Meet the chapter Leadership

  Derek Loomis has been employed as a Security Manager and Security Consultant for over 15 years. Derek achieved the status of Triple Crown after obtaining three ASIS credentials, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in 2017, Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) in 2019, and Physical Security Professional (PSP) in 2019, and has been an active member of ASIS since 2015. He has been employed with Teachout Security Solutions since 2011 and currently serves as a Branch Manager and Security Consultant overseeing operations in Southwest Michigan. Derek is also a Certified American Red Cross Instructor and Instructor Trainer. 

 Teresa Swarczinski served as the first chair of the Mid-Michigan chapter from 2018-2023 and was integral in its establishment. She has worked in the field of public safety and security for over 25 years. Her work experience includes academia, healthcare and emergency management. She is currently employed with the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security where she manages the infrastructure protection and security risk assessments program. She holds a Master degree in Administration of Justice and Security and  is also a certified protection professional (CPP), a certified crime prevention specialist (CCPS) and a certified security assessment specialist (CSAS). Teresa serves on the ASIS North American Regional Board of Directors. She is also a Mentor, the chapter liaison for Women in Security, ASIS Foundation and is the Communications Chair and Webmaster. 

Kevin Deitz has been in the security profession for over 20 years and is currently a Senior Infrastructure Protection Specialist at the University of Michigan. He has been a member of ASIS International since 2005 and has earned the “Triple Crown”, obtaining the CPP, PSP and PCI certifications. Kevin is also a Certified Campus Crime Prevention Specialist and Certified Security Assessment Specialist through the American Crime Prevention Institute. Prior to entering the security field, Kevin taught 8thgrade Earth and Space Science and 7th grade Life Science in a Pennsylvania middle school. Simultaneously, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve Transportation Corps, holding the assignments of platoon leader, cargo control manager, and battalion staff officer before transitioning to inactive status as a Captain.  

Daniel A. Alabre has been involved in the security field for over 33 years. He served twenty-eight years on active duty with the U.S. Army, retiring as a Colonel.  He worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and served in several leading roles, including the principle advisor to the US Ambassador. 

Daniel is currently a Director at Pinkerton  and responsible for all Michigan and Ohio based clients and their local, national, and global security interests. He is also a member of the Midwest Regional Security Management Team responsible for managing operations that take place locally, nationally, and internationally. He is recognized as an expert in security and intelligence matters facing the private sector. 

Jonathan Frost is a Senior Security Consultant at Marsh Advisory, Consulting Solutions, Property Risk Consulting Practice (PRC) based in Detroit.  Jonathan has an extensive security background that started during his time in the Marines, where he was assigned to the Presidential Retreat at Camp David.  His experience includes working as a police officer, trainer, and most recently the Physical Security Coordinator for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. He holds a Bachelor degree in Integrated Leadership studies and an Associate degree in criminal justice. He holds several certifications, Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Physical Security Professional (CPSP),  Certified CPTED Specialist (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) , American Crime Prevention Institute, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Trainer, Texas A&M University . 

Ryan Cressman, CPP, has worked in law enforcement for 28 years, retiring from the Lansing Police Department. He continues to serve the Lansing community as the security and safety manager for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. He coordinates and provides training for all physical security procedures, including access control and surveillance systems, and is certified in Active Shooter and Workplace Violence Prevention, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Principles of Leadership, and several measures of Emergency Vehicle Operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement management. 

Evan Thomas graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Security Management. He works for Circadian Risk for where he is the Client Success Manager/Security Analyst II. Prior to working at Circadian Risk, he interned at the Detroit Police Department and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union where he took part in risk analysis, investigations, security related projects, and more.

In his free time, Evan enjoys making and eating all different types of food dishes, gaming, working out, and participating in all types of sports, especially racquetball. He is a Michigan native, and looks forward to traveling and seeing more of the world. 

David P. Garey is a retired full spectrum senior Intelligence Specialist (Operations); Supervisory Special Agent Counterintelligence (CI) and Supervisory Special Agent, Criminal Investigations (CID Command), with 44 years of U.S. Government service. He is an Insider Threat Program Management and Mitigation Expert and a Specialist in site exploitation and collection, recovery, retention, accountability, and disposition of forensic evidence. He is a former Adjunct Lecturer for Central Texas College - Europe, for their Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement Program. He was a lecturer for homicide investigations, criminal intelligence, fraud detection, investigations, interview and interrogations, and law enforcement operations. He holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations and is a certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). 

Jordan Lampton is the Treasurer of the chapter and handles all chapter finances and the sponsorship program. Jordan has been in the industry for almost six years, working in corporate security. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University with minors in Security Management and Sociology. Additionally, she completed her  Master's in Enterprise Risk Management through Boston University. In addition, she is APP certified. Jordan is currently employed as a Physical Security Specialist at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.