Career Highlights
- Started as software developer out of college
- In 1982, decided to write access control system with real database and graphics
- That program became Software House’s first CCURE product
- Became CEO of Software House, a supplier of integrated physical security management systems
- Software House later became unit of Tyco
- Recently co-founded S2 Security Corp.
Why He’s on the List
- More than 15 years’ experience in security industry and 10 years leading development of enterprise software products
- Responsible for making off-the-shelf integrated security systems
- Systems had capabilities previously available only for much more money to companies that had need but not budget
- Developed midrange and high end of integrated systems market
Comments & Reaction: “My hope is our current company, S2 Security Corp., will be just as innovative as we were at Software House in the early days, and that I’ll be remembered for putting integrated security on local and wide area networks. I’m pleased to be recognized, but more pleased to have been able to contribute to the growth of the industry as a whole.”
