Editors note: When you research further about Infragard you see that they are merely a citizen spy group with over 32,000 members. A branch of the FBI. Recruiting members from your neighborhood.
FBI & Infragard...
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces Dyann Bradbury as President and Reelection of Kathleen Kiernan as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ms. Dyann Bradbury has been elected President of the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) and Dr. Kathleen Kiernan has been reelected to a second term as Chairman. InfraGard was started by the FBI 13 years ago as an alliance between the FBI and the over 34,000 FBI-vetted members to provide two-way rapid interface with the Bureau and the leaders and experts of this country’s critical infrastructure.
Washington, DC, December 21, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Dyann Bradbury has been elected President of the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) and Kathleen Kiernan has been reelected as Chairman. InfraGard was started by the FBI 13 years ago as an alliance between it and over 34,000 vetted members to provide interface with the Bureau and the leaders and experts of this country’s critical infrastructure.
The goal of InfraGard is to promote ongoing dialogue and timely communication between members and the FBI. InfraGard members gain access to information that enables them to protect their assets and in turn give information to government that facilitates its responsibilities to prevent and address terrorism and other crimes.
The relationship supports information sharing at national and local levels and its objectives are as follows:
* Increase the level of information and reporting between InfraGard members and the FBI on matters related to counterterrorism, cyber crime and other major crime programs.
* Increase interaction and information sharing among InfraGard members and the FBI regarding threats to the critical infrastructures, vulnerabilities, and interdependencies.
* Provide members value-added threat advisories, alerts, and warnings.
* Promote effective liaison with local, state and federal agencies, to include the Department of Homeland Security.
* Provide members a forum for education and training on counterterrorism, counterintelligence cyber crime and other matters relevant to informed reporting of potential crimes and attacks on the nation and U.S. interests.
---LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITIES---
Each FBI Field Office has a Special Agent Coordinator who gathers interested individuals to form a chapter. Any individual can join InfraGard. Local executive boards govern and share information within the membership. Chapters hold regular meetings to discuss issues, threats and other matters that impact their companies. Speakers from public and private agencies and the law enforcement communities are invited. The following illustrates additional activities that local chapters may offer:
* Training and education initiatives
* A local newsletter
* A Contingency Plan for using alternative systems in the event of a successful large scale attack on the information infrastructure
---INFRAGARD NATIONAL MEMBERS ALLIANCE---
InfraGard members are represented nationally by an elected board of seven representatives called the InfraGard Board of Directors. Elections are held annually at the InfraGard National Congress for voluntary two-year terms. The Board is responsible for representing the membership in the partnership with the FBI. They conduct weekly conference calls to address a variety of issues that face the organization. Board members travel to various chapter activities and attend conferences promoting InfraGard and other issues pertinent to the program.
The Board established several committees to address issues such as membership, incorporation, and partnerships with other private sector association / organizations.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) have also been established to meet the challenges America faces in protecting against criminal, terrorist, and intelligence threats. One such SIG involves InfraGard, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Small Business Administration, and the FBI.
---INFRAGARD SECURE WEBSITE----
The InfraGard secure website provides members with information about recent intrusions, research related to critical infrastructure protection, and the capability to communicate securely with other members.
Best of all, its FREE to join!! Boasts the InfraGard website!! What? you want ME to work for the FBI for FREE??
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Ms. Bradbury has served in various leadership roles within InfraGard. She has been President and VP of the InfraGard Nebraska Members Alliance, InfraGard Regional Representative for the West Region, Vice President of Regional Communications- INMA, 2006 Awards Committee Chair, and, most recently, as a member of the INMA Board of Directors. Ms. Bradbury is an Associate Director of Compliance for Digital River.
Outgoing President Ron Dick said “As President of the INMA, I worked with Dyann for over 18 months. Dyann is very hardworking and knowledgeable regarding infrastructure protection issues. More importantly, she is very dedicated to improving the security of our nation. Her service at both the local and national levels of the InfraGard Program has prepared her well to lead us moving forward.”
Chairman of the INMA Board of Directors, Dr. Kathleen Kiernan echoed Mr. Dick’s remarks saying “The core strength of InfraGard has always been its ability to represent the perspective of seasoned practitioners in national level issues, and the elevation of Dyann Bradbury from Board member to President of the INMA demonstrates that commitment.”
Mr. Ronald L. Dick was recognized by the INMA Board and Officers for his service as President. Mr. Dick, brought a wealth of experience to the position having served for 25 years with the FBI as the Director of the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC), and as the FBI Deputy Assistant Director for Counterterrorism and Cyber Crimes. Mr. Dick currently works as a Director for Homeland Security Programs for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). The INMA leadership believes Ron’s dedication and hard work has greatly increased the effectiveness of the organization.
Dr. Kiernan stated that “Following Ron’s distinguished career with the Bureau, he has continued his public service. Under his watch the organization has flourished in its activities, partnerships, public exposure and financial stability.”
They are also pleased to announce that Kathleen Kiernan has been reelected to a second term as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Kiernan spent a 29-year career in Federal Law Enforcement and is currently the CEO of Kiernan Group Holdings. She previously served as the Assistant Director for the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Dr. Kiernan is a Council Vice President for ASIS International, a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Terrorism subcommittee, an Intelligence Fellow (2001), and graduate of the FBI’s National Executive Institute, Class 26.
In addition to Dr. Kiernan, the following members have been added to the Board of Directors.
- Bradley Lide and Paul Joyal were elected by the 85 InfraGard Members Alliances (IMAs) at the Annual InfraGard National Congress to serve a three-year terms on the INMA Board. Mr. Joyal is Managing Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security at National Strategies. Mr. Lide is President of CyberAngel Security Solutions.
- Robert Stephan was appointed by the INMA Board of Directors to a three-year term on the Board. Mr. Stephan is Managing Director at Dutko Worldwide and previously served in a variety of senior government positions including Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Infrastructure Protection.
- Donna Bucella was appointed to a two year term replacing Ms. Bradbury who resigned from the Board to become President. Ms. Bucella is Of Counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP. She previously served in a variety of senior government positions including, as the first Director of the Terrorist Screening Center.
- William Casey was reappointed to a three year term on the Board of Directors. Mr. Casey is the Deputy Superintendent of the Boston Police Department.
- Robert Schmidt, former President of INMA, has completed his appointment to the Board. He was recognized for the significant time and effort he contributed in his roles supporting the INMA.
In addition to the naming of Ms. Bradbury as President, the following officers have been elected to one-year terms by the Board.
- Mr. Freeman Mendell has been re-elected to be the Treasurer. Mr. Mendell is the EDP Audit Manager for the Galveston County Auditor’s Office in Galveston County, TX.
- Ms. Sheri Donahue has been re-elected by the Board of Directors to serve as the Secretary. Ms. Donahue is Director of Customer Support at DisastersNet.
- Mr. Stephen Ewell has been hired as Managing Director. Mr. Ewell previously served as Director of the Washington, DC Region of Business Executives for National Security (BENS).
Full biographies for all INMA Board Members and Officers are available upon request.
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| Contact Information |
| InfraGard National Members Alliance Stephen Ewell 703-728-0859 sewell@infragardnational.org www.infragardmembers.org |
What is an Infragard? They have just finished their election. Who won? This is a very notable organization for us to be familiar with.
Read more about it from the article of pr.com:
yann Bradbury has been elected President of the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) and Kathleen Kiernan has been reelected as Chairman. InfraGard was started by the FBI 13 years ago as an alliance between it and over 34,000 vetted members to provide interface with the Bureau and the leaders and experts of this country’s critical infrastructure.
Ms. Bradbury has served in various leadership roles within InfraGard. She has been President and VP of the InfraGard Nebraska Members Alliance, InfraGard Regional Representative for the West Region, Vice President of Regional Communications- INMA, 2006 Awards Committee Chair, and, most recently, as a member of the INMA Board of Directors. Ms. Bradbury is an Associate Director of Compliance for Digital River.
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