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Regional News

Region 4 Jon Tipton (AL-AR-MO-LA-MS-NM-OK-TN-TX)
Maria V. Landry, CPP Named VP of Sales & Marketing
With more than 35 years of service at Vinson Guard Service, Inc., Maria V. Landry, CPP has been
named Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Maria joined VINSON in 1980 as a member of the
sales/marketing team, and transitioned throughout the years to Operations/Utility Manager, Branch
Manager, Business Development Associate, and Director of Sales and Marketing. She will continue to
serve as a member of the Executive Team and will rely on her 35+ years of experience to oversee
market strategy and brand implementation.

Maria is a past president and chair of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services, a national organization
committed to developing and encouraging high standards, as well as promoting the security industry. She obtained her
bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, is a Certified Protection Professional via ASIS International,
and is a Louisiana‐licensed security officer and private investigator.

Congratulations to Maria, and thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Region 5 Tina Thomas (AZ-CO-IA-KS-MN-ND-NE-SD-UT-WI-WY)
Kevin Wyatt – President Private Investigators Association of Utah (EyesOn Private Investigations)
With the assistance of NCISS and their vast network of information, the Utah PIAU was able to successfully pass SB‐129.
This new law reduces the hours needed for an agency license from 10,000 hours to 5,000 hours for a person to own and
operate an agency. We were also able to reduce the minimum age for an apprentice from 21 years old to 18. This allows
for an apprentice to start a career path to owning their own agency. In Utah an Apprentice is under direct supervision
for a minimum of 2,000 until they can upgrade to a registrant license.

Brad Duffy – (Per Mar – IA)

Congratulations to Brad Duffy and wife Alison in the birth of Mary Louise Duffy ‐ born May 19 at
1:35 am and 9 pounds, 15 ounces.

Mary is the youngest of three sons and two other daughters. Congratulations also to
grandparents Michael Duffy and wife Linda.

How precious. Congratulations and what a blessing!!

Region 6 Michael Julian (AK-CA-HI-ID-MT-OR-NV-WA)
Francie Koehler – (Special Circumstances – CA)
Congratulations Francie Koehler ‐ Saint Leo University announced the graduation of Francie
Koehler with the degree of Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Specialization in
Behavioral Studies Summa Cum Laude. Commencement Exercises were April 28th at Marion
Bowman Center Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL.