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'20 under 40' winner: From protecting diplomats to protecting utilities

Randy Jones, physical security specialist, Florida Power & Light, Juno Beach
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Amy Canfield
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01/21/2013
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As a Marine in 1998 when U.S. embassies were bombed in the East African capitals of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya, Randy Jones decided “right then and there” to go into USMC’s embassy security program.

'20 under 40' winner: Technology dominates security discussions

Ryan Knisley, 34, senior director of security, Walmart Stores Inc., San Francisco
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Amy Canfield
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01/21/2013
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Global expansion and working outside of American borders keeps Ryan Knisley on his toes. As senior director of security for Walmart, Knisley says that “with the lines being blurred,” risk-planning takes on a new dimension.

'20 under 40' winner: Taking a personal approach at a high-end resort

Chad Pohle, 31, director of safety and security, Montage Laguna Beach, California
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Amy Canfield
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01/21/2013
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Chad Pohle takes a personal approach to security, always striving to “turn negatives into positives,” a challenge he has embraced since his college days when he worked overseeing adults in a group home, as a nightclub bouncer, in executive protection and as a secret shopp

'20 under 40' winner: Enthusiastic soccer fans? Got 'em safely covered

Evan Dabby, 37, senior director, supporter relations and safety, Major League Soccer, New York
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Amy Canfield
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01/21/2013
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Evan Dabby has a singular challenge in the world of security. It’s not LP, access control or terrorist threats. It’s enthusiastic soccer fans, specifically those who travel from venue to venue.

'20 under 40' winner: Security team as business partners

Randy Johnson, 37, corporate security-shortage controller, Ferguson Enterprises Inc., Newport News, Va.
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Amy Canfield
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01/14/2013
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After his five-year stint as a military police officer in the U.S. Army, Randy Johnson wasn’t sure what direction his career would take. His brother, a Target store manager, got him a job as “a regular floor-walking store detective,” he said.

'20 under 40' winner: Growing new loss-prevention leaders

Chris Hinger, 37, senior director, asset protection, Polo Ralph Lauren, New Jersey
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Amy Canfield
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01/14/2013
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Chris Hinger oversees an asset-protection field team that is responsible for 250 stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The team’s core responsibilities are shrink reduction and store safety, including investigations, training and audits.

'20 under 40' winners will talk tech at TechSec

Four young security leaders to present
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Amy Canfield
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01/14/2013
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YARMOUTH, Maine--Four honorees from Security Director News' "20 under 40" Class of 2013 will speak at TechSec 2013 next month in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

'20 under 40' winner: Security team can add value, even in lean times

Nate Frazier, 33, director, loss prevention international, Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbus, Ohio
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Amy Canfield
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01/14/2013
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Nate Frazier has worked in loss prevention on four continents, soon to be five.  While there are cultural differences to be learned and applied to his international work, he said that what he brings home is that “at the end of the day, people just want to protect their bu

'20 under 40' winner: Balancing security interests against competing health-care needs

Jeremy Gallman, 30, director, safety, security and emergency management, North Florida Regional Healthcare, Gainesville
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Amy Canfield
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01/14/2013
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Jeremy Gallman entered the world of security three days after he graduated from high school.

'20 under 40' winner: Security clients need road map for future needs

Toby Heath, 35, security division leader, C&S Companies, Brewertown, N.Y.
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Amy Canfield
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01/14/2013
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As division leader at C&S Engineers, Toby Heath serves as security director, project manager and project engineer, working on multiple projects at a time.

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