About the MIHSC

The Michigan Homeland Security Consortium (MIHSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving the growth of the Homeland Security Industry in the State of Michigan.  MIHSC serves a targeted membership of Michigan-based developers and manufacturers of products and technologies specific to Homeland Security, as well as those companies and organizations affiliated with the industry.

On June 21, 2006, corporate leaders from across Michigan formed the Michigan Homeland Security Consortium (MIHSC) to drive development and growth of the Homeland Security industry sector within Michigan.  MIHSC will help the state’s revitalization efforts by providing a targeted forum to diversify the economy.

MIHSC is recruiting members, providing networking opportunities and promoting appropriate public policy initiatives. In the longer term, MIHSC will support other activities, such as conferences, a speaker’s bureau and information outlets. While remaining decidedly independent, MIHSC will affiliate with other state and national organizations that represent the Homeland Security or related fields.

The MIHSC Board of Officers includes a statewide representation of Homeland Security professionals, businesses and economic development organizations.

Chairman: Keith Brophy – President, NuSoft Solutions (Troy)

President: Thomas Hines, CPP, PSP – President, SecureMatrix (Grand Rapids)

Treasurer: Gayle Jacobs - International Risk Consultants

VP of Membership: Ted Green - Chief Executive Officer, Greenview Data (Ann Arbor)

VP Industry Partner Liason: Andrew Dailey - Founder, GeoCritical LLC (Port Huron)

VP Military & Responder Liason: Steve Potter - President, Patriot Services Corp (Southfield)

Board Director: Ray De Winkle - Vice President, The Right Place (Kent County)

MIHSC Executive Director: Barry Cargill (non-voting officer): (Lansing)

MIHSC Roundtable Chairman: State Senator Valde Garcia

MIHSC Roundtable Director: Sarah Prucha

Mission

To drive the development and growth of the Homeland Security Industry within the State of Michigan, placing it at the forefront of the State’s economic revitalization.

Vision

For the Homeland Security Industry to become a leading force in the growth of Michigan's economy, and to project that strength into the national and global Security Industry.

Guiding Principles

• Homeland Security Technology is Mission Critical as it protects our physical and logical Infrastructure, our Families, and our way of life.

• Entrepreneurship is the vehicle for Industry growth here in Michigan.

• Cooperation among our Consortium Stakeholders will enhance the success of us all.

Goals

• Reach out to potential Members and Associate Members.

• Attract and secure industry leaders on the MIHSC Board of Directors.

• Develop sources of operating revenue (dues, sponsorships, grants).

• Deliver current and informative sources of data about the Homeland Security Industry, Michigan’s Homeland Security community and other related topics.

• Determine affiliation with other applicable State and National organizations.

• Begin a Sponsorship Program for companies and organizations desiring to affiliate with the Consortium and its Members.

• Determine and promote appropriate public policy positions and initiatives.

• Attract a positive spotlight onto the Consortium, its members, sponsors, events and Initiatives.

• Educate members for areas of potential synergy and cooperation.

• Foster new start-ups where appropriate.