Thomas Richey, Cpp, Psp Email & Phone Number

Johnson City, Texas

At a senior level, provide business and operational oversight for all LCRA security systems. Coordinate LCRA’s physical security program by performing assessments, providing recommendations to mitigate security risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing changes to security systems. Supervises Security Systems Technicians. - Reviews and responds to change requests for security systems and works with other work groups to implement approved changes.- Supervises Security Systems Technicians.- Leads regular meetings for physical security stakeholders and subject matter experts.- Evaluates security vendor proposals and make recommendations on the selection of appropriate vendors.- Provides budget recommendations and justifications to other work groups for future security system needs.- Leads the physical security assessment team. Performs threat, risk and security assessments of LCRA critical infrastructure.- Maintains knowledge of current security trends and threats that could impact LCRA critical infrastructure.- Assists in the development of security plans to ensure the protection of LCRA employees and facilities.- Recommends and coordinates the implementation of improvements to physical security systems, programs and procedures.- Performs physical security audits to ensure the application of sound security practices.- Works with staff throughout the company to ensure compliance with ERCOT, NERC and CJIS physical security standards and regulations.- Assists in the preparation of physical security documentation and review for NERC locations.- Participates in the preparation of objective evidence for audits and provide responses and testimony during audits.- Performs work by traveling independently or with a small team to various locations throughout the LCRA service area.

• Provide expertise and direction regarding institutional capital security projects to both internal and external project teams, addressing architectural, electronic, and operational protective measures• Provide expertise, direction, and coordination of all disciplines in the completion of security vulnerability and risk assessments, and integration of security system designs• Implement the development of procedures that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of UTP technical services to support capital projects• Develop and administer security standards and specifications to ensure compliance with current institutional security systems• Design, develop, and oversee implementation of solutions for system installation, including review of contractor submittals, periodic field observations, and system acceptance testing• Prepare scope of work descriptions for project-specific requirements, develops budgetary estimates, and evaluates bids to obtain desired equipment consistent with current system applications• Lead long term strategic planning and short term security solutions to maintain institutional security mission• Participate in analysis, design, project management, and application configuration programming for enterprise

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Embedded Program Manager for a San Antonio based Petroleum Company • Responsible for coordination, oversight, and deployment of Physical Security projects, upgrades, and improvements across 10 facilities- ranging from corporate office environments, to data centers, to refineries and marine terminals.• Oversee a team of Account Executives and Project Mangers to provide guidance, communication, and coordination throughout the program• Instrumental in development and implementation of corporate security standards , policies, and procedures• Interface directly with Guards, System Administrators, and IT staff to provide support and guidance in day-to-day operation and maintenance of Physical Access Control and Video Surveillance systems• Research and develop new technologies that streamline operations, increase efficiencies, and reduce cost• Responsible for entire project lifecycle from proposal preparation, to purchase order processing, to project implementation, completion, and invoicing- ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget

Austin, Texas Area

-Member of Security Assessment team. Participate in physical security assessments at most LCRA facilities-Manage projects associated with physical security systems for new construction and existing infrastructure -Work directly with Cyber Security Coordinators to ensure physical security compliance with NERC-CIP Cyber Security requirements-Perform complex installation, programming, calibration, maintenance, repair, testing, trouble-shooting and inspection of security alarm systems, access control, intercom, entry and CCTV video systems at a senior level-Install, program, document, set up, wire, repair and/or replace CCTV video equipment used to obtain and transmit video signals between various locations. This includes cameras, digital video recorders, video management systems, fiber optic transmission, and control equipment-Install new systems, equipment changes and expansion of existing systems-Utilize in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience to provide process improvements -Use innovative techniques to solve complex problems-Act as a resource for colleagues-Direct the work of other staff members and contractors/vendors-Repair card access equipment and signaling devices used to control access points-Perform systems integration and programming so that systems can share common components and interaction occurs between systems- systems integration-Use computer software to configure, program, generate reports, and produce system documentation-Train customers on use of assigned systems

-Managed high-end commercial installations of security, access control, and CCTV systems-Personally responsible for device termination and communications of peripherals to host systems through various forms of media; RS232,422,485, short and long haul modems, fiber optics, dial-up modems, ethernet, etc. -Installed and maintained software to run such systems on Windows 9X, Win NTWKST, Win 2000 Pro and Server editions, and UNIX O/S’s-Utilized existing LAN’s to build systems of networked Server and Client PC’s and Microcontrollers -Provided training to other technicians and subcontractors-Installed, troubleshot and repaired all systems including CCTV, access control, security alarms

-Supervised a crew of seven installers and one other service technician.-Responsible for scheduling and coordinating installation and service on security, access control, and CCTV systems -Responsible for scheduling and coordinating installation and service on telephone and cable, whole house audio, central vacuum, intercoms, and various other low voltage wiring in new and existing construction for residential and commercial applications -Provided technical assistance to sales department in assessing customer needs-Responsible for training the installation and service team-Kept track of payroll for installers-Assisted customers over the phone with technical issues-Performed service calls on above mentioned systems as needed

Supervision of four service technicians Responsible for managing department budget and maintaining service inventory Dealt directly with customers to provide phone support and scheduling of service calls Interacted with Sales department to provide technical assistance.Prior to this position I was Installation Manager-responsible for scheduling and coordinating installations through subcontractors primarily for installation of security and fire systems in new construction Promoted from Service Technician where duties included customer relations and trouble shooting and repair of security systems and various other forms of low voltage components

Associates Degree, Electronics Technologies

Course included 1440 hours of training, 800 lab and 640 theory. Courses completed: robotics, fiber optics, lasers, microprocessors.

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