Owner, President, & CEO

Lynda L. Buel

CPP, CFE, CSC, CPTED Practitioner

40+ Years in Security Industry
Professional Summary

Lynda brings a combination of significant end user and consulting experience to our team. As a consultant, she has 25 years of experience in providing security risk assessment, CPTED and operations review, master planning, physical security design, policies and procedures development, and training services. As an end user, Lynda directed state and national security divisions for a major financial institution and was the Director of Security for a real estate development firm specializing in high end retail. Her expertise lies in her understanding of security programs across a broad spectrum of facility types and how to best apply programming to meet client needs. Her approach of thorough fact-finding and evaluation of threats, risks, vulnerabilities, critical issues, and applicable standards allows her to craft solutions appropriate for a facility’s internal and external risks and the capabilities of its security program.

Lynda's Personal Security Philosophy

I believe that effective security is never one size fits all. Every environment presents its own culture, risks, and operational realities, and every project is an opportunity to listen, learn, and collaborate. My approach is grounded in partnership by working closely with clients to understand their mission, people, and priorities, and translating that understanding into practical, sustainable security solutions. Each engagement strengthens not only the outcome for the client, but also the collective knowledge carried forward to inform future projects, continuously improving how we protect people, property, assets, and operations.

Awards & Accolades

Recipient of the Karen Marquez Honors Award through ASIS International, which recognizes a female security professional who has dedicated their career to the betterment of the industry.

Recipient of the Outstanding Security Performance Award as the Security Consultant of the Year through the US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPA), which recognizes and rewards outstanding performance in the security sector.

Recipient of the Charles A. Sennewald Distinguished Service Award through the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), which recognizes a security professional or industry leader who has made an outstanding contribution to the security industry.

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from The Ohio State University
  • CPTED Practitioner, Florida Atlantic University, School of Architecture
  • Certified School Security Specialist through the American Crime Prevention Institute (ACPI)
  • ASIS Essentials of Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Certificate
  • IAHSS Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate

Professional Certifications & Associations
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Security Consultant (CSC)
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Practitioner
  • ASIS International
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)
  • International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
  • International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)
  • International CPTED Association (ICA)
  • National Association of Campus Safety Administrators (NACSA)
  • National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

Core Expertise
  • Access Control
  • After Action Review
  • Arming
  • Asset Protection
  • Budgetary Planning
  • Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
  • Emergency Management & Planning
  • Executive Protection
  • Law Enforcement
  • Master Planning
  • Policies & Procedures Development
  • Security Operations & Programming
  • Security Training
  • Staffing
  • Threat/Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Analysis
  • Visitor Management

"At SRMC security is not about fear, it is about confidence. We focus on practical, people first solutions that help you stay safe without disrupting what you do best.  Every client is different, so we tailor our approach to fit your world, not force you into ours."

Lynda L. Buel

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