Nicholas Turalski Nicholas brings over 15 years of expertise in life safety, security, network technology systems, Integration with significant roles at BH Security and Johnson Controls, TYCO Advanced Systems Technologies. His work spans design, engineering, and project management, with specific expertise in education, municipal, corporate, and government projects. Notably, Nicholas has a strong background in active shooter detection and prevention strategies, collaborating closely with law enforcement and first responders. Nicholas attended New York Military Academy and the University of Maryland, he is also an active member of the National Ski Patrol.

Guy has worked in the security field for 38 years. He served for over three decades
as the Director of Security and Emergency planning for Littleton Public Schools, a suburb of Denver, Colorado before retiring in August 2020. Guy was recognized as the 2020 Campus Safety Director of the Year for his work at Littleton Public Schools. Guy is also the recipient of many other national and security industry awards and recognitions including: 

• Association of School Business Officials International Pinnacle award,

•  Security Executive Magazine Security Leader of the Year, Security Magazines Most Influential People in Security,

• The 2014 American Red Cross Century of Heroes award, Security Industry Association (SIA) Insightful Practitioner Award,

• NSCA 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award

• 2019 NCS4 Professional of the Year Award.

He has diverse hands-on experiences in school safety regarding technology, processes and emergency response. His specialty is
understanding and recommending how life safety technology components can be deployed to help K-12 schools meet their all-hazard needs. He also serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Partner Alliance for Safer Schools.

Jessica Beeson Tocco is the visionary, CEO, and founder of A10 Associates, the nation’s largest woman-owned lobbying firm. Under her leadership, A10 Associates has established itself as a truly bipartisan powerhouse, navigating complex political landscapes with expertise and finesse. Fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, and English, Jessica brings a trilingual advantage to her work in the government affairs and strategic communications sectors. Jessica's extensive experience, including working for the Bush Administration and former Vice President Pence, complements her work at three top-tier lobbying firms and has made her a sought-after political commentator. Her strategic insights and deep knowledge have been featured on prominent platforms such as NECN, NBC Boston, the History Channel, Boston Business Journal, and GBH with Jim Braude. Her unique perspective and comprehensive understanding make her a valuable voice in political discourse. A10 Associates is the largest bi-partisan and multistate firm in the United States, operating in 36 states and delivering results for clients at the state, federal and local levels. In order to maintain authentic, national bi-partisanship, A10 Associates focuses on policy versus politics and focuses only on issues including transportation and infrastructure, technology, workforce development, healthcare, and community issues. The firm’s results-driven approach has created over 1,500 jobs nationwide through economic development projects and secured more than $1 billion in state, federal, and local funding for its clients.

Christian Caballero is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Pantheon Secure Solutions. With a rich background in brand strategy, digital PR, and business operations, Christian's expertise in storytelling has been shaped by his experience as a former producer of unscripted documentary and financial news shows. His journey to becoming an effective founder has been marked by perseverance and a deep commitment to purpose. Christian actively collaborates with 501(c)(3) organizations nationwide to support anti-trafficking efforts. Part of his mission is to assist children in need across various communities, a lifelong commitment inspired during his time producing a human trafficking documentary. This led to the establishment of Pantheon Secure Solutions, rooted in Christian's belief that children and their futures are among our greatest societal assets. Christian and his partners have led a team that managed PR and community outreach, creating public service announcements, launching PR campaigns, and coordinating events with multiple NGOs, local law enforcement, and schools to combat human trafficking. Their efforts have not only captured community attention but also supported the election of dedicated community leaders in Connecticut, Arizona, and Utah.

Austin M. Fraver is a seasoned executive in private equity with extensive experience in operations, risk management, and strategic finance across various sectors, including security, logistics, supply chain, tech, SaaS, and the Defense Sector. He notably contributed to the rapid growth of a Defense Sector business, enhancing its value fourfold in under a year. Fraver has established strong strategic partnerships across multiple industries, driving significant operational improvements and financial growth. He played a pivotal role in achieving a remarkable 13.04x increase in Net Operating Income for a Private Equity Parent Company over five years.  EMORY UNIVERSITY (WWW.EMORY.EDU) BBA Business with Double Major: Finance and Venture Capital & Consulting.