Steven McCory

Why did you choose your industry?As the Sales Director for Virtual Guarding and President of General Integrated Project Management & Services, Inc., I am deeply passionate about innovation and business growth. My mission is to leverage my expertise to drive success and elevate Virtual Guarding VSaaS, where we specialize in designing targeted, customized solutions that integrate today’s leading-edge technologies while revitalizing security guard services to protect people and property.With over 14 years of professional experience, I have extensive experience providing enterprise-level security solutions in both FED/SLED accounts, consistently exceeding the growing demands of the clients I passionately serve. I've worked my way up in the industry, holding various positions such as Director of Operations and Business Development, Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Service Manager, and Coordinator for several national companies with a global reach. In these roles, I've demonstrated technical expertise in project management with acute attention to detail, organization, and time management. My supervision and training of Project Managers, Technicians, and Subcontractors, coupled with a strong business acumen and a focus on team building, have inspired others to achieve successful careers. I also have a keen ability to perform risk and vulnerability assessments, collaboratively applying advancing best practices and solutions to mitigate cyber and physical security threats.I hold over 160 professional certifications and credentials in Project Management and other security industry topics, including the coveted CSPM, and I am a recognized Registered Practitioner holding the CMMC-RP. I currently serve on several advisory boards within various industry associations.Licensed by the State of New York, I also served in the physical security sector as a Security Training Officer for two municipal school districts, working in tandem with law enforcement on security management, training, and oversight.As a combat veteran of the U.S. Army, I deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. There, I provided fire support with a Field Artillery team as an AFATDS Operator while attached to the 82nd Airborne Division.I hold a B.S. in Law Enforcement Technology from SUNY Farmingdale and an A.S. in Criminal Justice from Suffolk Community College. I am currently exploring an M.S. in Security Management.