December 5, 2024

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Seebald & Associates founder honored for contributions to nation’s homeland security

WASHINGTON DC – The Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) recognized Ed Seebald, Founder and CEO of The Seebald Group Inc., for his contributions to America’s homeland and national security mission during its annual Homeland Security Holiday Hero Awards dinner in Occoquan, Virginia on December 5, 2024.

Seebald started Seebald & Associates International (S&A), following his retirement in 2003 after serving a distinguished 20-year Coast Guard career. Being at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001 and witnessing firsthand the direct attack to America’s homeland, he decided to dedicate his second career channeling his focus toward serving this country in maritime security protecting America’s ports.

“I’m both humbled and honored to be recognized by GTSC,” remarked Seebald. “My team and I have always looked at those we work, consult and teach with as family, and delivering the absolute best possible product to them is my commitment in protecting America’s homeland.”

Employing an elite team largely consisting of retired Coast Guard senior officers, many of whom were former Captains of the Port, Seebald & Associates sets the industry standards as a full-service maritime security firm providing facility security plans, audits, assessments, cybersecurity analysis, consulting, classroom instruction and other products for commercial maritime facilities both in America and abroad.

“Seebald & Associates helped me transform my facilities – not only in plans, processes, and procedures – but in how we think about security,” said Matt Peeler, Security and Loss Supervisor for ExxonMobil Beaumont. “The Seebald team created a lasting impact on our security organization, our facilities, and our security culture overall.”

Seebald & Associates has written more than 200 Facility Security Plans, conducted more than 800 Facility Security Audits, and instructed more than 5,000 Facility Security Officer students over the years. Truly a national security asset, the team regularly travels throughout the country, conducting business on both the East and West Coasts, Gulf of Mexico, Great Lakes, Inland Rivers, as well as Hawaii and Alaska. No maritime facility is too big or small for S&A as some clients range from but a handful of employees to an entire port facility that employs thousands.

“With Seebald & Associates’ experience, responsiveness, and dependability, we know that our facility is best positioned against any threats that could potentially harm our assets and put us at risk,” commented Kathleen Pickett, Director of Security for the Maryland Port Authority.

GTSC is a non-profit organization working in homeland security and the owners of Homeland Security Today.

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