Dr. Thermos established STG in 1989. He is a recognized expert in complex security management and is often called upon by national news media and has appeared on NBC, CBS and ABC to provide insight into breaking news and to understand best practices in security management. Dr. Thermos holds the following degrees: Aristotelian University, Greece, Cum Laude BA in Economics (1974) Aristotelian University, Greece, College of Law, Magna Cum Laude LL.B. (1975) The Ohio State University, MA in Sociology & MA in Education (1979) Southeastern University-Capitol Law School, Ph.D. in International Law and Criminal Justice (1981). He serves on various consulting advisory boards for KABA, TYCO, Simplex/Grinnel, Securitas/Group4, American Magnetics and other industry leaders. Dr. Thermos is a frequent presenter in the national forums of NACAS, NACCU, NACUBO, and he is Homeland Security Level III accredited, and the recipient of the 2008 Bio-Medical Security Award in Massachusetts.

 Our Team of Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)

Vincent J. Longobardi:  Certified Hardware Specialist  and  Factory Certification Instructor.  

20 years experience in Project management expertise in large scale Systems for Hotel and Casino’s, Colleges and Universities, Military Installations, Department of Corrections. Factory trained and certified instructor for Millennium Enterprise System, GE/Casi Security Systems, Amag Symmetry Systems, Synergistics Presidio, Identicard 9000 Sys. Software House 800, Infographics Systems, Andover Systems, Checkpoint/Sielox, Salto Systems, Panasonic CCTV Systems, Sony CCTV Systems, Bosch CCTV Systems, Axis CCTV, FuildMesh Networks Wireless Mesh, Firetide Networks Wireless Mesh, Intellex/Sensormatic DVR-CCTV Systems, Integral/Pelco Enterprise (Digital Sentry) DVR Systems, Aiphone Intercom, Sargent, IR, PHI, Detex, Securitech Amano, Yale, Corbin Russwin and Dynalock Hardware, Alvarado Security Products US and Canada.

Douglas J. Roberts, AIA, Architect  

Over thirty-three years  broad experience in Building Assessments, Specification Writing, Construction Cost Estimating, Independent Technical Reviews, Building Code Evaluations, Zoning Code Evaluations, Architectural Model Construction, Architectural Photograph with focus on large projects on Rail Transportation Facilities, University Projects and Telecommunication Facilities, Air Force Sites, Sikorsky Aircraft,  Cell Tower Security for wireless telecommunications, Public and Privet Art Galleries, Historic Restorations with 150 projects and architectural models and and Construction Administration services

Working member with the State of Connecticut Sitting Council (CSC), State of Connecticut, Department of Rails, Connecticut State University System, State of Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. Town and City Planning and Zoning Boards in Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York, Town and City Inland Wetland Boards in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and Town and City Architectural Review Boards in Connecticut and Massachusetts 

Registration/Certification/Memberships:  Connecticut Registered Architect - Connecticut, No. 4310, Connecticut Registered Interior Designer – Connecticut, No. 3566,Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA),  Member of the Connecticut chapter of the American institute of Architects, Member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), OSHA 10-Hour Construction and General Industry Training Certificate.

Sectors

Education & Academic Medical Centers

The "education industry", is estimated to be between $630 and $680 billion dollars, with 7,000 major campuses. The average security system implementation is estimated at $1.2 million. STG has designed and managed major projects at prestigious university campuses including associated work at their related Bio-medical facilities, Hospitals and Medical Centers. Our clients include: Brown University & Medical, Johnson & Wales University Charlotte, NC and Providence, RI, Harvard University System (The College, & Medical Center), Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Rhode Island School of Design The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and SUNY Upstate and Downstate Medical Centers. Our work in this sector has served clients on projects totaling $ 21.5 million in systems design, procurement and installations, securing an estimated population of over 1,780,000 students, faculty and staff.

Public University Systems

STG developed the End-to-End Design and Management Service (EEDMS) tailored to address the needs of large state university systems. In these circumstances, expertise, continuity and distributed model management were critical. Our work has allowed our clients in this sector to overlay the security management component on existing practices and personnel models and given them a sustainable security system. Our clients in this sector have included: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Lowell, Fitchburg, Worcester and the affiliated community colleges, State University of New York System, Geneseo, New Paltz, Buffalo, Oneonta, Fredonia and the affiliated campuses (54), The University of New Hampshire System (12 campuses), The University of Pennsylvania System and The University of Florida System. Our EEDMS projects have totaled $35 million in systems design, procurement, installation and management.

Federal Housing Sector

Our Federal Housing Sector services have designed and commissioned entire sections of Boston that fall under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) management as well as other 501c3 Housing Renovations Programs. With over 200 camera systems on wireless networks in place our installations have made these settings safer and delivered management technology and tools to our clients. We have expanded our projects over the last decade to include the Digital Cities and Towns initiative deploying wireless surveillance to HUD systems nationwide. Regional clients in Northeast sector include: in Rhode Island Providence, Central Falls, Warwick, Coventry,Pawtucket; in Massachusetts, Mass Housing Boston (TDC, CORNU, BHA) . Lawrence, Fall River, New Bedford Our security configuration has driven overall crime down in these residences, with the Providence installation credited for eliminating homicides last year.

Hot Zone Security

In response to a profound market need STG has expanded it services to hot zone  security consulting where biological, radiological or food supply or other safety concerns compound already complex enterprise security needs. Our work has secured these facilities and their continued operations. Clients have included: One of the Primary Level III Bio-Contaminant Facilities in the U.S., Major Nuclear Power Facilities Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical & Consumer Product Producer, One of the Top 10 U.S. Food & Beverage Producers

International Advisory Services

STG has been called upon to advise international industry and large-scale development project regarding security of installations, initiatives, goods and personnel. In China's Chaiyu Park Development initiative (situated in the Daxin/Beijing district) has been instrumental in the development of the first Safety and Security Industrial Park in China. Our efforts there have been aimed at the development of innovative products to serve the international security industry.

U.S. Corporate Development Advisory Services

STG is an important advisor to U.S. Manufacturers of security products. Our expertise regarding evolving market needs as well as our innovative management techniques informed product development and installation for the following clients:
General Electric, Interlogic, Casi-Rusco, Infographics, Compass Fiber Options, Honeywell, BEST, TESA-ONITY, IR/Locknetics, Blackboard, Johnson Controls, ADT, Ilco, Unican-KABA, VingCard/Assa Abloy, TYCO, Simplex Grinnell, Software House, Motorola, American Magnetics, Wells Fargo, Andover Controls, IBM