisiana

Beginning in early 2011, Centenary College of Louisiana set out on a major initiative investing $5.1 million to improve the College’s overall infrastructure.  Everyone at Centenary is playing a part in this project making Centenary an even more beautiful Shreveport landmark and a more inviting and comfortable environment for it’s students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Under President David Rowe’s leadership, Centenary is focusing on projects that are environmentally sustainable, which is in accord with the interest of Centenary’s students and with the College’s goal to create a holistic learning environment that supports integral learning and social responsibility.

Projects have included the installation of a new air conditioning system in Jackson Hall, bathroom renovations and painting in the Student Union, parking lot improvements, renovations to Mickle Hall, suite renovations in Hardin Hall, establishing the Sustainability House in James Hall, upgrading the Anderson Green Room in Hurley Hall, installing new carpets and seating in the Marjorie Lyons playhouse, installing energy-efficient lighting throughout campus and a key-card entry system to improve security in residence halls.

National has been pleased to play a role in making this ambitious initiative a reality National’s Director Chris Sampite has worked closely with Mr. Bill Ballard, Centenary’s Vice President for Finance and Administration to help juggle the multitude of projects that must occur simultaneous.  Mr. Ballard says “Chris has been THE essential ingredient in working with the numerous constituencies – faculty, staff, students, vendors and contractors – in planning, scheduling and implementing the array of projects across the campus – all in a pretty short timeframe, by the way. His earnestness and attention to detail, while thinking both strategically and tactically, are key in gaining the outcomes we needed from the campus improvements.”

Iowa Wesleyan College

Iowa Wesleyan College is in the process of taking its energy infrastructure into the 21st century.  The college has relied on a central steam plant and associated underground piping network for the last 50 years.  Dr. Jay Simmons, Iowa Wesleyan’s President is leading the effort to upgrade the college’s systems to a sustainable energy-efficient model.

Dr. Simmons has contracted with Energy Systems Group (ESG) to manage the upgrades, which include a geothermal heat pump system, local hot water and steam boilers, and lighting and occupancy sensors.  The overall project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1.4 million pounds per year and to save the college over $400,000 per year.

National, thorough their local Physical Plant Director Bob Vitale, has been pleased to play a role in brining this comprehensive plan about.  Mr. Doc Kotecki, ESG’s Account Executive over the Iowa Wesleyan project had these words to say about National “National Management Resource staff on campus has assisted in assessing the existing facility conditions.  Bob Vitale, Physical Plant Director, has been instrumental in working with Energy Systems Group, sub-contractors and College Administration throughout the construction phase of the project to assure a quality delivery with minimal disruption to students and staff.  The ongoing support services of National Management Resource shall further assure Iowa Wesleyan College long-term benefit of the installed energy conservation measures.”