Mary Gates

Mary Gates has 35 years in corporate security management, including 24 years with JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leading global financial institution. Her background includes leading investigations, physical security and project management, serving as a nationwide security manager, developing, implementing and overseeing security training programs for branch staff and security department personnel, managing internal security risks and control programs. She also consults security policies, procedures and standards, develops and implements security QA programs, and has served as a security officer program compliance manager.

Mary is a recognized international guest speaker, presenting on topics including Active Shooter, Security Officer Management, Disaster Recovery, and Financial Security Innovation during conference sessions at ASIS, ABA Risk Management, and the Ligue Internationale des Sociétés de Surveillance. She previously served on the American Bankers Association Security Committee and the Briefing Advisory Board and is an Advisory Member on the ASIS Banking and Financial Services Counsel. Mary is a Certified Financial Services Security Professional (CFSSP) and a Certified Homeland Protection Associate (CHPA-III). She also serves as President of the Board of Directors for Take 2 Ranch, Inc.. She is a member of the International Public Safety Association, Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals, National Sheriffs Association, ASIS, and ATMIA.