EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

After a career in human resources and success in leading a multi-million-dollar company in England, Kathryn co-founded Sunstates Security with Glenn Burrell in 1998. She has built a culture of professionalism, dedication and a client-first attitude that is the foundation of Sunstates Security. Kathryn also is responsible for every aspect of managing both the company and relationships with clients and partners, continually driving changes that lead to operational efficiencies and greater client satisfaction. As a certified WBE member and a member of ASIS International, she prizes accountability above all else at every level of Sunstates.

Glenn learned law enforcement as an officer in London’s Scotland Yard, pioneering a SWAT team in Norfolk, England, and as a leader guarding the Queen’s private estate and royal family within the elite Royalty Protection Unit. He gained a wide range of experience with anti-terrorism activities, oil rig and shipping interventions teams, unarmed combat, accident crime scene investigations, and SWAT team response. His extensive expertise is now part of the DNA of Sunstates Security, as is his dedication to the highest standards of client service. Glenn is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners and ASIS International. He also holds the coveted Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation from ASIS International and a Certificate in Terrorism Studies from the University of St Andrews.

Denis has worked in virtually every capacity over 30+ years in the security industry, beginning as a front-line officer and rising to a C-level executive position. Having seen the industry prize growth through consolidation over client satisfaction, he joined Sunstates Security to help build a security firm that believed in organic growth and maintaining a client-first philosophy, while treating employees as the trusted partners they are. An All-American college baseball player, he earned a BA in sociology and criminal law from Eastern Connecticut State University. He is a member of ASIS International, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

A 20+ veteran of the security industry, Robert has been a manager at all levels. He has overseen security for clients in many markets, including corporate campuses, financial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial properties, malls, government, educational and industrial sites. To ensure Sunstates Security clients receive the highest possible level of service, he is dedicated to providing security officers with the education, tools and opportunities they need to excel. Robert graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta after studying Criminal Justice and Business Management. He is active in professional networking organizations, such as ASIS International, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

Prior to joining Sunstates Security, Robert was responsible for the finances of the world’s second-largest uniformed security guarding and integrated technology services company. At Sunstates, he provides strategic insights, financial management and leadership to help Sunstates efficiently support security officers and clients. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Roberta began her security career 33+ years ago as a file clerk while earning a BS in marketing from William Paterson University in New Jersey. She has managed successful marketing campaigns for a variety of regional, national and international security firms, but far prefers Sunstates Security’s ability to answer to its clients, not shareholders. Roberta has not only helped Sunstates provide custom-tailored security solutions for individual customers but also helps clients network, learn from each other and share best practices. She holds professional memberships in ASIS International, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Community Association Institute (CAI), North Carolina Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (NCACLEA), and Institute for Supply Management (ISM).

Ryan began his career as a security officer, and over the past 20 years, his experience has spanned corporate offices and campuses, financial services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, retail, government, commercial real estate and industrial settings. He is responsible for multiple quality assurance programs and strategies at Sunstates Security, ensuring that Sunstates continually exceeds its mission with every client. He studied Law Enforcement Science at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Ryan participates in industry organizations such as ASIS International, where he has served as regional chairman for three years and on the board for five years; the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA); and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

A licensed attorney with over a decade of experience in corporate law, workers’ compensation and benefits compliance, David joined Sunstates Security in 2017 as the Legal, Compliance & Risk Management Director. In 2021 he was promoted to Vice President, General Counsel to reflect his increased scope of responsibility. Dave manages a legal and compliance team responsible for all company and employee licensing, background investigations, and compliance audits, as well as providing legal support for the company. His expertise in contract drafting, HIPAA, data analysis, employee benefits and corporate and legal compliance make him a strong resource and essential member of the Sunstates Security management team. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He is licensed through the State Bar of Illinois and US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

A seasoned security professional with over 30 years of experience in the service industry, Kalvin joined Sunstates Security as the Houston Regional Manager in 2016. He was promoted to Regional Director in 2017, a role in which he oversaw a portfolio of clients and operational assets across the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. In January 2021, he was promoted to Senior Regional Director with further responsibility for the states of CA, KS, NE, SD, and UT.

In April 2023, Sunstates Security promoted Shannon Lemond to her new Vice President, Finance role. Joining the team in 2008, Shannon started working part-time, completing various tasks such as filing, running errands, reception duties, and whatever else was needed. After obtaining her accounting degree, she joined the Sunstates team full-time.

Prior to her new position, as a Controller, Shannon was responsible for managing the accounts payable and receivable processes, overseeing payroll features, producing the financial statements, new job creation and setup, and being the Winteam guru. In addition to those tasks, now Shannon also creates the job level budgets each year, participates in annual Financial, Insurance and Benefits audits, maintains the balances sheet accounts, generates many customized reports, and more.

Ashley (Ash) Burrell joined Sunstates Security in April 2023 as a Corporate Analyst, bringing with him a wealth of analytics and management experience. A seasoned professional with a proven track record of leadership success, Ash works closely with the executive management team and leverage data to drive operational efficiency and strategic company growth. Prior to joining Sunstates Security, Ash served as the VP, Head of Business Intelligence at a technology company powering social media, where he led a team responsible for all aspects of business intelligence, from data integration to predictive modeling and complex actionable visualization. Comprised of 30+ individuals across three countries, Ash’s team was responsible for driving business value through data and actionable insights and was the primary point of contact for any data analysis deliverables required by the executive and the business leadership teams. Ash was instrumental in company growth and development, leading the organization from a start-up to a successful IPO on NASDAQ in 2022. Ash also has a strong background in the financial sector, beginning as a Credit Analyst and advancing to VP Marketing Data Science with the largest bank in the US.