Crisis Response Leader IMAC Appoints New Vice President

CLEVELAND, May 18 /PRNewswire/ - Ohio-based International Management Assistance Corporation (IMAC), the leader in crisis and disaster response services, is growing again with the appointment of Rob Shuster as its new vice president of protective services and training. Mr. Shuster, a noted authority with 30 years of experience in the private security industry, will focus on building cutting edge training programs and a world class security training platform to enhance IMACs extensive suite of crisis and disaster services. He assumes the position effective immediately.

In his new leadership role at IMAC, Rob Shuster will be responsible for the development and management of close protection operations as well as the enhancement of internal training and client training programs. A large part of his work will center on the development of a powerful new training platform that will allow IMAC to offer elite security training courses to government and private industries in a variety of sectors. Mr. Shuster will operate out of IMAC's northern Virginia office.

"We are thrilled to welcome Rob Shuster, a consummate industry professional and well-recognized security training subject matter expert, to the IMAC team, says IMAC president Peter Martin. "As our newly appointed vice president, he will reinforce IMAC's reputation as the most knowledgeable and trusted 'single source provider', allowing us to deliver the largest collection of superior crisis and disaster security services available in North America."

Prior to joining IMAC, Mr. Shuster spent most of his 30 year career at Vance International, a global leader in uniform security and investigations services. There, he held various positions including: executive protection detail leader, director of training, vice president of corporate development and senior vice president of the asset protection team. Mr. Shuster is a respected knowledge expert in security practices and training related to crisis management & response, labor disputes, close protection operations, special event security, security awareness programs, evasive & defensive driving, and executive protection program design. He has written corporate security articles and white papers, and has lectured for many noted organizations including the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the International Society of Special Event Planners, the Young Presidents Organization, Penn State University, the Tactical Response Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Mr. Shuster has also served two (2) four year terms on the private security advisory board for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

"IMAC's accomplished and highly knowledgeable executive team has made their organization a world class operation, says Shuster. "I am thrilled to join forces with them and have the opportunity to apply my years of experience to making this great company even stronger."

About IMAC

For more than 25 years, International Management Assistance Corporation (IMAC) has offered elite security, risk management and business continuity services to image conscious companies across North America. IMAC has partnered with their clients to protect people and property both during times of crisis and regular business operations. The company also offers an assortment of pre-crisis planning and premium security solutions to businesses representing nearly every industry.

SOURCE IMAC