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Professional Profile: Frank Pisciotta, CSC 2013

Name: Frank Pisciotta, CSC Title: President & CEO Company: Business Protection Specialists, Inc. - Specializes in helping companies prevent crime and reduce threats through risk assessments, security surveys and security system design and implementation. I am currently serving as the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) President. I also serve on the ASIS International Risk Assessment Technical Standards Committee. Location: Corporate Headquarters: Victor, NY, Coverage: North America. I work from the Victor NY office and the Raleigh, NC office but travel throughout the United States assisting clients. Birthplace: Canandaigua, NY Education: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Public Administration, both from Alfred University First job outside of real estate: Chief of security for Alfred University First job in real estate or allied field: Started Business Protection Specialists, Inc. in 1990; consulted to property owners to identify threat and vulnerability to criminal and terrorist threats. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Own and operate Business Protection Specialists, Inc., an independent security consulting firm. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Avid musky fisherman and enjoy family and friends. Favorite book or author: Lee Child One word to describe your work environment: Efficient Rules to live by in business: Operate your business in an honest, ethical manner and treat your customers as you wish to be treated. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My wife. Napa Valley What is your dream job? I am living it.
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