Tag: Eddie Sorrells
Alan Clark, vice chairman of DSI Security Services, receives Edgar B. Watson Award
February 10, 2026SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has announced that Vice Chairman Alan Clark was honored with the prestigious Edgar B. Watson Award, one of the private security industry’s most respected honors.
Presented by the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), the Edgar B. Watson Award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the private security field. The award recognizes exceptional leadership, a commitment to elevated industry standards, efforts to advance...
DSI Security Services announces promotions of George Plaza and Rich Hunter
January 7, 2026SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has announced two leadership promotions that reinforce the company’s continued investment in operational excellence, training, and compliance.
George Plaza has been promoted to national training and compliance manager, and Rich Hunter has been promoted to vice president of operations, South Division.
Plaza most recently served as Jacksonville branch manager, where he led branch operations and supported client satisfaction, employee development,...
ASIS International announces officers, directors for 2026 governing boards
December 11, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its full slate of leaders for the 2026 Global Board of Directors, as well as its regional governing boards.
The newly appointed 2026 global and regional directors will take office Jan. 1, 2026.
Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PCI, PSP (U.S.), has been selected to serve as ASIS International’s 71st president. Pablo...
DSI Security Services Officer Langley receives top honor for heroic actions
October 28, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—Jonathan Langley, a security professional with DSI Security Services, has been awarded the 2025 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award for his life-saving actions during an attempted mass shooting at a poultry processing plant in Mississippi.
This prestigious award is the highest honor a security officer can receive for acts of heroism. Langley recently accepted the award at the 2025 ASIS International Global Security Exchange Conference (GSX) in New Orleans.
Langley...
DSI Security Services announces strategic partnership with Buckhorn Advisors
July 10, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala. — DSI Security Services has announced a strategic partnership with Buckhorn Advisors, a security advisory firm founded by Todd Kreisher.
DSI stated that the partnership marks the official nationwide expansion of DSI’s Executive Protection services.
Buckhorn Advisors offers specialized expertise in risk consulting, including travel risk assessments, site security assessments, corporate investigations, training/security plan development, and executive protection. Through...
DSI Security Services announces leadership reorganization, strategic growth initiatives
April 21, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—Security solutions provider DSI Security Services has announced a strategic reorganization of its executive leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering stability, innovation, and exceptional service to its customers.
Deavours Clark has been appointed as the new president of DSI Security Services, bringing a wealth of experience and a vision for growth and operational excellence. Eddie Sorrells will step into the chief executive officer (CEO) role, continuing to...
ASIS International announces officers, directors for 2025 governing boards
December 5, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its full slate for its 2025 Global Board of Directors, as well as its regional governing boards.
The 2025 global and regional directors will take office Jan. 1, 2025. ASIS International marks seven decades of continuous impact and advancement since its establishment in 1955.
Joe M. Olivarez (U.S.) has been selected to serve as ASIS International’s...
DSI Security Services wins Outstanding Security Performance Award
October 1, 2024SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services announced it has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) during Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, Fla.
This distinguished award recognizes and celebrates excellence within the security industry and acknowledges companies that demonstrate exceptional service and dedication to quality. The OSPA is a globally recognized award for top-tier performance in the...
DSI Security Services appoints William Morris as general counsel
August 8, 2024SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala. — DSI Security Services has announced the appointment of William Morris to serve as its general counsel.
With an extensive background in law and a dedication to excellence, DSI stated that Morris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.
"We are excited to welcome Will Morris to DSI Security Services as our general counsel," said Eddie Sorrells, president of DSI Security Services. "Will's extensive legal experience and dedication...
DSI Security promotes Jamie Ridenhour to director of quality assurance
February 2, 2024SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—Security solutions provider DSI Security Services has announced the promotion of Jamie Ridenhour, CPP, to director of quality assurance.
In his new role, Ridenhour will lead DSI's efforts to ensure the highest quality standards across all facets of the organization. With an impressive background in security and a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation, Ridenhour brings a wealth of experience to this critical position. His dedication to excellence and commitment...