Coffee with Cohee

In this episode, I sit down with Trey Gunter, one of the principals at HWPco.  HWPco is the premier manufacturer’s representatives in the SouthEast.  We are celebrating 50 Years of HWP.  We talk about how HWP went from just a handful of employees to over 25 strong and 5 business units.  HWP isn’t your typical rep firm.  Hear about what makes us different and what challenges lie ahead.  All this and Trey is put on the hot seat with Cohee’s 14 Fun Questions.  So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show. 

In this episode, I sit down with Kurt Takahashi, CEO of Pelco.  Pelco is a well known company in the Physical Security Industry.  However, there has been a number of changes.  It’s not the same Pelco from years past.  Kurt answers the question of Who is Pelco?  Spoiler Alert: They aren’t owned by Schneider Electric anymore. Take a listen and hear about where Pelco is going, what about Pelco lured him away from a great job, and all the great changes.  So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show. 

NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act), TAA (Trade Agreement Act) and COOUS (Country of Origin United States) have been in the news a lot lately.  What exactly does these acronyms mean?  How will they effect the security industry?  How will they effect integrators and end users?  Why is it important to buy NDAA or TAA or COOUS product? In this episode, I sit down with Bob Maldoven.  A 30 year security veteran, Bob is currently the Government Vertical Manager at Pelco.  He helps navigate us through the alphabet soup that is government acronyms and programs. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show.

Description for Season 2 Episode 11: GSA: It’s not just a contract, it’s a program. 

In this episode, I sit down with Bob Maldoven.  A 30 year security veteran, Bob is currently the Government Vertical Manager at Pelco.  We talk about the ins and outs of GSA and how it works.  GSA isn’t for bid chasing.  It’s a program that allows to you to conduct business with the Federal Government.  Bob answers all the questions you were afraid to ask, like what does GSA stand for? Why should I use GSA? How can I use Pelco’s GSA contract? All this and he answers Cohee’s 14 Fun Questions.  So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show.

In this episode, we continue in our series on House of Worship Security, this time from the prospective of the church.  I sit down with Mike Gambrell.  Mike is a 30 year veteran of law enforcement.  He has held ever position at the police department from officer and detective all the up to Chief of Police.  He has been the Director of Safety and Security at Brushy Creek Baptist Church since 2007.  Mike talks about how church security has two different plans, Sundays and large events where there are lots of people on campus and then Monday thru Friday when it is just church staff in the building.  We also talk about the history of church security and what got him and Brushy Creek Baptist focused on it.  He gets into how technology and security teams work together to protect people and property.  All this and he answers the toughest questions, Cohee’s 14 Fun Questions.  So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show.

In this episode, I sit down with Chad Lingafelt.  Chad is the Managing Partner at Loc-Doc Security in Charlotte, North Carolina. We dive into the Core Values and how they are the foundation of Loc-Doc Security.  We talk about why they are so important and getting buy in from the team.  Loc-Doc doesn’t just look at Core Values as another document that new hires have to sign.  They review their Core Values weekly at their team meeting.  If they have a business problem to solve, they use their core values as a guide.  Take a listen at how Core Values have changed the vibe and culture at Loc-Doc.  And listen to Chad squirm as he has to answer Cohee’s 14 Fun Questions.  So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show.

Thanks for checking out the Coffee with Cohee podcast.  We are going to be talking about all things security from multiple angles.  Every week we will have a different guest from a different part of the security industry.  From manufacturers to integrators to consultants to end users and everything in between.  Not only will we get their take on the security industry, but we will also see what makes them tick.  We will end every podcast with a handful of fun questions in the hopes that we get some interesting answers and fun stories.  So sit back, relax, grab a cup of joe and enjoy the show.

In this episode, I had the privilege of spending 30 minutes with John Honovich, President and Founder of IPVM.  We discuss IPVM, who they are and why they were started.  Then we talk about the State of Security.  How the Chinese manufacturer ban, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Trade Agreement Act (TAA) have affected the security industry.  We wrap it up with new technologies Artificial Intelligence and VSAS (Video Surveillance as a Service) and Coronavirus.  So grab a cup of coffee and get some great insight on the security industry.

Securing our Schools is a hot topic today.  How do we keep our children safe while still fostering an environment of learning and fun?  This is the first of many in a series I am calling “Securing Education”.  In this episode we do an introduction to Securing K-12 schools.  It seems like school shootings are in the news every week.  While this is a nightmare scenario that we must plan for, there are many other issues regarding securing a school.  We cover a broad range of topics from securing the grounds, securing the building and securing the classroom.  We even touch on a controversial topic, cameras in the classroom.  What if I told you there was a way to lower classroom incidents by 85% given teachers back countless hours of instruction time? I sit down with Tony Mangum from Design Phase and pull from his expertise regarding School Security. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show.

To hear Tony’s responses to Cohee’s 14 Fun Questions, check out Season 2 Episode 6: Technology Architect: What you talking about Willis?

Thanks for checking out the Coffee with Cohee podcast.  We are going to be talking about all things security from multiple angles.  Every week we will have a different guest from a different part of the security industry.  From manufacturers to integrators to consultants to end users and everything in between.  Not only will we get their take on the security industry, but we will also see what makes them tick.  We will end every podcast with a handful of fun questions in the hopes that we get some interesting answers and fun stories.  So sit back, relax, grab a cup of joe and enjoy the show.

In this episode, I sit down with Tony Mangum from Design Phase.  Tony is the Principal and Chief Technology Architect.  We drive into what is a Technology Architect and how he can help your company maximize the value of your technology dollars with the right products and best methods for your technology needs. We get into the 4 phases of a project and how Design Phase can help you throughout the project process. With over 75 commissioned schools to their name, Design Phase is the one call you need to make if you are building or remodeling a school. All this and Cohee’s 14 Fun Questions.  So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show.

Thanks for checking out the Coffee with Cohee podcast.  We are going to be talking about all things security from multiple angles.  Every week we will have a different guest from a different part of the security industry.  From manufacturers to integrators to consultants to end users and everything in between.  Not only will we get their take on the security industry, but we will also see what makes them tick.  We will end every podcast with a handful of fun questions in the hopes that we get some interesting answers and fun stories.  So sit back, relax, grab a cup of joe and enjoy the show.

We wrap up our series “Securing Manufacturing”. Loren Bergstrom from Convergint – Greenville is our guest.  We concentrate on the external security of a manufacturing facility.  How do you harden the target to deter unwanted visitors.  We also talk about pitfalls for business owners.  What questions should you as your integrator. Is this the right integrator for you? What will this system cost me in 3-5 years?  So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the show.

Thanks for checking out the Coffee with Cohee podcast.  We are going to be talking about all things security from multiple angles.  Every week we will have a different guest from a different part of the security industry.  From manufacturers to integrators to consultants to end users and everything in between.  Not only will we get their take on the security industry, but we will also see what makes them tick.  We will end every podcast with a handful of fun questions in the hopes that we get some interesting answers and fun stories.  So sit back, relax, grab a cup of joe and enjoy the show.