Changing of the Guard
Attendees at the Chapter Annual General Meeting held December 2023
The New Executive
From L-R Chapter Vice Chairman Selbourne Webb CPP, PCI, PSP, Chapter Secretary Mollie Plummer-Henry, Chapter Chairman Oswald Smiley CPP, PSP and Basil Bewry CPP, PCI, PSP, Election Coordinator
BOARD MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2024
Meet the team
Oswald is currently the Head of the Rural Electrification Programme with the Jamaica Public Service and is also a Registered Certified Security Instructor with over 29 years in the utility and security industries. He currently serves the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force as Regiment Commander for the Eastern Regiment with responsibilities of providing Strategic Leadership to the First, Second & Eighth Battalions.
He is a Professional Engineer and a member of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers as well as the Association of Energy Engineers, Jamaica Chapter He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School, President of the JPSCo Managers’ Association and Executive Director for Global Chaplains Alliance.
Oswald received his education from the University of Technology (Jamaica), Florida International University (USA) and EMET Global Theological Seminary (USA). He holds the following qualifications, a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, an MBA in International Business, majoring in Logistics and Finance, a Masters and a Doctoral Degree in Leadership & Ministry. His current academic interest is in the field of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and is also an adjunct lecturer and assessor in that field at the Heart Trust NSTA.
He holds the following Certifications; Level IV (Assessor) Certificate from the HEART TRUST NSTA, Certification in Training Session Planning & Delivery from the Vocational Development Institute and a Professional Trainer’s Certificate of Competency (Train the Trainer) from the Delaware State University. Oswald is certified in Project Management by the Project Management Global Institute (Jamaica).
Since becoming a member of ASIS International in 2020, Oswald has been an integral part the Jamaica Chapter serving as Foundation Liaison, Newsletter Editor and Membership Chairperson. He has also served at the international level in the following capacities; Train the Trainer for the APP & CPP courses, ASIS Mentor and a member of the ASIS Utilities Security Steering Committee. He is currently the Utilities Steering Committee Secretary and also a participant in the Professional Development Steering Committee.
Oswald is a Justice of the Peace.
Selbourne is currently a director of the company E-FAST (Emergency First Aid & Safety Training). He is a retired Warrant Officer Class 2 of the Jamaica Defence Force where he gave exemplary service for 27 years and 9 months. While at the JDF he was awarded the following medals:
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct
First Bar to the Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct
Selbourne joined ASIS International in December of 2020. He immediately joined the CPP study course offered by the ASIS International Jamaica chapter, which ran from January to May 2021 and was Board Certified as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in June 2021. Since that time, he has participated as an instructor in study courses run locally and regionally by our sister chapters.
He has recently earned the newly promoted ESRM certificate from ASIS International and on December 2021, he sat and successfully passed the PSP examination.
He is an ardent Seventh Day Adventist Christian whose philosophy is “With Christ all things are possible.” He is married to Vanessa and they have two adult children, Adam and Kayla.
He serves as a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. Ann.
Basil is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, United Kingdom. He served in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) as an Army Officer in the Infantry, Military Police and Military Intelligence Unit and during his eleven (11) years of service was awarded the Medal of Honour, General Service for his work with US Army Intelligence during the Caribbean Peacekeeping Operations in Grenada in 1983-84. Following his retirement from the JDF in 1988, he joined Atlas Protection (Ocho Rios) Limited as its Regional Manager and served as Managing Director from 1991 to 2014. In 1999 Capt. Bewry received a Diploma in Forensic Psychophysiology from the world renown Backster School of Lie Detection in San Diego, California and successfully completed the John E. Reid & Associates’ Course in Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques in 2001. As a result of the growing demand for his investigative skills and success in combatting white-collar crime, he established Forensic Polygraph Services in 2002. He has to-date administered over 9,000 polygraph tests. Capt. Bewry has been a member of ASIS International since 2005 and is the 2020 winner of the E. J. Criscuoli Jr., CPP Volunteer Leadership Award. He is also a triple certificant having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) designations. He is the Chairman of the Wolmer’s Preparatory School, a Director of the Wolmer’s Trust Schools’ Board of Management, an Associate Member of the American Polygraph Association, a Founding Member of the Jamaica Polygraph Association and a Member of the Pali Walking Group. He is married with 4 children and lists his hobbies as reading, playing dominoes, sudoku and meeting interesting people.
Mollie has been a security practitioner for over 15 yrs. Her wide-ranging career includes Teaching, Probation Officer, Assistant Superintendent with the Department of Correctional Services and Businesswoman.
She holds a Masters Degree in Child Psychology and is a trained Mediator and Counsellor.
Mollie is a Certified International Investigator and a certified Port Facility Security Officer. She is a Justice of the Peace, an Ambassador for the Governor General’s I Believe Initiative and PM+ (Problem Management Strategies for Mental Health) Supervisor.
Presently she is the Senior Director of the Investigation Surveillance Unit at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency in Jamaica.
A respected authority in the field of security and risk management, Warren has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services, aviation, FMCG, construction, casino and hospitality subsectors.
In addition to being a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), he’s also a Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
Warren is a member of the ASIS International Awards Committee and the Security Services Community Steering Committee, he also actively participates in mentoring through the ASIS Mentorship Program in the Caribbean, North and Latin America, providing guidance to individuals regarding careers in the industry.
Outside ASIS, he dedicates his time to a variety of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs that support young professionals and newcomers transitioning from different industries, cultures, and countries.
Andrew is employed by J Wray and Nephew, a Gruppo Campari company as a Senior Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist assigned to the New Yarmouth Estate Distillery. Here he serves as the resource person for EHS, advising management and staff to ensure compliance with the various EHS regulations and procedures. He previously worked in the Loss Prevention Department at J Wray and Nephew where he was part of the team responsible for brand, personnel, and physical security and emergency response. He has also worked as an operations and intelligence supervisor with the Jamaica Customs Contraband Enforcement Team where he led teams charged with interdicting narcotics, arms/ammunition, and other contraband at the island’s ports of entry.
Major Lamb has served as an officer in the Jamaica Defence Force, and held various appointments in the Third, Sixth, and Support Battalions of The Jamaica Regiment (National Reserve) and as a staff officer at Jamaica National Reserve Brigade Headquarters. He has participated in military training exercises in Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Andrew is a graduate of the Buckinghamshire New University in the United Kingdom and holds a Master of Science Degree in Business Continuity, Security and Emergency Management. He is a certified Emergency Medical Technician; holds certifications as both a Business Resilience Manager and Auditor; and is a (ProBoard) certified Industrial Firefighter and Fire Brigade Leader. He has completed the John E Reid Basic and Advanced Courses, several Port and Physical Security, Investigation, Project Management, Environmental, and health and safety courses. Maj LAMB has also completed military professional development courses at the Canadian Army Command and Staff College, and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom; he is currently a student at the Canadian Joint Command and Staff Course.
John attended Munro College before studying at the University of the West Indies (UWI) where he got his degree in Natural Sciences in 1980. He returned to Munro to teach biology and agricultural science for one year and joined the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) from 1981-1990, attaining the rank of Captain.
During this time he returned to UWI to do a two year post graduate diploma which he completed in 1988.
On retiring from the JDF he worked with GraceKennedy Ltd at the Kingston Container Terminal at Port Bustamante for ten years, firstly as Security and Safety Manager for five years and then as Quality and Training Manager. During this time he attended Barry University where he received his MBA, Delta Mu Delta, in 1995.
He joined the Jamaica Broilers Group in May 2000 where he continues to serve as the Group Security Executive.
He has served as Vice Chairman and Chairman for the ASIS Jamaica chapter on a number of occasions.
John is Jamaica's first triple certificant, having attained all three ASIS certifications - the Certified Protection Professional (CPP), the Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI).
He has attended a number of professional development courses and has made security and safety presentations both locally and overseas. He is a Certified Trainer with the Private Security and Regulatory Authority.
His hobbies include cycling and photography.
John is married with four children.
Mr. Courtney Wallace CPP, PCI, PSP currently holds the position of Key Account/Standards Manager at Eclectic Security Services Limited with responsibility for the Appleton New Yarmouth Estate and Roger Clarke High School locations. He is a former Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) in the Jamaica Defense Force National Reserve (3JR NR) and was appointed Company Sergeant Major. Throughout his thirty-six years of service to the Military, he has been decorated 7 times, earning the Medal of Honor (MOH) for Efficient Service in 1995 and the 1st 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th Bars to the MOH for Efficient Service in 2001,2007 & 2012, 2015, 2019 and the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
Prior to joining Eclectic Security Services on May 1, 2015, he served as Loss Prevention Coordinator for J Wray and Nephew a large agro-industrial conglomerate. His postings include Appleton Estate (2013 -2015), Aviation Security Coordinator for AJAS Limited MBJ / NMIA (2010 - 2013), Security Coordinator for Seawind Key Investment Limited/Secrets Hotel (2007 - 2010) and Ground Security Coordinator assigned to Air Jamaica at the Norman Manley International Airport, NMIA (2003 -2006).
Courtney holds the Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certifications from ASIS International and a Certificate in Public Speaking and Speech Writing from the University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Continuing Studies.
Other academic and professional achievements include certificates on the Control of Legal Trade and Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Firearms from the National Training Course; Ammunition and Explosives courses; Environmental Stewardship Management; Aviation Ground Security from International Aviation Transport Association (IATA); Port Facility Security Management (PFSO); Detection of Fraudulent Document and Impostors Identification; Supervisory Management from UWI; Investigative Interviewing and Positive Persuasion and Applicant Interviewing and Hiring Technique.
In 2019, Courtney was awarded the ASIS Jamaica Chapter Chairman’s Award for his dedicated service to the Chapter which saw unprecedented membership growth under his stewardship as Membership Committee Chairman.
Carlos is a security management professional with Ports Management and Security Ltd a subsidiary of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ). Prior to the PAJ he was a member of the Jamaica Defence Force.
He served as Secretary, Vice Chairman and Chairman for the Jamaica Chapter. He has instructed on local and regional certification courses and is also an item writer for ASIS International. Carlos has represented the Caribbean and LATAM in workshops at ASIS International HQ.
He earned a bachelor’s in security administration and general management from the Caribbean Maritime University. He attended numerous professional development courses at the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC). He is also a certified Port Facility Security Officer with the International Maritime Organisation.
He believes that perseverance, committment and discipline are the keys to success. Carlos is a contributor on diverse topics to the columns of the Jamaica Gleaner and Jamaica Observer.
Tania is a dedicated advocate for constant staff training. A manager at Guardsman Alarms, she joined the firm in 2004 as an entry-level Central Station Operator and has worked her way through the ranks over the years. She continues to confirm her commitment to the security industry through staff and personal professional development training. She was also instrumental in developing a training program for new entrants joining the Central Station team and participated in training exercises for the operations team.
With almost 18 years of experience in the industrial security field, she attained two international certifications from ASIS International: Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP). Tania Rhoden is the first female in Jamaica to attain the CPP designation.
She is a holder of an Associate Degree in Computing and Management, certificates in Customer Service, Radio Use, Supervisory Management and Security Trainer.
Prior to joining the security industry, she worked in the medical field serving in the capacity of a practical nurse for nine years after which she transitioned to the corporate world in 2002.
Aside from being a security professional, Tania Rhoden is also a soap artisan and the owner of a skincare business. During her downtime, she can be found searching the internet for new information related to both her professional and personal aspirations. She lives by her personal motto “I am here to be awesome, not average”.
Jason is a former law enforcement officer with 17 rewarding years’ experience in law enforcement. "Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are” is a famous quote by Theodore Roosevelt. It was the mantra that Jason adopted when he served in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) in areas of criminal investigation, serious and organised crime investigation, and intelligence. Being a professional, committed, and dedicated officer, he was the recipient of several commendations and awards throughout his service.
Jason has earned himself an M.Sc. in Security Administration and Management from the Caribbean Maritime University in Jamaica, and a BA. in Applied Investigation from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom. With his experience and background in investigating organised crime and knowing the significant threat that it poses to enterprises, Jason has found a new home in corporate security.
Safe communities build safe societies and Jason gives back to his community by promoting this concept. He volunteers his time by giving neighborhood watch talks on crime prevention and motivational speeches to young adults. He enjoys photography, reading and nature walks.
Aldean is a Chartered Business Administrator who is employed by Forensic Polygraph Services since March 1, 2022, as Managing Director.
She is a Polygraph Examiner and Court Appointed Mediator assigned to the Parish Court.
She holds a Diploma in Business Administration and has been awarded other professional qualifications from the University of the West Indies Open Campus, John E. Reid & Associates, National Management Institute (MIND), National Police College of Jamaica, and other bodies.
She has steered a career in the field of investigations having served in numerous roles as well as at the management level from 2007-2022 at the Firearm Licensing Authority.
Aldean sits on the Board of the Kiwanis Club of Central Portmore and serves as Director of the Membership Growth and Retention Committee.
She has represented the club at two international conventions as a delegate in the United States of America in Indianapolis and Ottawa, Canada in the years 2015 and 2017 respectively, where those decisions impacted children’s lives worldwide positively.
Aldean is a sub-committee member of the premier group, Women In Security (WIS), who are dedicated to advancing the leadership and professional development of women in the field.
She serves as Sunday School Teacher and Praise and Worship Leader at the Portmore Gospel Chapel Church, which is a Christian movement assembly geared towards training youths on biblical principles and conflict resolution.
She enjoys sight-seeing, playing dominoes, painting, vocalizing, traveling, cooking, and reading, just to name a few.
She also enjoys her equally important role as a fiancée and nurturing her newly found drive for keeping an active healthy lifestyle exercising and going on scheduled 5ks.
Aldean endorses the words of the Late Martin Luther King Jr. “It’s the quality, not the longevity, of one’s life that’s important.”
Mrs. Shanna Shirley CPP, PSP is currently serving as Assistant Vice President (AVP) Service Delivery for Guardsman Metaverse. Shanna has extensive and progressive electronic security knowledge and experience, spanning over 18 years with the Guardsman Group. Shanna previously held roles such as Technical Manager and Technical Quality Assurance Manager under Guardsman Communications. Shanna has the ASIS International designations of Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP). She is the sharp minded, project-oriented person who has spear-headed all the major electronic security projects, along with her technical team. Shanna has contributed to the review and implementation of the company’s process for efficiency and cost effectiveness. She constantly ensures that her team members are trained in the various products and services for the growth and relevance of the organization. Shanna is certified in Project Management, Human Resources Management, Electronics and Telecommunication and Supervisory Management. She is keen on Volunteerism and was the Chairperson of the Staff Welfare Committee at the St. Andrew High School for girls for two years and is currently serving as the Chairperson for Women in Security ASIS, Jamaica Chapter since 2022, and Board member for Liberty Learning Centre since 2012. No stranger to continuous changes and challenges, Shanna is always ready to pivot to deliver the desired outcomes, especially for her clients.
Javan has been in the field of security management for over fifteen years. He has held management positions in both the private and public sector. Javan’s experience over the years covers military operations, administration, aviation security, port and maritime security, industrial guard services, tourism, entertainment, audit, project management and investigations. He is licensed by the Private Security Regulation Authority in the categories of Manager, Trainer and Private Investigator. In addition to his Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) designation, Javan is also a certified Port Facility Security Officer and Quality Management Auditor.
Michelle Karen Campbell is a highly accomplished law enforcement professional with nearly
three decades of experience in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Born and raised in
Porus District in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica, Michelle attended Clarendon College
High School in her early years.
Michelle's career in law enforcement began in 1996 when she joined the JCF after working as
a store clerk at Persad's Hardware in Manchester. Over the years, she has gained extensive
experience and expertise in various divisions within the JCF.
Currently serving as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Kingston Central Division,
Michelle's role as the Administration Officer showcases her exceptional leadership and
organizational skills in managing critical administrative matters. She is known for her
dedication and commitment to her duties, always striving to ensure effective and efficient
operations within the division.
Michelle's pursuit of knowledge and continuous learning is evident through her extensive
educational background. She holds a Masters in Business Administration from Florida
International University, a Bachelors Degree in Management Studies with a focus on Human
Resource Management, an Associate Degree in Business Administration from the Northern
Caribbean University, and a Diploma in Customer Service Supervision and Supervisory
Management from the HEART Trust NSTA.
In addition to her educational achievements, Michelle has also obtained numerous
professional certifications in areas such as Criminal Investigation, Train the Trainer,
Leadership Development, and Computer-related Crime Courses. These certifications further
enhance her skills and knowledge in her field, allowing her to excel in her law enforcement
career.
Outside of her law enforcement duties, Michelle actively engages in community initiatives
and is involved in various professional associations. Her commitment to service goes beyond
her role in the JCF, as she strives to make a positive impact on the community she serves.
With her unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership skills, and diverse experience,
Michelle Karen Campbell is an invaluable asset to any organization or initiative she
undertakes. Her passion for her work, coupled with her extensive knowledge and skills,
positions her as highly respected and accomplished law enforcement professional.
