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Each year, Security magazine honors top security executives who are positively impacting the security industry, their enterprise, their colleagues and their peers. In this annual report, learn how these security leaders climbed the ranks to provide an overall positive impact that their security projects, programs or departments have on their shareholders, organizations, colleagues and the general public. These leaders are nominated by their colleagues and associates.

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]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102194 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102194-recognizing-leadership-and-industry-insight Julia Vincke — Leveraging Career Success to Lift Others Up algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Julia Vincke, Vice President of Security (CSO) at BASF, leverages her own career success to lift others up.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101855 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101855-julia-vincke-leveraging-career-success-to-lift-others-up Jennifer Swann — Great Leaders Don’t Just Manage Teams — They Build Them algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Jennifer Swann had a part-time job in college as a Teller for the Bank of America and while in this role, her eyes were opened to the realities of data protection.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101853 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101853-jennifer-swann-great-leaders-dont-just-manage-teams-they-build-them Michael Lashlee — Serving Something Greater Than Yourself Michael Lashlee discusses the importance of mentorship and his career throughout the public and private sector of the security industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101852 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101852-michael-lashlee-serving-something-greater-than-yourself Diana Dragon — Managing Global Crises In the Public and Private Sector Diana Dragon shares her career including strategic leadership in the CIA.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101850 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101850-diana-dragon-managing-global-crises-in-the-public-and-private-sector Jeff Mieseler — Taking Opportunities as They Come Jeff Mieseler discusses his career and the importance of mentorship and exploring all opportunities within the security industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101849 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101849-jeff-mieseler-taking-opportunities-as-they-come Chaim Mazal — Growing into a Security Career CSO Chaim Mazal discusses the importance of mentorship and the trajectory of his security career.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101848 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101848-chaim-mazal-growing-into-a-security-career Joel Downing — Protecting the Public For Over 20 Years Joel Downing, VP Global Security and Safety Officer, shares his 17 years in law enforcement before joining the private sector.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101835 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101835-joel-downing-protecting-the-public-for-over-20-years Anthony Canale — Embedding Service and Responsibility into Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Anthony Canale started his career in law enforcement, where he performed the roles of Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain before rising to Chief of Police at a South Jersey Police Department. There, he led full operations and directed a team of 75 law enforcement members and administrative workers.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101832 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101832-anthony-canale-embedding-service-and-responsibility-into-security Security’s Most Influential People in Security 2025 Security Magazine’s 2025 Most Influential People in Security have shaped the future of security and risk management through leadership, innovation, and a lifelong commitment to progress across the industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101830 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101830-securitys-most-influential-people-in-security-2025 Greg Wurm, CPP | Most Influential People in Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Greg Wurm discusses his professional journey from law enforcement to the private sector.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100963 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100963-greg-wurm-cpp-most-influential-people-in-security Jeremy Rodrigues | Most Influential People in Security Jeremy Rodrigues discusses the importance of mentorship and his career throughout the public and private sector of the security industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100962 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100962-jeremy-rodrigues-most-influential-people-in-security Josh Phillips | Most Influential People in Security Josh Phillips, Senior Director; Head of Global Security & Resilience at Chipotle Mexican Grill, discusses his career and the importance of inclusion in the security industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100961 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100961-josh-phillips-most-influential-people-in-security Jacqueline Lopour | Most Influential People in Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Jacqueline Lopour shares how any educational background can lead to a successful, fulfilling career in security.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100960 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100960-jacqueline-lopour-most-influential-people-in-security Edward M. Levy | Most Influential People in Security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Edward Levy reflects on how fulfilling it can be to witness a career come full circle.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100959 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100959-edward-m-levy-most-influential-people-in-security Tamara Hutchinson | Most Influential People in Security Tamara Hutchinson, Director of Private Sector Engagement for the DHS, talks about her decades-long government career and the importance of finding your voice.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100957 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100957-tamara-hutchinson-most-influential-people-in-security Robert Grant | Most Influential People in Security Robert Grant, Senior Director of Global Security at Hollister, shares his winding security career from the FBI to the Catholic Church.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100956 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100956-robert-grant-most-influential-people-in-security Michael Brzozowski | Most Influential People in Security Michael Brzozowski reflects on his career and his current role as Director, Physical Security Operations as CIBC.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100955 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100955-michael-brzozowski-most-influential-people-in-security Arian Avila | Most Influential People in Security Arian Avila, VP of Security Operations and Solutions at Capital One, shares their experience moving from criminology to global security.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100954 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100954-arian-avila-most-influential-people-in-security Security's Most Influential People in Security 2024 Security magazine presents the Most Influential People in Security 2024, a cross-section of impressive enterprise, government & institutional security leaders.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100952 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100952-securitys-most-influential-people-in-security-2024 Yonah Alexander | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Yonah Alexander, Director of the Potomac Institute's International Center for Terrorism Studies, records historical violence to stop the past repeating itself.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99816 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99816-yonah-alexander-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Scott Ashworth | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Scott Ashworth, Head of Safety and Security at Overtime Elite, recalls his work as a police officer and the transition into sports security.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99815 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99815-scott-ashworth-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Robert Soderberg | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Robert Soderberg, Vice President of Enterprise Safety & Security & Chief Safety, Security & Resiliency Officer at Adtalem Global Education, recalls his career.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99814 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99814-robert-soderberg-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Michael Dorn | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Michael Dorn, Executive Director at Safe Havens International, recounts his 40-plus years in the security industry and the lessons he's learned along the way.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99813 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99813-michael-dorn-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Matthew Horace | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Matthew Horace, Chief Security Officer at Pretium & Progress Residential, has championed security across the government, healthcare and technology sectors.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99812 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99812-matthew-horace-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Liz Cathcart | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Liz Cathcart, Executive Director for Hostage US, focuses security response of a hostage situation.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99811 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99811-liz-cathcart-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Jennifer Williams | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Jennifer Williams, Senior Director, Information Security at Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) blazes her own path in the cybersecurity industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99810 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99810-jennifer-williams-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Gregory Robinson | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Gregory Robinson, Vice President, Global Corporate Security at TransUnion, forged his own path in military and enterprise security.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99809 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99809-greg-robinson-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Eric Vélez-Villar | Most Influential People in Security 2023 Eric Vélez-Villar, Assistant Director of the FBI Office of the Private Sector, recounts his career across the FBI and how his role shifted in the organization.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99805 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99805-eric-velez-villar-most-influential-people-in-security-2023 Colin Daugherty | Most Influential People in Security 2023 A veteran himself, Colin Daugherty, Director, Corporate Security, Americas at VF Corporation, provides support to U.S. veterans in the security industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99804 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99804-colin-daugherty-most-influential-people-in-security-2023