Ray
Van Hook, CPP, CIPM
Global Security
Department, Manager Lake County Security
Abbott Laboratories
ACP/North Shore ASIS Joint Meeting
TOPIC
"Preparing Your
Organization for Major Events -High Profile and Large Scale"
Mr. Van Hook's
presentation will provide a foundation for attendees to build upon in making
plans to successfully provide for safety and security during any high profile
or large scale event. His years of
experience in leadership positions, having both public and private sector
responsibilities afford him a comprehensive understanding of the resources
available and preparatory processes necessary.
BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Van Hook currently is a member of the Global
Security Department of Abbott Laboratories as the Manager of Lake County
Security. Prior to joining Abbott
Laboratories, he served as Executive Director of Campus Security for the School
of The Art Institute of Chicago, one of the leading arts colleges in the United
States.
Mr. Van Hook also served
as the Senior Director for Security and Safety for the Metropolitan Pier and
Exposition Authority managing McCormick Place Convention Center and Navy Pier
complex. McCormick Place is North
America's largest convention center and Navy Pier is the Midwest's most visited
entertainment venue. Mr. Van Hook was
also featured in an article in Crain's Chicago Business titled, "Convention
Crackdown" September 1, 2008.
He has extensive
experience as a security professional in Cultural Property Protection having
served as the senior security executive for the following institutions; The Art
Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, and the Terra
Museum of American Art. Mr. Van Hook
also provided consultation to the museum Director at the Terra's sister
institution the Musea D'art Americain in Giverny, France.
Mr. Van Hook is a member
of several security organizations where he has served in leadership roles or is
now an advisory board member. Mr. Van
Hook has received several awards including the "Legislative" and "Excellence in
Security" awards. Mr. Van Hook has
served as a guest speaker at several national conferences, and is a member of
ASIS International and is a board certified Certified Protection Professional
(CPP). Mr. Van Hook has served as the
Chairman for the Museums, Libraries, and Cultural Properties Council and
continues to be a council member. While
chairing this council Mr. Van Hook assisted in the updating of the "Best Practices
in Museum Security" manual.