ADVISORY BOARD - Bio's

President & Managing  Director

Brian Claman is a seasoned Senior Security Professional with over 40 years of leadership experience spanning the commercial real estate, financial services, and transportation sectors. His areas of expertise include security program governance, Threat Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (TRVAs), emergency preparedness, travel security, corporate investigations, and intelligence analysis.

In 2018, Brian founded Brian Claman & Associates Ltd., a boutique security risk management firm, which rebranded in 2024 as BCA Security Management.

Brian has played a pivotal role in developing public-private partnerships for major security events in Toronto, such as the 2010 G20 Summit and the 2015 Pan Am Games, underscoring his dedication to safeguarding critical infrastructure. As a co-founder and past chair of the Commercial Real Estate Security Leadership Group (CRESLG) and PATHComm, he has been instrumental in enhancing security awareness in Toronto’s downtown core.

An active contributor to the Toronto Association of Police and Private Security (TAPPS) and other law enforcement organizations, Brian continues to advocate for collaboration between public and private security sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Certificate in Security Administration from Concordia University in Montreal.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianclaman

Strategic Advisor

Commercial Real Estate

Luciano has established himself as a knowledgeable and credible security professional, offering exceptional service, guidance, and advice to some of the world's largest corporations. With a unique background in both law enforcement and the private sector, Luciano provides a comprehensive perspective on managed enterprise risk, effectively balancing business needs with legal obligations. This approach results in the creation of an effective, defensible security program that comprehensively protects the business.

Luciano's security expertise spans a decade with York Regional Police, where he worked in uniformed response, Criminal Investigations, and Intelligence, specializing in major organized crime investigations. In 2007, he joined Wal-Mart Canada as the Corporate Security Manager and Canadian lead for Global Security operations. His responsibilities covered security operations in supply chain integrity, travel safety, aviation, emergency response, investigations, and major event planning. Luciano later transitioned into commercial real estate, holding senior leadership positions with Cadillac Fairview and Brookfield Properties, overseeing national security programs.

As an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and CPTED Level 2 certified professional, Luciano has successfully established public/private partnerships for enterprise risk management and major event planning. Notable accomplishments include contributions to the 2010 Toronto G20, the Pan Am Games, and managing security during various major protests in Toronto's financial district, safeguarding critical infrastructure assets. Luciano is a founder and past Chairperson of PATHcomm, an emergency communication platform connecting over 30 private sector properties directly to emergency services, enhancing security preparedness in Toronto's city core. He holds an Honours BA in Political Science.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianocedrone/

Strategic Advisor

Security Engineering

Throughout his 12+ year career, Arash has contributed to over 100 projects in commercial, retail, banking, healthcare, and institutional sectors, gaining extensive expertise in integrated system design. Holding a professional engineering license and armed with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Ryerson University and an MBA from the University of Bradford School of Management, Arash possesses a diverse project background. He excels in leading engineering teams through the entire lifecycle of complex security system projects, from concept design to final commissioning.

Arash's journey began as a system design enthusiast at a major engineering consulting firm in Toronto. Today, he holds the position of Director of Technology and Systems at Lobo Consulting Services Inc.

Key project highlights in Arash's portfolio include the modernization of video surveillance at the CN Tower, video surveillance and access control upgrades at the Toronto Eaton Centre Complex, security design for Ripley’s Aquarium, contributions to the Brookfield Place Calgary project, and the establishment of national security technology and system standards/guidelines for four of Canada's largest commercial real estate owner/developers. 

Noteworthy recent projects involve security upgrades across a large district school board’s ninety-six sites, the federal Arthur Meighan building rehabilitation project, and a security technology assessment for eight major hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arash-mehra-m-b-a-p-eng-73665823/

Strategic Advisor

Executive Protection

Chris Fernandes dedicated over 32 years to law enforcement, retiring in 2018. His career culminated with a four-year tenure as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Durham Regional Police Service, where he led a team of over 700 officers and civilian staff and managed a budget exceeding $100 million.

Before joining Durham Regional Police, Chris served 28 years with the Toronto Police Service, achieving the rank of Superintendent. In this role, he commanded the Divisional Policing Support Unit, overseeing the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy (TAVIS) Unit, the Transit Patrol Unit, and the Community Mobilization Unit.

Chris is highly trained in critical incident management, holding an ICS Level 400 certification from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). As a Major Incident Commander for the Toronto Police, he specialized in Crisis and Hostage Negotiation and Executive Protection as a member of the Emergency Task Force (SWAT).

In addition to his extensive law enforcement experience, Chris has earned Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), and Physical Security Professional (PSP) designations through the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), further solidifying his expertise in security and investigation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-fernandes-he-him-his-cpp-psp-pci-sas-ap-b815731a/