Ron Aguiar has worked in public law enforcement and private security for over twenty years. He currently serves as Director of Safety and Security at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the largest Christian churches in the United States; a position he has had for nearly ten years.

Among his duties, Mr. Aguiar is responsible for recruiting and training hundreds of volunteers as well as overseeing dozens of paid employees and contract law enforcement officers. He has recently authored “Keeping Your Church Safe”, a book designed to help churches implement safety and security programs.  Mr. Aguiar is sought-after speaker and consultant to churches, para-church organizations and law enforcement agencies and is also a private security consultant.

A native of Hawaii, Mr. Aguiar lives with his wife of thirty years, Nancy, in Louisville.

Don is the founder and CSO of Crisis Management Solutions Group which provides a range of security and crisis management consulting services to business and industry.  CMSG also provides services to individuals including identity theft protection and legal protection

Additionally Don serves as Director of Security for his church, St Paul Baptist.  He manages all aspects of security operations including access control, intrusion detection, pastoral protection, security awareness training, parking and traffic as well as emergency management and life safety.

Don is a graduate of Illinois State University with Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Computer Science.  Don is also a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS).

Don is a member of ASIS and serves as the Chairman of the Crisis Management and Business Continuity Council as well as the Chairman of the Houses of Worship Security Working Group.

Kathleen L. McChesney, Ph.D. has a wide range of executive experience in business, government, and faith-based organizations spanning over 30 years.

Dr. McChesney served 24 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigations throughout the U.S. holding the third highest-ranking position in this agency. She has held unique, high-level leadership positions in The Walt Disney Company and the United States Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

She has also published articles and major reports on various law enforcement and violence prevention issues and taught law enforcement courses at the FBI and King County Police Training Academies. Dr. McChesney currently consults with companies, faith-based and non-profit organizations regarding management and security matters.

Dr, McChesney has received several prestigious national awards for her service and serves on several educational and non-profit boards.

John E. Pence, J.D. serves as general legal counsel to the Answers in Genesis ministry, located outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as Director of Planned Gving and Director of Supporter Services.

Prior to coming on staff at the ministry in 2002, John served as a member of the Answers in Genesis Board of Directors, and continues to serve as secretary and legal counsel to the board.

John graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1980 with a law degree, and from Morehead State University in 1977, with an A.B. degree in English and political science.

Pamela Rak,  MSW, LCSW, ACSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her degrees at George Williams College and Jane Addams College of Social Work University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor.

Prior to entering private practice in 1998. Mrs. Rak developed expertise in the medical social work areas of trauma, chronic and terminal illness, and, grief and bereavement. She enjoys teaching appointments at local colleges and is a member of: The International Board of Christian Counselors and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

Credentialed at the highest levels in her profession and the recipient of many prestigious awards, Mrs. Rak is a valuable resource and sought after speaker to faith-based organizations, professional, and community groups. Critical Incident Stress Management Certified with hundreds of hours of direct CISM, Mrs. Rak’s interest is in the education and response of emotional, psychological, and spiritual care in disasters.

Mrs. Rak was the lead instructor of mental health conditions complicated/caused by physical illness to family practice residents and pastoral care interns.

Jason Rosselot, CPP presently serves as Director of Regional Security Protective Services with Wellpoint Incorporated, based in the Midwest.

Mr. Rosselot is a former Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). He has conducted law enforcement and security in over 25 countries including Israel and the Gaza Strip.  In addition to his criminal investigative and embassy security responsibilities, he protected visiting dignitaries and diplomats such as the Dalai Lama of Tibet, Nobel Peace Price recipient Nelson Mandela, as well as foreign ministers, and the U.S. Secretary of State.

Mr. Rosselot has a Bachelor or Arts Degree in Criminology and a Master of Arts degree in Security Management. He is a member of ASIS International, the State Department Overseas Security Advisory Council, and is a frequent speaker and author on the topic of travel security.

Sue Samp is the Emergency Coordinator for the Timber Lake Christian Church Safety Ministry in Moberly, Missouri. In addition to serving as Emergency Coordinator, Mrs. Samp provides coordination and support for the Security, Medical Response, and Crisis Management Teams. She serves in a liaison role for the Safety Ministry to the church membership, staff, and ministry leaders.

Mrs. Samp has played an instrumental role in keeping the church’s Emergency Plans updated, and revising the Safety Preparedness Manual to include policies and procedures for the security, medical response, and crisis management teams. Sue maintains the Safety Ministry’s resource library which provides for safety team education and training.

Mrs. Samp is an active promoter for church safety and has participated with the Senior Minister and Safety Team Coordinators in reaching out to area churches through presentations and media interviews. Timber Lake Christian Church has been a host church for two Christian Security Network Seminars: “Security and EmergencyPlanning for Christian Organizations” and “Safety for Christian Women in an Un-Christian World”.

Mrs. Samp has a BS degree in Elementary Education, and gained extensive safety preparedness knowledge and training while teaching at a Showcase School for the Missouri Safe Schools Program.

Mrs. Samp and her husband reside in rural Missouri, where she is an active partner in their farm business, Samp Family Farms, LLC. They have three married children and two grandchildren. Sue is actively involved in church, school, and community organizations, and is currently serving on the University of Missouri Extension Council.

Ray Van Hook, CPP, CIPM, CIPI presently serves as Senior Director for Security and Safety for McCormick Place and Navy Pier, one of the largest convention centers and tourist attractions in the country, in Chicago, Illinois.   His past experience as a security professional in Chicago includes serving as Executive Director for Protection Services for The Art Institute of Chicago, both museum and school, Director of Protective Services for the Museum of Science and Industry, and as the Director of Protection Services, Safety and Facilities at the Terra Museum of American Art.

Mr. Van Hook is a member of the Illinois Security Chiefs Association where he has served as president. He has received several awards including the “Legislative” and “Excellence in Security” awards and currently serves as a board member.  Mr.Van Hook is a member of the Illinois Police Chiefs Association and serves on the Public Private Liaison Committee, a member of the International Security Managers Association (ISMA), a member of the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM), Asset Protection Executives (APEX), an Advisory Board Member of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) where he has served as a speaker and lecturer at their annual conference, and is a member of ASIS International and a board Certified Protection Professional.

Mr. Van Hook has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL.

Scott A. Watson, CPP, CFE, is a career security professional specializing in the areas of organizational security, education and crisis management.

He currently manages the security function at IDEXX Laboratories Inc., teaches online classes for American Military University and, is the Principal of S.A. Watson & Associates LLC, a consultancy providing security and educational services to business and industry.

Scott holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Long Island University, A Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University and a Masters of Education from the University of Massachusetts.

Scott is a member of ASIS International where he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Crisis Management and Business Continuity Council, a member of the Museum, Library and Cultural Properties Council and a member of the Houses of Worship Working Group. Scott is also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Northeast Disaster Recovery Information Exchange.

In addition, Scott is an Elder and Youth Group Leader at Dover Baptist Church, where he also advises on security related issues and events.

John Zeigler is the Security Coordinator for one of the largest, fastest growing, multi-site churches in the United States, leading teams of Uniformed Police Officers and volunteers at more than 14 locations in several different states.

In addition, John serves his community as a career Police Officer, during which time he has received the multiple citations, to include the Medal of Merit and Life Saving Awards. In 2001, John received the Police Medal of Honor after being involved in a deadly force, active shooter situation in which countless lives were saved. John was also named the Police Officer of the Year in 2001 for the State of Oklahoma. He has over 1200 hours of training specifically related to Personal Protection, Traffic Collision Reconstruction, SWAT, and Interview and Interrogation Techniques.

John’s calling to the security ministry at his church has led him to network with many other churches across the United States and in several other countries. He continuously seeks the opportunity to help organizations who would otherwise do nothing to plan for disasters.

John and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Edmond, Oklahoma and have three small children.