LETTER FROM THE NEW CHAIR

Esteemed ASIS North Shore Chapter Members,

As we welcome the New Year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your membership and continued engagement with the North Shore Chapter. Your time, commitment, and expertise are invaluable to our success.

I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Steven Siegel for his outstanding leadership and dedication as Chapter Chair over the past two years. His contributions have strengthened our foundation and positioned us for continued growth.

The newly elected board is energized and committed to creating more opportunities for member engagement, expanding community outreach, and prioritizing education and professional development. Our members are the cornerstone of this chapter’s strength, and together, we will build on the legacy that began over 30 years ago.

Looking ahead to 2026, our chapter goals include:

• Hosting monthly meetings to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Increasing public-private partnerships to strengthen industry connections
• Promoting personal and professional growth for all members
• Expanding mentorship programs to support emerging leaders
• Enhancing academia outreach to develop future security professionals

We encourage you to actively participate, share your expertise, and help recruit new members. Building strong connections within our community is essential to our collective success.

I firmly believe that teamwork is critical—not only to the success of our chapter but to each member’s professional journey. Together, we can achieve great things.

Here’s to a thriving and impactful 2026!

Marina Cerón-Perez, MBA, CICA

Chair, ASIS North Shore Chapter

Andy Balbala, CPP – Vice Chair, ASIS North Shore Chapter

Nicole Velez – Chapter Secretary, ASIS North Shore Chapter

Suzanne Casteel, CPP – Chapter Treasurer, ASIS North Shore Chapter

Happy New Year 2026!

Respectfully,

Nina