Summit Security Services Employee Elected to Leadership Role by ASIS International

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Security Services, one of the New York region's leading providers of security services is proud to announce that ASIS International, the largest organization for security professionals, elected its own Tom Whittles, to serve as Chairperson of ASIS International-Northern New Jersey Chapter. Mr. Whittles is the Regional Manager of Summit Security Services' New Jersey Region. With over 35,000 members worldwide, the ASIS appointment is a highly regarded honor.

"We congratulate Tom on his achievement and look forward to supporting him in his efforts," Nick Auletta, Co-President of Summit Security Services said. "This is an honor for both Tom and Summit."

Mr. Whittles will build on the tremendous contributions he has most recently made as the Chapter's Special Events Coordinator. "Without the fundraising efforts of members like Tom, this Chapter may no longer be in existence," says outgoing Chairperson Darryl Beard.

As an industry leader, Summit Security, encourages its employees to pursue leadership roles in the field that enriches their work experience.

Founded in 1955, ASIS' mission is to increase the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals and organizations by providing a wide- range of programs and services.

This is not the first time ASIS has recognized Mr. Whittles, in 2006, Mr. Whittles earned ASIS' Northern New Jersey's Chapter's highest honor when he was named the 2006 Chapter Member of the Year and presented with the distinguished Rick Rescorla Memorial Award, for his dedication and service to the organization. He also proudly served as Chairperson in 1998 and 1999.

About Summit Security Services: Summit Security Services, with corporate headquarters in Uniondale, New York, is a leading provider of security services in the greater New York and New Jersey Metro area. Founded in 1976, Summit is a family-run organization with five regional offices and more than 2,500 employees. Today Summit ranks as one of the largest privately held security companies in the United States. Long Island Business News rated Summit Security number one for Guard and Patrol Services. Summit provides physical and electronic security, background screening, investigations and aviation services across a wide range of industries: commercial and residential properties, financial institutions, colleges and universities, media and broadcast organizations, law and accounting firms, luxury hotels and world-class sporting events.

About ASIS International: ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization for security professionals, with more than 35,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, and materials that address broad security interests as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry's No. 1 magazine-Security Management-ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.