Skills and experience: Carey Boethel leads Allied Universal® Technology Services (AUTS). Carey joined Allied Universal in April of 2019 via the company’s acquisition of Securadyne Systems, a nationwide systems integrator that he founded in 2012.

Career experience: In his previous role as CEO of Securadyne Systems, Carey led the sponsor-backed business to become one of the fastest-growing and largest companies in the industry, taking it from investment thesis to $72 million in annual revenue. Allied Universal’s acquisition of Securadyne created AUTS, the company’s platform for technology services.

Current external commitments: Carey’s board experience includes the Security Industry Association; Securadyne Systems, where he served as Chairman; ZOCCAM, a Dallas-based fintech company; PSA Security Network; and nFACT, a Dallas-based proptech company where he serves as Chairman.
 

Skills and experience: With more than 30 years of experience in the security industry, including 20-plus years at Allied Universal, Mimi oversees operational and business development functions where she excels at executing vertical market sales strategies and operational support initiatives.

Career experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, Mimi held senior-level posts at Gallagher Bassett Investigative Services, Pinkerton Investigative Services and the FBI in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, Mimi studied criminal justice at Illinois State University and is a licensed private investigator in nine states. She also is an International Security Management Association (ISMA) graduate of the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

Current external commitments: Mimi is a member of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).

Skills and experience: Chuck is responsible for all aspects of integration planning and execution for some of Allied Universal’s largest and strategic customers. He joined Allied Universal in 2021 as part of the G4S acquisition and has more than 22 years of security industry experience.

Career experience: At G4S, Chuck was Executive Vice President of Global, Enterprise and Strategic Accounts where he managed more than 100 direct reports globally, supported more than 100 clients and more than $800 million in revenue. Prior to working in the security industry, Chuck served in the U.S. Army Military Police where he retired in 1998.
 

Skills and experience: Brian Jantzen joined Allied Universal in 2020 and is the Executive Vice President and head of the Executive Protection and Intelligence Services business. He is responsible for strategic service delivery and leadership of the teams that collaborate with clients across all business verticals to start, fix and run global protective and intelligence programs. This organization also delivers as-needed protective support and secure transportation services all over the globe.

Career experience: Prior to Allied Universal, Brian was the Executive Vice President for AS Solution North America, Inc. where he was responsible for protective program strategy development and global protective service delivery for multiple Fortune 500 organizations and ultra-high net-worth individuals.

Prior to entering the executive protection field, Brian served in the United States Marine Corps, both enlisted and commissioned officer, and is a combat veteran of the First Gulf War.
 

Career experience: Gene is responsible for all facets of Allied Universal’s nuclear security business, which includes growth, client retention, security operations, P&L adherence, CBA negotiations and corporate liaison for G4S's consulting and technology businesses. Gene holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Florida State University and is a graduate of Cornell University’s G4S North American Leadership Development Program.

Skills and experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, Gene led the G4S nuclear security business. Previously, he was a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent and member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), where he managed domestic terrorism investigative matters while providing security solutions and technical expertise to external government entities.
 

Skills and experience: Mike leads the Compliance and Investigations business, which provides professional and innovative investigation solutions to the insurance industry.

Career experience: Mike founded this division as MJM Investigations in 1989, which G4S acquired in 2008. He has served on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement, as well as the Council for Entrepreneurial Development and the National Association of Corporate Directors. He has also had the privilege of serving on the Privacy Task Force and the Emerging Issues Committee of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.

Skills and experience: Brian is responsible for the continued growth of Deposita™, An Allied Universal® Company, which provides innovative, technology-enabled services that helps clients optimize their cash cycles. Brian and his team built the business from the ground up.

Career experience: Brian joined Allied Universal from G4S, where he held several technology related leadership positions over more than 20 years. Previously, he held a number of senior-level Information technology management positions during his 10-year tenure at Diageo, the world’s leading spirits company. Brian also worked for Xerox Corporation and GE during his career.

 

Skills and experience: Ty oversees several business units in Allied Universal: including Event Services, Risk Advisory and Consulting Services, Executive Protection and Intelligence, and the manguarding retail unit. Ty holds a Masters Certificate of Business from Tulane University, and attended the University of Kentucky and National Graduate School where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Quality Management Systems. Ty is board certified as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), as well as being Six Sigma certified.

Career experience: Prior to Allied Universal, Ty was the senior vice president of global security at Sony Pictures Entertainment, the former Chief Operating Officer for Andrews International and has held executive management and chief security officer roles in several corporations including Agilent Technologies. His corporate security background also includes senior management and executive level positions for over thirty (30) years in the energy, consumer products, logistics, high-tech, and entertainment industries.

Skills and experience: Jim has more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and operations with vast expertise in growing market share across diverse platforms and geographies.

Career experience: For more than 23 years, Jim worked for KONE — a global market leader in the elevator, escalator and smart building solutions industry. He joined KONE in 1996 and quickly distinguished himself as one of the top sales producers in the U.S. A few years later, he joined a group of emerging leaders in Brussels, Belgium, to develop and implement a new global operating model and led several strategic development projects focused on sales innovation and creating new sources of revenue. As Vice President of the Pacific Southwest for KONE, Jim was responsible for strategic direction, sales transformation, profitable growth and customer satisfaction for a multi-division business in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada where he was recognized nationally for record increases in sales and profitability.

 

Skills and experience: As the Executive Vice President of Operations, Michael Kirkman is responsible for operational excellence efforts across the North American regions, executing the operational integration of acquisitions and procurement.

Career experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, he was a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wharton and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Skills and experience: Mark has more than 20 years of extensive experience in product development, information technology and global operations.

Career experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, Mark was Executive Vice President & CIO for Education Corporation of America (ECA), where he was responsible for providing strategy and thought leadership to the company’s systems integration, automation and learning technology efforts. In 2006, he founded Landmark Technologies Corporation to provide technology and management consulting services that improve the operating performance of companies with complex global operations.

Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, received a master's in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a specialization in Interactive Intelligence and completed the Essentials of Management Program at the Wharton School of Business.
 

Skills and experience: With more than 25 years of experience, Deborah serves as the company’s in-house attorney, leading all labor and employment law functions for Allied Universal.

Career experience: Before joining Allied Universal, she served as a partner with Duane Morris LLP for nearly 10 years, where she counseled and serviced a large client base of various sized employers in every aspect of labor and employment-related issues and litigation.

Current external commitments: Deborah serves as Chairperson of the Legal Forum of National Association of Security Companies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
 

Skills and experience: Nancy leads the North America legal team, with responsibility for all legal matters affecting the company’s U.S. and Canada operations, including transactions and integrations, regulatory compliance, contracting, and licensing. Nancy joined Allied Universal in 2005, and has been instrumental in building the legal department’s capabilities to support the company’s growth, particularly in regulatory compliance and transactions.

Career experience: Previously, Nancy served as Assistant General Counsel for Aramark, representing and advising executives on employment matters, intellectual property, franchise arrangements, and licensing. She also served as General Counsel to Frankford Candy and developed its in-house legal department.

Current external commitments: She is professionally affiliated with ASIS International, the Forum of Executive Women, and the Association of Corporate Counsel. She is a board member of the Mural Arts Program.
 

Skills and experience: Ron Rabena’s security career spans more than 45 years—first beginning as an entry-level security officer and working his way up to several senior-level management roles at various regional security companies. As Chief Client Officer, he interacts with the company’s Presidents in the field and works with hundreds of clients every week. He is responsible for client retention, employee relations and building the company culture at the local level.

Career experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, Ron served as Division President, National Security Operations, for AlliedBarton Security Services from 2012 to 2016. There, he oversaw approximately 55,000 employees in 120 offices throughout 48 states. Additionally, he played an instrumental role in the merger of SpectaGuard and Allied Security, after leading operations of over 88,000 account hours as Regional Vice President for SpectaGuard.

Current external commitments: Ron has several certifications such as Georgetown University Certificate for ISMA Executive Leadership; and Kellogg School of Management Certificate – ISMA Senior Executive Leadership Program. He received the Philadelphia Crime Commission 2013 Civilian of the Year Award; Police Athletic League of Philadelphia 2013 PAL Award; and Heroes Among Us Foundation 2015 Community Hero Award.

 

Skills and experience: Ken Woodlin has been the Chief Risk and Safety Officer for Allied Universal since 2020. He leads the global risk management functions and safety for North America.

Career experience: Ken previously served in officer level roles with Walmart, Inc. - most recently as a Vice President leading a supply chain division of 10,000 associates, having an operating budget of $300 million with $23 billion in internal sales. Due to his large-scale supply chain, compliance and safety background, Ken was selected to lead the start-up and continued leadership of Canopy Growth’s US Operations team – supply chain, fulfillment, manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, quality assurance / quality control and integrated business planning.

He holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Delaware and a J.D. from Widener University Delaware Law School.