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2026 Officer Appreciation Luncheon - WrapUp
25th Annual Mike York Memorial Officer Appreciation Luncheon
On October 15th we held our 25th Annual Mike York Memorial Officer Appreciation Luncheon, and as always, it was a great success. We had 11 corporate sponsor tables this year and 90 registered for the luncheon, with 47 law enforcement officers from the Central Ohio area representing 23 agencies and 18 different private sector security companies represented.
Committee Chairman Tim Beverly said a few words about Mike York and all he had done in his career as well as his 40-year membership with the Columbus Chapter. Tim also recognized long-time member Bill Taylor who passed away last summer. Bill like Mike had a long history in law enforcement and private security as well as being very active in the Columbus Chapter. Both Mike and Bill will be remembered and missed.
Dee Holcomb was the emcee at the luncheon. Dee introduced our speaker, recognized several Sheriff’s as well as State and Federal partners in attendance. Although we had no line of duty deaths in central Ohio since our last luncheon Dee did recognize several law enforcement officers who passed away in the line of duty in Ohio.
Our speaker Stan Partlow gave an informative presentation outlining “myths” (summarized below) encountered when transitioning from a law enforcement position to one in the private security field.
- Being a police officer doesn't automatically qualify you for the security industry or management.
- Tailor your resume for each position based upon the job description - don't use the same resume for all.
- Consider you might need at least a Bachelor’s degree and possibly a Master’s degree.
- Corporate HR won't understand your resume (they don't speak LEO) translate it for them.
- Practice Interviewing
- Take advantage of the ASIS security management courses!
We raffled off four of Stan’s books “Leading Relentlessly”.
A big thank you to Lynda Buel and Dee Holcomb for being committee members and helping put this event together as well as Bernie Pack and Steve Friday who handled the registration desk. A special thank you goes out to Michelle Merkel, Founder and President of Merkel Wealth Management who is our host sponsor and makes it possible for us to hold this event at the Scioto Country Club every year.
I want to especially thank the following corporate sponsors who, without their financial support, this annual luncheon would not be possible.
- Accurate Information Systems
- ASIS Columbus Chapter
- AXIS
- Hanwha Vision
- Integrated Protection Services
- Northwestern Ohio Security Systems
- Ohio Support Services
- Silco Fire & Safety
Tim Beverly
24th Annual Mike York Memorial Officer Appreciation Luncheon
On October 16th we held our 24th Annual Officer Appreciation Luncheon, which recently was renamed the Mike York Memorial Officer Appreciation Luncheon, and as always it was a great success. We had 12 corporate tables this year. We had 96 registered for the luncheon, with 23 different law enforcement agencies present and 19 different private sector security companies represented. Our speaker Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Linek III, Assistant Superintendent Ohio State Highway Patrol gave an informative presentation. I would like to thank everyone who attended to help show their appreciation to the committed law enforcement and security professionals for the work they do to help keep us all safe.
Dee Holcomb was the emcee at the luncheon. Dee introduced our speaker, recognized several Sheriff’s as well as State and Federal partners in attendance. Although we had no line of duty deaths in central Ohio since our last luncheon Dee did recognize several law enforcement officers who passed away in the line of duty in Ohio.
A big thank you to Lynda Buel and Dee Holcomb for being committee members and helping me put this event together as well as Bernie Pack and Margaret Phillips who handled the registration desk. A special thank you goes out to Michelle Merkel, Founder and President of Merkel Wealth Management who is our host sponsor and makes it possible for us to hold this event at the Scioto Country Club every year.
I want to especially thank the following corporate sponsors who, without their financial support, this annual luncheon would not be possible.
| Accurate Information Systems | Allegion | AXIS |
| Boerger Investigative Services, LLC | Convergint | Hanwha Vision |
| Matrix/Acre | Nationwide Children’s Hospital | Northwestern OH Security Systems |
| Ohio Support Services | Security Risk Mgmt. Consultants | Silco |
Tim Beverly
