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FIRST RESPONSE, INC. MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT
First Response has developed one of the strongest, most effective, and proactive management teams of any regional security provider. The success of the company has afforded it the opportunity to attract exceptionally well qualified personnel, as well as develop a cadre of younger, self-motivated, energetic managers who bring their drive and zeal for the profession from the office into the field to give First Response an operational dynamic that few companies enjoy.

Dave Foglio, President
Portland, OR. Dave is a hands-on leader who entered the security profession after a highly successful business career spanning 20 years, in which he developed extraordinary entrepreneurial and business skills. In 1989 he began First Response, Inc. with a single patrol vehicle, and no clients. Today, the company employs hundreds of security officers working from 3 offices throughout the Northwest, rolls out 23 patrol vehicles daily, responds to dozens of calls from over 4,500 patrols per week, provides over 12,000 hours of guard services per month, and ranks as one of the largest security providers in the Pacific Northwest with a reputation for unimpeachable quality and performance. Over the past 11 years, Dave has expanded the operation to include the highly successful First Response Systems, a dedicated video, access control, burglary, and fire alarm systems company primarily servicing the commercial market. In 2004, Dave moved closer to his dream when he introduced a high-tech communications and video monitoring concept facility called iWatch Communications, Inc. which received its UL certification in 2005 and today employs sophisticated state-of-the-art software and communications equipment and monitors thousands of client accounts.

Damien Foglio, CPP, Senior Director of Services
Seattle, WA. Damien has a passion for customer service and sales which has made him a valuable asset to a client services driven organization such as First Response. Combined with a Bachelors Degree from Seattle Pacific University in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and a Minor in Economics he provides a business approach to satisfy each client. Damien was hired in May of 1998 as the first customer service representative and moved slowly up handling the day-to-day duties of the Seattle Branch since January 2000. Damien now overseas all of the services provided by First Response with a knowledge and insight as to the most efficient and productive forms of business. In May of 2006, Damien achieved the certification of Certified Protection Professional through ASIS International.

Derek Bliss, CPP, Branch Manager
Portland, OR. A highly proactive, hands-on security manager who thrives on the challenges of customer support, Derek joined the company in 1998 and has been the primary force behind the development of the company’s customer service and quality control initiatives which have gained industry-wide recognition. An expert and lecturer in conflict resolution, armed security operations, and facilities management, Derek is Board Certified in Security Management as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), actively involved in the Downtown and Lloyd District Security Network, was an armed officer, is an active ASIS member and former chapter chairperson, and holds a Bachelor Degree in Criminology. As a member of the DPSST Private Security Policy Committee, Derek serves as Chairperson for the Armed Sub-Committee representing Armed Security for the State of Oregon.

Jesse Foglio, Systems Operations Manager
Portland, OR. Jesse is responsible and manages the day to day duties handling for the Systems Group of First Response. Jesse has been with First Response for about 5 years.
Jesse has a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a minor in Pre-Law from Oregon State University. In addition, he is an Apprentice 4 on his way to becoming a Journeyman Electrician.