Vincent L. Ruffolo
Chairman and CEO
Profile:
Mr. Ruffolo is the Chairman and Co-Founder of A & R Security Services, Inc. which began operations in 1967 and remains vigilant for oversight of the business. He is presently serving as Chairman of SCOLA, Security Companies Organized for Legislative Action, a coalition of four associations representing the Alarm, Armored Car, Detective and Security Guard Industry with lobbyists in Washington. Mr. Ruffolo also serves on on the Board of Associated Detectives of Illinois, Board of Associated Guard & Petrol Agency, Inc. and is an active member of the Private Security Services Council (ASIS). Mr. Ruffolo also has over 30 years experience with contract negotiating on behalf of the SEIU.
Prior Memberships and Accomplishments:
- Served as Chairman of the Private Detective, Security, and Alarm Advisory Board of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
- Past President of Associated Guard and Patrol Agencies, Inc.
- Past President of Illinois Electronic Security Association (NBFAA).
- Past Area Governor of Central United States for the World Association of Detectives (WAD).
- Past President of National Council of investigation and Security Services.
- Past President of Associated Detectives of Illinois.
- Testified in Washington, D. C. on legislative issues in both the House and Senate.
- Received "John J. Duffy Memorial Achievement Award" from NCISS in 1991.
- Received the "Wayne J. Wunder Memorial Award" from NCISS in 1993.
- Received the "Charles Wessel Memorial Award: from ADI in 1998.
Affiliations:
The Kane Service
Cook County Sheriff Dept.