11 Aug 2025

Allied Universal®,  the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to announce that six of its team members, its entire executive protection team and one of its training programs have been named finalists for the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).

The OSPAs recognise and celebrate the work of individuals, companies, and teams that deliver outstanding security products and services. The U.S. OSPAs awards ceremony will take place on Sept. 28 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX).

Finalists in five categories

Allied Universal celebrates its 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Award finalists in five categories:

Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director

  • Michael Leatherman: Ed Nishi
  • William “Billy” Reynolds: David Serafine

Outstanding Security Team 

  • Executive Protection Team

Outstanding Security Training Initiative 

  • Enrichment Manager Onboarding Program

Outstanding Security Officer

  • Ryan Reed

Outstanding Young Security Professional 

  • Ariana Bolainez (and her canine partner Brando)

OSPA program’s mission

Allied Universal is honoured to be named a finalist across multiple categories for the 2025 Outstanding Security Performance Awards,” said Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones. “These recognitions are a testament to the unwavering commitment of our team members who work each day to help protect the public and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.”

Allied Universal shares the OSPA program’s mission to highlight the dedication of security companies, teams, and professionals and demonstrates that commitment by continuing to deliver excellent security services to clients every day.