BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DOUG DYMENT, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & DIRECTOR
Douglas Dyment, founded Gatekeeper Systems Inc. in 1997, but has been a strong presence in the video security industry since 1992. At that time, Mr. Dyment developed and sold a school bus video system to Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. This product led the company into the global security market, where they secured top market space, and generated $35 to $40 million in revenue. At Silent Witness Enterprises, Mr. Dyment was a key player on the business development team responsible for the expansion of its security cameras through OEMs with large multi-national companies and security distributors.
Mr. Dyment’s focus on improving safety in the fleet environment, coupled with his more than 20 years of experience leading sales, business development, operations, and research and development teams, has enabled him to grow Gatekeeper into the foremost provider of digital video security solutions.
DOUG DYMENT, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & DIRECTOR
Douglas Dyment, founded Gatekeeper Systems Inc. in 1997, but has been a strong presence in the video security industry since 1992. At that time, Mr. Dyment developed and sold a school bus video system to Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. This product led the company into the global security market, where they secured top market space, and generated $35 to $40 million in revenue. At Silent Witness Enterprises, Mr. Dyment was a key player on the business development team responsible for the expansion of its security cameras through OEMs with large multi-national companies and security distributors.
Mr. Dyment’s focus on improving safety in the fleet environment, coupled with his more than 20 years of experience leading sales, business development, operations, and research and development teams, has enabled him to grow Gatekeeper into the foremost provider of digital video security solutions.
CHARLIE BRUCE, DIRECTOR
Mr. Bruce is the former Chief Operating Officer of both First Group America and National Express Corporation, two of the largest companies providing school transportation services in North America and Europe.
First Group is a school transportation service provider serving more than four million students in 42 states and Canada, with 80,000+ employees, 50,000+ buses, and annual revenues in excess of $2.5 billion.
As Chief Operating Officer, First Student Division, from 2008 to 2010, Mr. Bruce oversaw $2.5 billion transportation operations involving more than 700 North American locations, 450 maintenance sites, 1200+ contracts, and 80,000 employees; and directed a leadership team that included five Senior Vice Presidents and 22 Region Vice Presidents.
From 2005 to 2008, Mr. Bruce held the position of Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, driving all sales and marketing efforts including customer contact, solution analysis, and acquisition strategies supervising six director – level reports responsible for generating at least $20 million annually in new business.
National Express Corporation is a School transportation provider operating in 34 states and 4 Canadian Provinces, with 22,000 employees, 20,000+ buses and annual revenues of nearly $1 billion. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Bruce oversaw $1 billion student transportation operations from 300 North American locations. He had full P&L responsibility through a leadership team that includes five Vice Presidents of Operations and 14 Region Managers.
Prior to this Mr. Bruce held various positions in major transportation companies including Ryder System Inc., 20yrs, multiple locations: District & General Manager; District Sales Manager; Account Executive; District Safety Manager; Branch Operations (Service) Manager.
A consummate professional with an intense entrepreneur spirit, Mr. Bruce founded Transportation Advisory Group (TAG) in 2015 and is the President and CEO providing advisory services to the student transportation industry.
Mr. Bruce is a former Board Member for the National School Transportation Association and New York School Bus Contractors Association.
DAVID STUMPO, DIRECTOR
David Stumpo brings 40 years’ experience within the public transit industry, as a seasoned professional and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of the American Public Transit Exams Institute (APTREX), and Executive Director for the Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium (SCRTTC). The APTREX Institute is known for pioneering in the field of transit workforce development specifically for Professional Transit Certification of managerial staff from front line supervisors to senior and executive management.
Mr. Stumpo has been instrumental in developing the Southern Regional Transit Training Consortium (SCRTTC) start-up in 2004 as well as overseeing the SCRTTC toward the advancement of the “Learning Model” for transit technicians and workforce development. The SCRTTC has been recognized for “Innovation in Transit Training” awarded by the National Transit Institute, and Innovation in Training” from the California Transit Association.
Mr. Stumpo’s other relevant experience includes:
COAST MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY (formally BC TRANSIT), 1999-2002
President/ CEO of the Coast Mountain Bus Company in Vancouver, managing a $300 million operating budget, $1 billion of capital assets, including 1,600 vehicles, and 3,800 personnel.
SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL RAILWAY (MUNI), 1995-1999
Deputy Director of Maintenance and Chief Operating Officer for the San Francisco Muni, with an annual budget of $280 million, including 1,400 vehicles and all maintenance and operations of Bus, Light Rail, Cable Car and Trolleybus, facility maintenance, signal, track, subway, power/overhead divisions. Responsible for implementation of several rail line expansions projects including vehicle procurement and acceptance of the Breda LRT, maintenance and operations training, and start-up.
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART), 1992-1995
Held various positions, including, Director of Bus Maintenance, QA and Engineering, and Vice-President, Rail Operations. Managed and oversaw the new Light Rail startup from vehicle procurement of the Kinkisharyo LRT, operations and maintenance setup, hiring, training and shop design through delivery and acceptance.
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SEPTA) 1976-1992
Mr. Stumpo has held various positions at SEPTA, including his starting position as s bus washer. He earned credibility and respect by working hard and continuing his education. As a GM trained service technician, he quickly rose through the ranks to lead the Light Rail Operations as the Chief Officer for SEPTA.
Mr. Stumpo has held multiple Board positions, is an associate Professor of Business Studies at the University of Phoenix, and is a certified diesel/automotive technician and electrical/electronic troubleshooter on Rail Cars.
Mr. Stumpo holds a Masters Degree from LaSalle University, Bachelors in Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, and is certified as a CTEM® – Certified Transit Executive Manager.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
DOUG DYMENT, PRESIDENT & CEO
Douglas Dyment, founded Gatekeeper Systems Inc. in 1997, but has been a strong presence in the video security industry since 1992. At that time, Mr. Dyment developed and sold a school bus video system to Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. This product led the company into the global security market, where they secured top market space, and generated $35 to $40 million in revenue. At Silent Witness Enterprises, Mr. Dyment was a key player on the business development team responsible for the expansion of its security cameras through OEMs with large multi-national companies and security distributors.
Mr. Dyment’s focus on improving safety in the fleet environment, coupled with his more than 20 years of experience leading sales, business development, operations, and research and development teams, has enabled him to grow Gatekeeper into the foremost provider of digital video security solutions.
DOUG DYMENT, PRESIDENT & CEO
Douglas Dyment, founded Gatekeeper Systems Inc. in 1997, but has been a strong presence in the video security industry since 1992. At that time, Mr. Dyment developed and sold a school bus video system to Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. This product led the company into the global security market, where they secured top market space, and generated $35 to $40 million in revenue. At Silent Witness Enterprises, Mr. Dyment was a key player on the business development team responsible for the expansion of its security cameras through OEMs with large multi-national companies and security distributors.
Mr. Dyment’s focus on improving safety in the fleet environment, coupled with his more than 20 years of experience leading sales, business development, operations, and research and development teams, has enabled him to grow Gatekeeper into the foremost provider of digital video security solutions.
KELSEY CHIN, CFO
Ms. Chin is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has served as Chief Financial Officer of numerous publicly listed companies. She is intricately familiar with accounting principles and analyzing and preparing financial statements within the industry which the Company operates.
DOUGLAS M. FRASER, VP PRODUCT AND PROGRAMS
Doug Fraser, MBA, M.Eng, BScEE, P.Eng was appointed VP Product Management at Gatekeeper in 2005, and then rejoined the company in 2010 as VP Products and Programs. He brings with him over 30 years of experience in project and product management, operations, business development, channel management and sales. Mr. Fraser has managed senior-level relationships with Fortune 500 companies across the globe. Before rejoining Gatekeeper, he served as a Global Product Manager at Honeywell Inc. managing the IP camera, PTZ camera and Video Management System Software product portfolios.
Mr. Fraser has his MBA from the Ivey School of Business, Western University, Ontario, and also holds a Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta. Mr. Fraser is a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia.
JEFF GRUBAN, VP SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Jeff Gruban’s professional career has been in the telecommunications industry with senior roles in sales and business development. He was formerly Director of Canadian Sales for PCT International, and held senior sales roles at TVC Canada (formerly Comsource Inc.).
VALARIE HIGGINS, VP SALES - SCHOOL BUS DIVISION
Valarie has been the Company’s leading salesperson in the school industry segment and has developed strong customer relationships with some of the top school districts in thirteen states including California and Florida.
JASON HARRIS, VP STUDENT PROTECTOR PROGRAMS
Jason has over 20 years of leadership experience in school and transit transportation in Florida. Jason leads development and strategy for Student Protector to help school districts utilize video evidence to combat the growing problem of vehicles illegally passing a stopped school bus when children are crossing the street.
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