CHAPTER OFFICERS
![]() CHAIRPERSON:
Jess Poleon Erie County Deputy Commissioner of Public Advocacy 95 Franklin Street, Room 651 Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 858-6169 Jessica.Poleon@erie.gov Jess is the Deputy Commissioner of Public Advocacy for Erie County. She oversees the investigations and mediation of consumer complaints through voluntary mediation; educates Erie County consumers on the policies, best practices, and their rights and responsibilities as consumers. She works with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. TREASURER:
Michael Guzik, PSP Convergint Technologies 81 Benbro Drive, Suite 100 Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 683-1386 mike.guzik@convergint.com ![]() SECRETARY & MEMBERSHIP:
Sonja Lee Upchurch emetinterviewing@gmail.com Former Church Receptionist. Currently a Certified Forensic Interviewer with Employment Experience in Investigator roles. Full Time Student at Hilbert College working toward a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. ![]() LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON:
Ronald Christopher Medaille College 2 Agassiz Circle Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 880-2911 ronjchristopher@msn.com Ron is a retired Chief of Medaille College Campus Public Safety with 45 years of experience in law enforcement serving 24 years at Buffalo Police Department and 11 Years as Chief of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority. Ron is also a past ASIS WNY Chapter Chair and past Greater Buffalo Metropolitan Crimestoppers Chair and a founding charter member and former president for NYS Crime Prevention Coalition and Crime Prevention Officer’s Association of WNY. SOCIAL MEDIA:
Tim Natalino, CET, PSP U&S Services, Inc. 95 Stark Street Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 693-4490 Ext. 216 natalinot@usservicesinc.com Tim Natalino is the U&S Services, Inc Protective Systems Operation Manager. Mr. Natalino brings over 20 years of experience in the design, installation management and troubleshooting of complex integrated building systems. At U&S Services he manages the full range of administrative, logistical, operational and technical duties for the Protective Systems branch of the company. ![]() AT LARGE:
Thomas Dixon Checkmate Investigations 65 Bellwood Avenue (716) 823-2744 Tommyd65d@aol.com Buffalo Police Department - 11 years - Patrolman - Detective - Motorcycle Officer USCG - License - 31 years - Charter Captain Licensed NYS, Private Investigator - 35 years NYS Department of Labor - Field Investigator - Hearing Officer - 25 years Past WNY ASIS (007) Chapter Chair - 1997 University of Buffalo - 1963 BS |
![]() CO-VICE CHAIR:
Dave D'Ettorre, RCDD O'Connell Electric Company Project Manager (585) 924-2176 david.dettorre@oconnellelectric.com Dave is currently a Registered Communications Distribution Designer and works for O’Connell Electric, the 41st largest Electrical Contractor in the USA. ![]() CO-VICE CHAIR &
CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT & SECURITY ADMINISTRATORS LIAISON: Chief Keith J. Bova D'Youville College 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 829-7550 bovak@dyc.edu
![]() EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS & GOLF CHAIR:
Paul T. Jackson, CPP National Grid Regional Security Manager (716) 861-1006 paul.jackson@nationalgrid.com Paul left his first career in law enforcement with the New York State Police and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in 2005. Since 2005 he has worked in corporate security with the Seneca Gaming Authority and National Grid. ![]() PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS:
Molly B. Schrock LINSTAR, a Division of IdentiSys 430 Lawrence Bell Drive Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 631-9200 Ext. 3306 molly.schrock@linstar.com Molly is the Senior Account Manager for LINSTAR Security and has been working with them for over 20 years. Molly provides security solutions all over Western New York. ![]() AT LARGE:
Harvey Strassburg Roswell Park Cancer Institute (716) 845-4925 Harvey.strassburg@roswellpark.org WEBSITE:
Matt DeFries Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 878-6007 defriems@buffalostate.edu Matt is the Access Control and Electronic Security Manager at Buffalo State College. He maintains and supports all aspects of the physical security systems for the college. He is an active member of the campus' Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). He is also a former Field Service Engineer at LINSTAR Security. |