ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its officers and directors for the 2026 Global Board of Directors and regional governing boards, including the inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Board.
The newly appointed global and regional directors will officially take office on 1 January 2026, reinforcing ASIS International’s transition toward a more inclusive and globally representative governance structure.
2026 Global Board Leadership
Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PCI, PSP (US) has been selected as ASIS International’s 71st President. Pablo Colombres, CPP (Brazil) will serve as President-Elect of the Global Board.
Joining President Eddie Sorrells and President-Elect Pablo Colombres on the Global Board’s Executive Committee are Richard Kelly, CPP (US), Secretary/Treasurer, and William Tenney, CEO of ASIS International.
At-Large Directors
At-Large Directors appointed to the 2026 Global Board include:
Wilson Esangbedo, CPP (Nigeria)
Mark Folmer, CPP, PSP (Canada)
Mark Krause, CPP (US)
Ralph Miles, CPP (US)
Lisa Oliveri, CPP, PCI (US)
Axel Petri, CPP (Germany)
C. Joshua Villines, CPP, PCI, PSP (US)
Regional Board Representatives On The Global Board
Regional Board Chairs serving on the Global Board of Directors are:
Danny Chan, Chair, Asia Pacific Regional Board (Singapore)
Andrew Williams, CPP, Chair, European Regional Board (UK)
Marco Vega, CPP, Chair, Latin America Caribbean Regional Board (Costa Rica)
Craig S. Russell, CPP, Chair, North American Regional Board (US)
Ahamed Mohammed Abdi, CPP, PCI, PSP, Chair, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Board (Kenya)
Ex-Officio Members
Ex-Officio Voting Members
Martin Gill, Ph.D., Immediate Past Chair, ASIS Foundation (US)
Anders Noyes, CPP, Immediate Past Chair, CSO Center (US)
Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members
James S. Cawood, Ph.D., CPP, PCI, PSP, Immediate Past Chair, Professional Certification Board (US)
David R. Feeney, CPP, PSP, Immediate Past Chair, Professional Standards Board (US)
Regional Boards Of Directors
Asia Pacific Regional Board
Danny Chan, Chair
Paul Devassy, CPP, Vice Chair
Tyn van Amelsfoort, Secretary/Treasurer
At-Large Directors: Nurul Choudhury, CPP; Pascal Engler; Daniel Holtsjo; Sanjay Kaushik; Ngaire Kelaher, CPP, PSP; Kanwal Kishore, CPP; Victor Lim, CPP; Shane Norton, CPP; Paul Rachmadi
European Regional Board
Andrew Williams, CPP, Chair
Eric Davoine, CPP, Vice Chair
Mykola Mikheiev, CPP, PCI, PSP, Secretary/Treasurer
At-Large Directors: Samuele Caruso, CPP, PCI; Nele Eykens, CPP; Matti Malkamäki; Marko Sukilovic, CPP; Fabrizio Tararbra, CPP
Latin America Caribbean Regional Board
Marco Vega, CPP, Chair
Tatiana Scatena, Vice Chair
Alvar Orellana McBride, CPP, Secretary/Treasurer
At-Large Directors: Lyle Alexander, CPP; Basil Bewry, CPP, PCI, PSP; Herbert Calderon, CPP, PCI, PSP; Carlos Contreras; Cintia Gutiérrez; Jose Wilson Massa, CPP; Jakson Phillips, CPP, PCI, PSP
North American Regional Board
Craig S. Russell, CPP, Chair
Rachelle Loyear, Vice Chair
Jason M. Sikora, CPP, Secretary/Treasurer
At-Large Directors: John Bekisz, PSP; Leon Beresford, CPP, PCI, PSP; Marti Katsiaras, PSP; Susan E. Munn, CPP; Jonathan Perillo, CPP, PCI, PSP; Katherine Podolas, CPP; Doug Riggin; Adam Smith, CPP; Omar Valdemar, CPP
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Board
Ahamed Mohammed Abdi, CPP, PCI, PSP, Chair
Joseph B. Awuni, Vice Chair
Eva F. Nolle, CPP, PCI, Secretary/Treasurer
At-Large Directors: Wale Adeagbo; Alex Cann, CPP; Victoria Mulwa, CPP, PCI, PSP; Adedeji Oduba, CPP, PSP; Angwa Reuben Odum, CPP; Gbenuade Joko Olanitori, CPP, PCI, PSP
The global and regional board members were selected by their respective nominating committees and approved by the Global Board of Directors.
Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world’s largest membership organization for security management professionals, providing education, certifications, standards, and research to advance the security profession worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is serving as ASIS International President for 2026?
Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PCI, PSP has been selected as ASIS International’s 71st President.
When do the 2026 ASIS board members take office?
All newly appointed global and regional directors take office on 1 January 2026.
What is significant about the 2026 regional boards?
The 2026 governance structure includes the inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Board.
How are ASIS board members selected?
Board members are nominated by regional and global nominating committees and approved by the Global Board of Directors.