Tim Sutton CPP, PSP, PCI, CHPA

Tim Sutton CPP, PSP, PCI, CHPA has a diverse work experience in the security and safety industry. Tim currently serves as a Senior Consultant at Guidepost Solutions, providing global organizations and government agencies with expertise in physical and cyber security, investigations, compliance, and monitoring. Prior to this, Tim was the CEO and Principal Consultant at T.P. Sutton LLC. Tim has also held various roles at ASIS International, including Professional Standards Board Director, Assistant Regional VP, Member, and Healthcare Security Council Member. Tim has served as a Private Sector Liaison at IEMA, representing the private sector during activations after disasters. Tim was a Member and Guidelines Council Member at the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS). Tim has experience as the Director of Security at GHG Management, LLC, and as the Corporate Director of Safety and Security at Revolution Enterprises. Tim has worked as a Sr. Systems Engineer and Account Executive at Midwest Integrated Solutions, providing technology-based solutions for various industries. In addition, Tim has worked as a Consultant and Medical Marijuana Security Specialist at Sorensen, Wilder & Associates, specializing in healthcare, retail, and public safety sectors, and providing security consulting services to the Medical Marijuana industry.

Tim Sutton CPP, PSP, PCI, CHPA has an education history that includes earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Business Administration, Accounting, and Finance from American InterContinental University in 2006. Prior to this, they attended Illinois College in 1987-1988 for Electrical Engineering and Springfield College in Illinois in 1986-1987 for Engineering. In 1985-1986, they studied Electrical Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Tim Sutton completed their high school education at Griffin High School from 1981 to 1985. Additionally, they pursued a field of study in Biology/Biological Sciences at Lincoln Land Community College.

Tim Sutton's additional certifications include:

- Firearm Instructor from USCCA obtained in January 2014

- Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Basic + Advanced from John E. Reid & Associates, Inc. obtained in 1998

- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) from ASIS International obtained in January 2023

- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International obtained in May 2009

- Community Steering Committee Chair from ASIS International obtained in January 2022

- ASIS Assistant Regional Vice President (ARVP) from ASIS International obtained in January 2018

- ASIS Community Steering Committee Member from ASIS International obtained in December 2021

- Physical Security Professional (PSP) from ASIS International obtained in November 2020

- Licensed Private Alarm Contractor from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained in March 2014

- Licensed Private Detective from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained in October 2015

- Licensed Private Security Contractor from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained in June 2013

- ASIS Professional Standards Board member from ASIS International obtained in January 2019

Tim Sutton also holds a certification as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety, although the specific details about its date of attainment are not provided.