Our Team
Admiral is built around experienced, respected security industry leaders who have a passion for creating a great customer and employee experience.
Admiral/ADM has built our team around experienced, respected leaders who have a passion for creating a great customer and employee experience. We pride ourselves on being accessible, knowledgeable and trusted – this is the gold standard for every market we service.
We are a disrupter of the traditional organizational structure that creates a hierarchy of reports beginning with the principals and ending with the lowest and newest members of the team.Our philosophy is based on creating levels of direct support, rather than direct report – creating a trusted culture that promotes autonomy, creativity and enthusiasm amongst the team.
Executive Team
Eleanor “Vicki” Wells
President & CEO
Vicki has been an integral part of the Peel family business serving in multiple capacities including Operations, Training and Finance. In 2001, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at American University in DC and began working in our accounting department. In 2004, she successfully passed the CPA exam and became the CFO for the Family of Companies. Through the years, she has also obtained a DOD Secret Clearance and Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO) Certification. In March 2019, Vicki was named President and CEO. Vicki will also remain CFO for the company and plans to work closely with the Board to continue growth into new business enterprises and expanding markets.
George D. Vincent Sr. *Retired
Executive Mentor
George started with Admiral Security Services in 1981 as an Operations and Sales Manager. George serves on the Corporate Executive Committee, which directs all company policies and procedures. He attended Montgomery College and the University of Maryland with a Major in Criminal Justice.
Leon A. Beresford CPP, PSP, PCI
Executive Vice President
Leon is responsible for the strategic leadership of Admiral Security Services and ADM Security Solutions. He is the senior security executive for the company. He is Board Certified by ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP). He has numerous certifications from the Department of Homeland Security and is an active member of ASIS International, AOBA, National Fire Protection Association, Association of Contingency Planners, International Association of Emergency Managers, FBI InfraGard, Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, and the Mid Atlantic Disaster Recovery Association. He received his degree in Security Administration and Security Management including a Certificate of Leadership Excellence from the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and completed the Finance and Accounting program at Wharton’s Aresty Institute of Executive Education.
Senior Leadership
Anthony Lavorgna
Vice President, Finance
Anthony joined Admiral Security in 2006. In his role as Vice President of Finance, he provides oversight and support on budgetary and financial matters. Since 1988, he has been employed within the security industry, working with several large, well-known companies in a variety of senior financial roles. Prior to joining Admiral, Anthony owned and operated AHS Consulting, a Security Consulting Company, providing financial analysis and support to a number of US and international based customers.
Stephen Clement
Direct of Finance and Sales
Stephen initially joined the Admiral team in the summer of 2016 and spent three summers there, learning numerous facets of the fast-paced and ever-changing security business. In July 2019, after earning his Bachelor’s degree, he became a full-time Admiral employee. Stephen held several roles as he progressed through the company from Customer Support Supervisor to Business Development Manager, and occasionally stepped in as an Acting Regional Operations Manager to support the team. In his current role as Sales and Finance Director, he oversees business development and branding efforts for the company nationwide and conducts critical financial analyses to provide recommendations to senior executive leadership. He earned his Associate Protection Professional (APP) certification through ASIS International in November 2019 and is an active member of the organization’s Young Professionals Council and National Capital Chapter, in which he has served as both the Secretary and Vice Chair. Stephen is licensed as a Security Officer in Maryland, Virginia, and DC, and has completed numerous courses through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute’s virtual academy. In October 2023, Stephen graduated with his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Kogod School of Business at American University.
Keith Williams
Vice President of Support Services
Keith oversees training and development, quality assurance, investigations, special services, and compliance departments in support of our core mission. He is formerly the Director in the Metropolitan Police Department’s Office of Risk Management in the Executive Office of the Chief of Police. Mr. Williams then spent time as the head of the Metropolitan Police Academy before returning to the Office of Risk Management. He also has spent time in Recruiting, Homicide, and the Office of the Chief of Police. Keith holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Justice, Law and Criminology & Public Administration from American University and a Master of Science of Management from Johns Hopkins University.
Cynthia Lunningham
Director of Employee Relations and Recruitment
Cynthia Lunningham has over twenty years of human resource management experience, with the majority of those years in the security industry, specializing in security guard services for both government agencies and commercial properties. She has a BA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Political Science from Northern Illinois University and an MBA with an emphasis in Human Resources Management from the University of St. Francis. She currently holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management. As an HR professional in the security industry, Cynthia has managed the HR process for security guards across the country, creating policies and programs that have helped to increase productivity and employee morale. She has a strong background in employment, employee and labor relations. Cynthia is responsible for coordinating all aspect of Admiral’s talent acquisition process and employee relations.
Kris Slimmer
National Capital Headquarters (NCH) Division, Division Vice President
Kris Slimmer is Admiral Security Services’ Division Vice President responsible for the National Capital Headquarters (NCH) Division. Kris serves as the strategic, visionary leader with full operational and P and L management oversight. He oversees all facets of the business operations in the National Capital Division, as well as developing and implementing process improvements that sustain the company’s success. Kris began his career in security in 2009 working as a District Manager in Richmond, VA. Since that time, as part of a National and International contract security company, Kris was promoted to multiple positions to include General Manager for Richmond, VA, Northern VA, and Raleigh NC, Director of Value Management for the Mid-Atlantic and Regional Vice President for the National Capital Region. Kris has served on the board for the District of Columbia Police Foundation and has been involved with a variety of associations to include ASIS, AOBA, BOMA, IREM, and IFMA. Kris also held a TS/SCI clearance. Kris spent the last 2 years pursuing career interests outside the security industry. He also volunteers as a golf coach for a private Christian school. Prior to his time in security, he held multiple sales and operational leadership positions for Sysco Foods, Staples Business Advantage and Aramark. Kris graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education and English from Oswego State University and started his career as a teacher in Upstate NY.
Wayne King
Mid-Atlantic North, Division Vice President
Wayne joined Admiral Security Services in 2004 where he supported 57 Class A office buildings and over 300 Security Officers in the DC Metro Region and shortly after moved into his role of Division Vice President. Wayne spent 22 years in the U.S. Military as an Infantry soldier, Drill Sergeant and Assistant Sergeant of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stationed in Arlington National Cemetery. He was responsible for training and monitoring 220 select military personnel on uniform requirements, communications, security, use of deadly force, weapon use and chain of command and was responsible for the execution of ceremonies at the Pentagon and White House.
Joe Maslanka (CPP)
Mid-Atlantic South & North Carolina, Division Vice President
Joe began his long career in security in 1994 working as a Security Officer in Philadelphia. Since that time, Joe has earned awards for excellence in management and recognition for community work, most specifically for outstanding service in honoring Victims of 9/11 by the Miami Police Department. Joe joined Admiral in 2006, in Richmond, VA where he served on the Private Security Services Advisory Board for the Department of Criminal Justice, is a member of the Richmond chapter of ASIS, Virginia Manufacturers Association and International Real Estate Managers Association where Admiral was recognized as an “Industry Partner of the Year” in 2010.He serves on the board for the Police Athletic League and the Government Sub-committee for the Richmond Business Council. He is also a third Vice President on the board of the Central Virginia Crime Clinic. Joe is a United States Marine veteran and graduated summa cum laude from Strayer University with a B.A. in Business Administration and Human Resources.
Gary Conrad
South Atlantic & Florida, Division Vice President
Gary joined Admiral Security Services in February 2007 to lead the Florida Region, relocating from Atlanta where he excelled and oversaw the Sales and Marketing teams for a regional contract security company as Vice President of Sales. His success led to the opening of six new markets and doubling the size of his company while maintaining high customer service expectations. Gary attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and immediately thereafter founded Comtech and GC Communications. After many years of impressive growth, the companies were acquired by a major utilities firm. Gary is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).
Michael Ashlock
Division Vice President-Texas – ADM Security Solutions
Michael Ashlock joined ADM Security Solutions as the Division Vice President for Texas in September of 2023. Before joining the ADM Security team Michael started his career as a Police Officer in Dallas County where he supervised the tactical operations team. He transitioned into the private security industry working as an investigator for a major communications company in North Texas. He was then promoted to Senior Manager of Security Operations for Texas where he planned, developed, and implemented security programs and strategies for the market. Michael entered the contract security industry working for a global security company as a Director of Operations. He was later promoted to General Manager of a branch overseeing a large portfolio of business. Michael obtained his bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University. He graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society.