Press Release

For Immediate Release
June 3, 2009
 
Contact: Meredith Craig
(972) 906-7441
www.iaam.org


Turner Madden Elected Chairman of the Partnership for Critical Infrastructure Security

The International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) announced the election of the Association’s legal representative, Turner Madden, Esq., as Chairman of the Partnership for Critical Infrastructure (PCIS).

"In the ongoing efforts to protect the Nation's critical infrastructure, the PCIS fills an important role in providing the Sector Coordinating Councils a venue to speak with one voice on critical infrastructure issues, “ said Major General James Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “As PCIS Vice Chairman and long-standing PCIS member, Turner Madden has already demonstrated dedication to both the PCIS and the critical infrastructure community. Our partnership [with IAAM] and Madden’s experienced leadership lays the foundation for the future success of PCIS."

The PCIS serves as an umbrella organization to private businesses for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. PCIS includes two leaders from each of the 18 Sector Coordinating Councils (SCCs). PCIS enables the private sector owners and operators of the nation's most critical infrastructures to collaborate on many security issues including efforts to develop and implement protective measures. PCIS is designated as the Private Sector Cross-Sector Council in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan. It provides a forum to construct trusted relationships and collaboration across sectors to improve emergency readiness and build safe, secure, and resilient infrastructures. PCIS is committed to broaden the scope and depth of the SCCs through regional, state and local information sharing networks. As Chairman of PCIS, and as a part of the senior leadership for DHS, Turner will further IAAM's relationship with the new administration and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“This election underscores the value of Turner’s leadership in this critical area as well as the respect from the other stakeholders in IAAM’s role to minimize terrorist activity,” says Dexter King, CFE, Executive Director of IAAM. “Turner serves our association and its members in an incredible way.”


The International Association of Assembly Managers is the world's largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly venues. Members of the association manage public assembly venues such as amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university complexes; or provide products, services or attractions to support the industry. IAAM has more than 3,600 members worldwide. More information is available at www.iaam.org.  

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