Please join us in congratulating Kevin Richman. Kevin recently earned the Certified Protection Professional designation from ASIS International, a globally recognized certification for experienced security management professionals.

Kevin Richman is Director of Corporate Security at Xerox, where he leads the company’s global corporate security function for a Fortune 500 technology, product, and services organization. In this role, he partners with executive leadership and operating units to develop, integrate, and manage security programs to protect employees, facilities, assets, and business operations.

Kevin has more than 30 years of combined experience in corporate security, law enforcement, emergency services, crisis management, physical security, investigations, executive and employee protection, business continuity, and emergency management. He has held multiple security leadership roles at Xerox, including Manager of Physical Security Operations and Services, Manager of Security Services Group, Deputy Director, and Acting Director of Corporate Security, before being appointed Director of Corporate Security.

His responsibilities have included oversight of internal investigations, personnel management, asset protection, physical security operations, training programs, crisis management and business continuity, due diligence and pre-employment screening, executive protection, and security operating budgets. Prior to joining Xerox, Kevin served 7 years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia, where he supported an intra-agency task force alongside Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University and completed training at the West Virginia State Police Academy.  He also has a strong background in public service, having served as a Volunteer Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, and Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America.

Kevin states “Earning the CPP was important to me because it represents a commitment to professional excellence and lifelong learning in the security field. Preparing for the certification challenged me to look beyond daily operations and think more broadly about risk, leadership, business continuity, investigations, crisis management, and the strategic role security plays in an organization. I would encourage other security professionals to pursue the CPP because the process strengthens your knowledge, validates your experience, and helps elevate both your career and the security profession as a whole.” Feel free to reach out to Kevin for advice on attaining the CPP.

Well done Kevin!

ASIS Rochester congratulates Mark Ryckman - our latest member to achieve the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification.

Mark L. Ryckman, CPP, is the City Manager and Director of Public Safety for the City of Corning, New York, where he oversees municipal operations and provides executive leadership for the City’s Police and Fire Departments. With nearly 30 years of local government management experience, he has led major public safety and security initiatives, including the implementation of new technologies such as body-worn cameras, license plate readers, upgraded surveillance systems, and modernized operational policies and procedures.

Mark also serves at the national level on public safety communications and critical infrastructure issues as a member of the Executive Committee of the FirstNet Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), representing the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). He has spoken at national conferences and published in professional and trade publications on public safety governance, communications, and emerging technology challenges.

He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and recently earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation through ASIS International.

Mark provides the following advice to fellow ASIS members. "Preparing for and attaining the CPP designation has strengthened my ability to apply risk management best practices in public safety and local government leadership. It highlights the value of integrating physical security, emergency preparedness, and organizational resilience in protecting both the community and the workforce.”

Well done Mark -- congratulations on this achievement!

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ASIS International – Greater Rochester NY Chapter

March 10, 2025

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ROCHESTER, NY – Seventeen security management leaders recently completed an eight-week Certified Protection Professional (CPP) training provided by the local Greater Rochester, NY Chapter of ASIS International.

The CPP certification, considered the “gold standard” for security management professionals, covers security principles and practices, risk management and mitigation, investigations, personnel security, physical security / asset protection, information security, crisis management and the interrelationship of security and general management principles and practices.

The CPP training augments years of experience and equips security management with the strategic and operational frameworks, best practices, and tools necessary to manage the wide range of increased security and safety issues faced daily by corporations, institutions, businesses, and public services.

The following individuals successfully completed the training:

·         David Beers, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

·         Jen Burdett, Axis Communications

·         Sue Cronenworth, Reliant Credit Union

·         Steven Dailey, L3Harris Technologies

·         Craig Evert, Constellation Brands

·         Chris Fiorito, Paychex

·         Jason Ingalls, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

·         David Inzana, Hilton Central School District

·         Brad Jacobs, St. John Fisher University

·         Greg Leibenguth, Episcopal Senior Life

·         Robert W Lewis, Jewish Home

·         Peter Mikiciuk, Monroe County

·         Kevin Richman, Xerox Corporation

·         Michael Roberts, Prosegur

·         Mark Ryckman, City of Corning, NY

·         Katie Varese, L3Harris Technologies

·         Nicholas Zink, DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

“The Certified Protection Professional training provides a comprehensive foundation for security management that should be employed by all business and institutions.” said Eric Fuehrer, Chairperson of ASIS Rochester. “We recognize these dedicated individuals for advancing security practices in their organizations and the community at large.”

Based on a grant from ASIS International, this is the first time that the CPP training has been offered locally. The training was led by Karen Jones, CPP, Wegmans Food Markets and Angelo Caruso, CPP, ESL Federal Credit Union. Course participants will now take the ASIS CPP Exam to complete their certification.

To learn more about the association for security management professionals, go to asisrochester.org.

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.

About Certified Protection Professional

The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is the highest level accredited board certification for security managers. This certification is distinguished by its global development and application. CPPs possess substantial, relevant experience as well as demonstrated and tested competence.

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