CLIFTON, N.J., April 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Electronic Control Security, Inc. (ECSI) (OTCBB:EKCS), a leading provider of electronic security systems to the government, defense and private sectors, today announced plans to hold its first Advisory Board meeting on April 26th, 2005.
Representatives from government, academia and industry include:
-- Dr. Norris Krone, President and CEO of the University Research Foundation (URF) and its co-founder, directs all aspects of the Maryland Advanced Development Lab. Dr. Krone is a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran. He is a recognized leader in the field of aeronautical sciences and pioneered the development of the technical principles of the forward swept wing aircraft concept, a breakthrough in the field. His has also served on NASA committees: the Aerospace Technology Advisory Committee and the Aerospace Safety and Advisory Panel.
-- Dr. John H. Estes, Principal Research Engineer/Director for San Antonio, Ops, Georgia Tech Research Institute has over 20 years of leadership in fast-paced engineering organizations including facilities/project engineering, management and force protection among others. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, marketing and execution of major engineering and environmental programs. He is often selected to present briefings to civic leaders, the Secretary of Defense and Congressional leaders.
-- Brad Billet, Deputy Commissioner, United Nations, has a long and distinguished record of emergency and response operations service to his native New York City. As a responder to the September 11th disaster, he was called upon by Mayer Rudy Giuliani to provide essential services in the rescue and recovery process. In 1997, Mr. Billet was appointed to his present position and is the agency's Chief Operating and Administrative Officer.
-- Ambassador (Ret.) Patrick Nickolas Theros was appointed ambassador to Qatar in October of 1995. Prior to this he served as deputy coordinator for counterterrorism where he was responsible for the coordination of all U.S. Government counter-terrorism activities outside the U.S. He also served in various diplomatic positions in other nations as well as in the State Department. He currently heads his own company, Theros & Theros LLP, Washington, DC. which represents firms doing business in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
-- Rafi Ron, President and CEO of New Age Security Solutions, is a former director of security at Ben-Gurion International Airport and the Israeli Airport Authority. He is a leading expert on aviation, maritime and law enforcement in Israel and world wide. He also served as a chief security officer in Israeli embassies around the world where he was instrumental in establishing security systems. Mr. Ron's company conducts security related training and consultation in the U.S. and other countries.
Arthur Barchenko, Chairman and CEO of ECSI stated, "We hope to benefit from the knowledge of these distinguished individuals to form a foundation on which to build a comprehensive marketing program to better serve the security needs at home and abroad, ensuring our continued success. We are gratified that this esteemed group has agreed to assist ECSI in attaining optimum growth."
About ECSI
ECSI is recognized as a global leader in perimeter security and an effective quality provider for both the Department of Defense and Homeland Security programs. The company designs, manufactures and markets physical electronic security systems for high profile, high-threat environments. The employment of risk assessment and analysis allows ECSI to determine and address the security needs of government and commercial-industrial installations. The company has teaming agreements with Amata, Elta Systems, Ltd., ManTech International Co., ADT Federal Systems, ARINC, SRH Marine, Horne Engineering Services, Inc. and other industry leaders. ECSI's corporate office is located at 790 Bloomfield Avenue, Bldg. C-1, Clifton, NJ 07012. Tel: 973-574-8555; Fax: 973-574-8562; or visit www.anti-terrorism.com
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