A nationally recognized security and investigation practitioner, Mr. Linsky has more than 25 years of investigative and security experience in both the public and private sectors. He is a licensed and board certified Professional Investigator who has conducted major security operations and investigations throughout the Northeast and has testified as an expert in security in various courts.

In his role as CEO, Mr. Linsky is responsible for implementing SSC, Inc.'s strategic goals and objectives as well as giving direction and leadership for the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, annual goals and objectives. In addition, Mr. Linsky oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services, ensuring that SSC, Inc.'s customers receive the highest level of professional security and investigative services. Under Mr. Linsky's leadership, SSC, Inc. has grown tenfold.

Mr. Linsky personally developed one of the first public/private security partnership initiatives with the U.S. Federal Government after the attacks of September 11, 2001. He is an active member of numerous professional security and investigation associations.

Mr. Linsky was educated in security administration at Northeastern University, Boston, MA and in business management at Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT. He has completed training in information security at M.I.T. in Cambridge, MA. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army's Natick Labs Defense Industrial Security Institute.

"American business and institutions are best protected by allocating resources for security measures that will work regardless of the efforts or the targets of criminals and terrorists: assessment, intelligence, investigation and training."
- D. A. Linsky

Michael G. Burbage brings a wealth of business management and security experience to his role as President of SSC, Inc. With SSC, Inc. since 1995, he was promoted to President in 2003. He brings extensive cross-functional experience and success in managing multi-million dollar businesses. Prior to joining SSC, he served with distinction as a Senior Security Manager in the United States Air Force (USAF) for 25 years.

During his time in uniform, Mr. Burbage managed numerous large police units where he developed security procedures, standards and requirements that resulted in excellence and awards. His security experience includes police operations, physical security and safety consultation, dignitary protection, anti-terrorism measures, and counter-demonstration preparedness. He also held key leadership roles as a Senior Inspector in the United States Department of Defense Acquisition Security Program where he evaluated security for major weapons systems.

Mr. Burbage received numerous accolades, honors and awards, including outstanding policeman of the Strategic Air Command, and is an honor graduate from the University of Louisville's prestigious National Crime Prevention Institute. He is also a distinguished graduate of the USAF Senior NCO Academy. He is a summa cum laude graduate of the criminal justice program at Troy University, Troy, AL, and also holds a degree in Police Science from the College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL. He is board certified in Security Management.

" Today, threats or risks that were previously considered minimal, or theoretical at best, have become part of a new reality in security programs."
- Michael G. Burbage

Michael W. Wanik is SSC’s Vice President of Consulting and Investigations. He is board certified in security management and business continuity planning. Prior to joining SSC, he spent more than 13 years at Fortune 21 UnitedHealth Group as the company’s corporate security director responsible for international operations.

Mike has a robust background in providing risk management consulting to protect people, process, technology, information and environments in sensitive operations around the world. Mike was an early supporter and practitioner of convergence, wherein he partnered with information security and privacy personnel to better protect an entity from theft and disruption. He has led the development, implementation and enforcement of security and safety policies and standards for the protection of human, physical and intellectual assets and has led emergency management action in varied dynamic events such as the 9/11, the Mumbai attacks, SARS and H1N1. Mike has also helped manage corporate response to natural events such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Prior to his corporate leadership role, Mike served over eight years in the United States Army as a military police officer and criminal investigator. After his active duty he was activated as the senior law enforcement instructor at a satellite Military Police School created to support Operations Desert Shield/Storm.

Mike attended and later taught criminal justice courses for Central Texas College. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners and Fire Commissioners in New Britain, Connecticut for eight years. Mike is an active member of ASIS International, Infragard, Disabled American Veterans, and the Association of Contingency Planners. Within each of these organizations, he either currently holds or has held leadership positions.

Mike can be contacted at 203-925-6182 or mwanik@sscintel.com

"Security's function is to put knowledge to work on people, processes and assets; to create safe, secure and profitable operations."
- Michael W. Wanik

Jeffrey M. Banwell is Senior Manager, Consulting & Investigations for SSC Corporate Intelligence and Investigations, Shelton, CT. In his role with SSC, Jeff leads and coordinates our investigative and corporate espionage engagements.

Mr. Banwell is a former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation having recently retired with 26 years of service conducting criminal and intelligence investigations. Mr. Banwell's investigative experience included public corruption matters and extensive international money laundering and financial crime investigations, to include insurance fraud and bank fraud matters.

Post 9/11 Mr Banwell led FBI Connecticut's Strategic Partnership and Infrastructure Protection outreach to the business community in Connecticut. Prior to FBI service Mr. Banwell was a branch manager in the security industry and also served as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Maribeth Martino brings several years experience from a diverse background in hiring, law and administrative functions. She spent 6 years with the State of Connecticut, Fairfield County Superior Court system in the Court Reporters Office. Her exposure and interaction to daily court function provides valuable knowledge and understanding of judicial processes. Maribeth transitioned into an HR at a recruiting firm headquartered in Wilton, CT, where she assisted recruiters in bringing Fortune 500 clients and qualified nationwide candidates together.

Maribeth joined SSC, Inc. in 2008 and the investigations team in 2009 as Supervisor. She is currently the Manager of Pre-Employment Screening Services and has spearheaded new products, services and technology platform for the department. Maribeth is also an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the National Association of Professional Background Screeners. Maribeth obtained an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and is continuing her business degree at Sacred Heart University.

John brings more than 15 years of experience to his position as Vice President of Business Development. He is responsible for all business development activities of the firm, to include strategic planning and direction relating to the sales team's business development efforts. As part of the senior executive management team, he works closely with all members of the SSC organization to develop relationships with organizations that demand top performance from their security provider.

John possesses a clear understanding of how to develop an effective security program for a wide range of clients, having successfully transitioned business from one person guarding operations to multi-site, national accounts. Prior to joining SSC, John was Executive Director for a national security provider located in New England. In addition, he was employed with another national security company as its Business Development Manager in their Connecticut, Vermont and New York offices.

Mr. Kozak attended Western New England College, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He is active in numerous organizations to include the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA) and International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

"Entering into a true partnership delivers the most rewarding results and long term relationships for both the client and the security provider."
- John T. Kozak

Kenneth B. Lacasse brings 25 years of technology experience to his current position where he oversees the strategic development, operation and delivery of SSC, Inc.'s network and computer security management solutions. In addition, he directs internal I/T operations and data center functionality.

Before joining SSC, Mr. Lacasse consulted on network and computer security issues and broad management of all aspects of the computer field. His work has encompassed network design, hardware, software programming, application design, auditing of systems, system integration, database systems, and implementing both local and wide area networks. He has analyzed and solved business application and network design challenges for a wide range of companies, including major corporations.

Mr. Lacasse earned a B.S. degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, and a M.S. degree in Computer Science from American Sentinel University, Birmingham, AL. Mr. Lacasse is an active member of the nation's leading computer security and forensic crime investigation organizations and an active participant at leading industry conventions and training programs.

“ With appropriate forensic tools, skill, and attention the amount of information
that can be recovered from a suspect personal computer, or other electronic device can be astounding. Most users have no idea how much information is stored on the computers and personal devices they use every day.”
- Kenneth B. Lacasse

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Beth Gabriel is a highly experienced business manager who has more than ten years of experience in the corporate sector in a variety of positions providing leadership and strategic counsel on marketing and communications best practices to executives.

Ms. Gabriel engages in the development and execution of effective strategic and tactical plans for external and internal communications. She works in partnership with SSC clients to ensure that communications strategies, messages and tactics are aligned with business objectives.

Ms. Gabriel is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Communication Sciences. She is a member of several security associations and is active in corporate communications venues.

" The growing complexity of the challenges businesses face in the security and regulation arena makes it essential that security partners are available, competent and in tune with corporate needs and resources."
- Beth Gabriel