Mr. Martin is an international security practitioner having worked extensively in both the North American and overseas markets. Beyond his experience in the international security industry, he is a recognized subject matter expert in crisis management, use of force, threat/risk assessment and personal and physical security measures.

As a frequent keynote speaker and lecturer on a variety of security related issues, Mr. Martin advocates the importance of detailed risk analysis and proactive measures to enhance corporate and personal safety.

In addition to his work at IMAC, Mr. Martin previously held a Partial Load Professor status teaching Advanced Security Management and Security Law in a leading College's Graduate Studies Program.

He maintains active memberships in the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Canadian and American Societies for Industrial Security, Association of Counter-Terrorism and Security Professionals and the International Tactical Training Officers Association.

Prior to joining IMAC, Mr. Shuster spent most of his 30 year career with a global leader in uniform security and investigations services. There, he held various positions including: executive protection detail leader, director of training, vice president of corporate development and senior vice president of the asset protection team.

Mr. Shuster is a respected expert in security practices and training related to crisis management & response, labor disputes, close protection operations, special event security, security awareness programs, evasive & defensive driving, and executive protection program design. He has written corporate security articles and white papers, and has lectured for many noted organizations including the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the International Society of Special Event Planners, the Young Presidents Organization, Penn State University, the Tactical Response Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Mr. Shuster has also served two (2) four year terms on the private security advisory board for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Mr. Schollaert has more than 21 years of experience in the security and business continuity services industry. After graduation from college, Mr. Schollaert started his career with Allied Security, Inc. and progressed rapidly to become one of the youngest regional managers within the company. After eight years with Allied Security, Mr. Schollaert joined IMAC as director of operations.

As Senior Vice President. Schollaert has direct oversight of IMAC's strategic growth, sales and marketing, and operational planning and implementation. He is a member of the following associations: American Management Association (AMA), Chief Executive Network, American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), Business Industry Continuity Emergency Planning and Preparedness (BICEPP), Ohio Association of Security and Investigative Services (OASIS), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Sandler Sales Institute, Sales Concepts Presidents Club, and Ohio Association of Private Detective Agencies (OAPDA).

Mr. Schollaert earned bachelor degrees in criminal justice and psychology from Duquesne University.

As the director of operations at IMAC, Kachmarik was responsible for all detailed operations related to the delivered service product to the client. His role included the coordination and deployment of recruited personnel and any mobile equipment required, related to security, logistics, and temporary replacement workers' services. Mr. Kachmarik was very active in insuring quality personnel were recruited, hired and trained. Prior to accepting the director of operations position, Kachmarik served as IMAC's director of security operations.

Mr. Kachmarik's varied experience in the field of criminal investigation, executive protection and security management, resulted from years at Bank One Corporation as security manager. He was also employed with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation as Special Agent in Charge and spent four years with the United States Secret Service as a special agent.

Mr. Kachmarik graduated from Cleveland State University, where he majored in accounting.

Mr. Ritter's security background includes almost 20 years with Vance/APT, developing business and leading operations at diverse sites including public utilities, steel mills, coal and copper mines, product distribution centers and paper product manufacturers.

Mr. Ritter has also served as an Asset Protection Team (APT) instructor in the U.S. and Canada, and has held several State Department of Criminal Justice Services and Department of Public Safety trainer certificates. In addition, he has served in the United States Army with 10 years active and 11 years reserve military service. His military experience includes military police training and performance assigned to strategic nuclear weapons support aircraft as well as reactive and custodial duty at a NATO nuclear weapons storage facility.

Mr. Rohr came to IMAC with 20 years of security experience and 14 years in the private sector primarily functioning as a Risk Management and Security Advisor, and Director of Presidential Security Operations. Rohr's military experience includes 6 years in the Military Police with the United States Army.

In the private sector, Rohr supervised a team that directed security operations for the Haitian President. Additional principals included General Clark, General Wilhelm, General McCaffrey, Rear Admiral Perkins, Rear Admiral Doran, General Bonett (Columbia), General Hermoza Rios (Peru), President Aristide (Haiti), and President Preval (Haiti). Lastly, Rohr has supported Protection Operations in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean with a large and diverse number of government officials and Presidents. Rohr currently resides in Pompano Beach, Florida, and he attended the University of Maryland Criminal Justice program.

Todd Moore is the President of Canadian Armed Robbery Training Associates Inc. (CARTA Inc.), Canada’s leading robbery mitigation and threat management program. Since 2005, his company has been providing armed robbery seminar and e-learning training to financial, commercial and retail businesses across North America. Todd is currently a Police Detective with a large Municipal Police Service and has 24 years policing service with extensive experience in various specialized investigative units. Todd was a former investigator in the Robbery Unit for several years where he was responsible for the investigation of financial, commercial and transportation armed robberies.

In 2003, he was the recipient of the Canadian Bankers Law Enforcement Award and Gold Medal in relation to a complex armoured truck robbery investigation.

In 2009, CARTA Inc. and their US partner ARTA, LLC partnered with AFI International Group Inc. / IMAC Services and developed the online Truck Hijacking Response Training Course which is the only truck hijacking course available in North America.

Todd is a designated Certified Security Professional (C.S.P.).

Paul R. Laska earned a B.S. in criminology from the Florida State University in 1973. He then went on to a 29 year career in law enforcement in South Florida, including 22 years in crime scene investigation/fingerprint identification and 7 years in environmental investigations. He also performed for 23 years in the corollary position of bomb technician. During his career, he worked as an investigator and as supervisor of forensic science, records, and bomb disposal. His activities during that time included in excess of 10,000 investigations, including 1000 death investigations, about 1000 bomb related incidents, and a gamut from minor thefts through homicides. He worked cases for his own agency, plus a variety of other local agencies requesting assistance, and various state and federal agencies requesting his assistance.

Following his retirement in November, 2002, Mr. Laska continued to serve as a legal consultant, instructor, and writer. He has worked as an instructor for the US Department of State Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program, New Mexico Tech/EMRTC Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing program, University of South Florida Center for Biological Defense, Indian River State College (for over 30 years, and a variety of independent programs. His writings have appeared in Law Officer Magazine, LawOfficer.com, Law Enforcement Technology Magazine, Police Magazine, The Detonator, published by the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, and Evidence Technology Magazine. In 2009 he was named to succeed Thomas G. Brodie as author of Brodie’s Bombs and Bombings, with the 4th Edition planned for publication in late 2011.

Irene Bakaric is the founder of MediaPrep, a media training, media relations and crisis communications consulting firm. She helps clients develop media strategies and skills. She offers solid, experienced communications counsel and prepares spokespersons to perform under pressure.

Ms. Bakaric advocates the importance of being prepared when dealing with the media, particularly in times of crisis. She has developed messaging and provided training for senior executives and key spokespersons in a number of sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, education, financial services, utilities, energy and technology. She has worked with government, non-profit organizations and the research and scientific communities. She has helped clients deal with sensitive and controversial reputation issues.

Ms. Bakaric is a dynamic trainer, consultant and keynote speaker who travels to share her professional insights and expert advice. She offers clients the insider perspectives of a veteran broadcast journalist who gained extensive media experience working as an investigative reporter, producer, interviewer and host on several national television and radio news and current affairs programs.

Ms. Bakaric is a graduate of Trinity College at the University of Toronto. She speaks English, French, Spanish and Croatian.

Mr. Taljaard brings more than 20 years of international experience in law enforcement, private security and investigation to his current position. Prior to joining AFI, he held many high level security roles both in Canada and abroad, including Operational Air Marshal for an international airline, Police hostage negotiator and Detective Inspector in Internal Affairs with the South African police service.

In addition to his role at AFI, Mr. Taljaard also teaches in The Police and Public Safety Institute at Algonquin College in Ottawa. With a strong focus on client relations and an excellent track record working on behalf of human resources professionals, insurance adjustors, security professionals and labour & civil litigation lawyers, he is poised to produce outstanding results within the private sector.