Officers and Directors
Officers
Robert S. Tucker, President
Robert Tucker is chairman and CEO of T&M Protection Resources, a global provider of security and business intelligence solutions. Prior to joining T&M, he served as Special Assistant to the District Attorney of Queens County, N.Y., where he developed an extensive network of law enforcement contacts. Mr. Tucker was recently appointed by Governor Paterson as vice chairman of the New York State Security Guard Advisory Council.
Theresa Balfe, Vice President - Investigations
Founder and president of Balfe Investigations, Theresa Balfe has more than 18 years of investigative experience serving the legal profession, corporations and the public. A notary public, Ms. Balfe maintains active memberships in the New York State Licensed Private Investigators, the ION Investigative Network, and the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS).
Mario J. Doyle, CPP, Vice President - Security
Mario Doyle is a vice president with Integratas, a leading security service provider in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Doyle has been active in the law enforcement community for more than a decade as a champion of public-private partnerships. He serves as regional vice president for ASIS International and currently chairs the ALDONYS Security Guard Committee.
Nicholas G. Himonidis, JD, CFE, CCFS, Secretary
Founder and president of The NGH Group, Nicholas Himonidis provides computer forensic, private investigation and security consulting services through his licensed companies in New York and Florida. A certified fraud examiner and a certified computer forensic specialist, he also holds a juris doctorate, magna cum laude, from St. John's University School of Law.
Lisa Dolan, CPP, Treasurer
Lisa Dolan is president of Securit, Inc., a security and private investigative firm licensed in seven states and Washington, D.C. A certified protection professional, Ms. Dolan has earned numerous awards, including the 2007 Fast Five Award, Top Woman-Owned Business by Diversity Business.Com, and New York SBA 2005 Women in Business Champion Award. She also chairs the Security Guard Committee’s membership sub-committee.
Joseph W. Biondo, Chairman
President of Iversen & Biondo Associates since 1985, Joseph Biondo provides professional investigative and security services to major industrial, corporate and retail clients nationwide. With regional offices in New York, California and Florida, his firm serves clients in a wide range of industries, including transportation, airline, shipping and distribution, manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, and insurance carriers.
Regional Directors
Gil Alba, Investigation, Region 1
Before founding Alba Investigations in 1998, Gil Alba was a member of the New York City Police Department and attained the highest investigative rank, First Grade Detective, working with the Major Case Squad and the FBI/NYPD Task Force. He holds a degree in behavioral science from Concordia College in Bronxville, N.Y., and a professional security management certification in criminal justice.
Kevin Mulligan, Security, Region 1
Kevin Mulligan is the executive vice president of Mulligan Security, a widely recognized investigative and security services firm, licensed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. Mulligan, a private investigator licensed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, co-founded Mulligan Security in 1992. With more than 900 employees, Mulligan Security is a leading provider of security services for Fortune 500 clients, worldwide headquarter locations and landmark sites throughout the metropolitan area.
Dennis Lyons, Investigation, Region 2
ALDONYS Investigator of the Year 2008, Dennis Lyons is experienced in civil, accident, insurance, personal injury, general and trial preparation investigations. He is also a licensed process server.
Robert Auletta, Security, Region 2
Robert Auletta is co-president of Summit, one of the New York region’s leading providers of reliable security services, with 2,500 employees providing professional security throughout the metropolitan area.
Peter Zirolnik, Investigation, Region 3
Peter Zirolnik is the founder and president of Zirolink Investigations, Inc., a New York based investigative agency established in 1977. He has over 35 years of experience in the investigative field and prior employment in the insurance claim industry. His firm specializes in civil litigation, criminal defense, surveillance, matrimonial, and commercial cases. Peter is a member of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services and a Regional Director for ALDONYS.
William Sharp, Security, Region 3
Prior to founding Confidential Security & Investigations, LLC (CSI), Bill Sharp worked for 25 years as an investigator on Wall Street. Today, as president of CSI, Bill conducts general investigations and assists small to medium sized companies develop and implement screening programs. Bill is Chairman of ASIS International Mid Hudson Chapter and Regional Director for ALDONYS. He is a graduate of St. John's University.
Kevin Tuffey, Investigation, Region 4
Founder of Kevin M. Tuffey Investigations, Kevin Tuffey served 21 years on the New York State police force and five years as the Chief of the Albany Police Department. Today, Kevin's firm specializes in criminal investigation, accident investigation, marital matters and surveillance. Kevin is also a Regional Director for ALDONYS.
Anthony Strollo, Security, Region 4
As a military and law enforcement veteran, Anthony R. Strollo is founder and president of Independent Security Services (ISS). His company’s licensed and trained professionals, many of whom are current and/or former military and law enforcement veterans, provide protective and investigative services. Before reporting for duty, ISS employees graduate from the Executive Protection Institute or other national or international professional training programs.
Leigh F. Hunt, Investigation, Region 5
Leigh F. Hunt has been a New York State Department of State licensed private investigator since 1994. He is a retired major in the New York State Police and holds a master's degree in criminal justice. He previously served as chief of police in Syracure, N.Y. He can be reached at (315) 263-5044. Leigh is a Regional Investigative Director for ALDONYS.
David B. Spencer, Security, Region 5
President of Briggs Investigative Services Inc., founded in 1991, David Spencer has a strong criminal justice background. He served for 20 years as a senior investigator for the State Office of Professional Discipline, getting his security roots as a corporate security supervisor for a multi-state retail business. His firm specializes in criminal and civil litigation, fire cause and origin, insurance, surveillance, and background investigations.
Richard C. Ingraham, Investigation, Region 6
A New York State-licensed private investigator since 1979, Richard Ingraham served 14 years with the New York State Department of Corrections as a law enforcement officer. In his private practice, based in Rochester, N.Y., he specializes in insurance fraud, missing persons, background investigations, and surveillance.
Suzen Greene, CPP, Security, Region 6
Suzen Greene is area vice president for Securitas Security Services in upstate New York. She began her security career in 1980 at Doyle Protective Services in Rochester, N.Y., and advanced to executive vice president in 1999, when Securitas acquired the firm. She is a certified protection professional, committed to advancing the professionalism of the security industry.
Ron Coleman, CFE, Investigation, Region 7
Ronald Coleman is a licensed private investigator and certified fraud examiner based in Buffalo, N.Y. He is president of Empire Protective Services, Inc., and specializes in conducting fraud, background, and missing persons investigations. In addition, Mr. Coleman is a former Internal Affairs investigator and can be reached at www.epsinvestigations.com.
Active Past Presidents/Board Members
John M. Beck, CPP
Anthony B. Carter
Jack Goldsborough
Bruce H. Hulme, CFE
Michael Hymanson
John F. Matula, CFE
Rainer A. Melucci, CFE
David E. Zeldin, CFE
ALDONYS Past Presidents
2007-08 Joseph Biondo
2005-06 William C. Vassell
2003-04 Anthony B. Carter
2001-02 John M. Beck
1999-2000 Dennis Langel
1997-98 Michael P. Hymanson
1995-96 Rainer A. Melucci
1993-94 John B. Goldsborough
1991-92 David E. Zeldin
1989-90 Robert M. Diamond
1987-88 Robert J. Cofini
1985-86 John F. Matula
1983-84 Louis A. Bommattei
1981-82 Bruce H. Hulme
1979-80 Victor C. Kaufman
1977-78 Max J. Binder
1975-76 Harry Goff
1973-74 George R.E. Aring
1971-72 James P. Laverty
1964-70 Miriam D. Oslar
1963-64 Bernard Warshower
1962-63 Jack H. Levin
1960-62 Edward J. Burke
1959-60 Walter Lovinger
1954-59 Edward J. Blaney
1953-54 Albert W. Berman
1951-53 Raymond L. Barnes
1950-51 Irving Shumbord