2006 Public Safety Award of Merit Ceremony

(L to R) John Nessl, Jim Jao, Public Safety Executive Director of Protective Services, Bronson Bias, James Lambe, Executive Vice President George L. Hanbury II, Vice President of Facilities Management John J. Santulli II, David Baker, Kristen McNamara, President Ray Ferrero Jr.

Celebrating 20 years of service to NSU, the Office of Public Safety recently hosted its annual Public Safety Award of Merit Ceremony, which recognizes individuals who have exemplified NSU”s definition of professionalism, by putting the needs of others above their own through accountability, compassion, integrity and respect.

(L to R) “Ben Tallarico Award of Merit” recipient Dennis Dubsky received his award from Public Safety Field Operations Manager Shane Lam.

This year, Bronson Steve Bias, executive director of Protective Services and John J. Santulli, II,  Vice President of Facilities Management, received special 20th year commemorations for the outstanding innovative leadership and support that has made the NSU Protective Care Giving Programs a nationally recognized model for campus safety and security.

Public Safety “Coordinator of the Year” award recipient Kristen McNamara and Communications Manager James Lambe.	(L to R) Executive Director Bronson Steve Bias with Public Safety “John Yessman Service Award” recipient Locksmith David Baker and University Locksmith Manager Jimmy Ricci.

 Public Safety Officer Dennis Dubsky received the department's highest annual honor, the Ben Tallarico Award of Merit, named to commemorate the late public safety officer Ben Tallarico.

• Kristen McNamara, Public Safety Coordinator, received the Public Safety Coordinator of the Year Award
• David, Baker, Public Safety Locksmith, received the John Yessman Service Award, named in honor of the late public safety officer
• James Lambe, Public Safety Manager, received a new award - the Executive Director’s Special Achievement Award.

Awards and recipients included:

• Public Safety Business Partner of the Year: Miami Dolphins’ Security, represented by John Nessl.
• Public Safety Team Players of the Year: Jim Jao, NSU Office of Information Technology Systems Administrator, and NSU’s neighbor, Ken Rebstock, Shell Gas Station Manager.

John J. Santulli II (3rd from left) and Bronson “Buck” Bias (3rd from right) presented their respective commemorative awards celebrating their commitment to 20 years of exemplary Protective Care Giving at NSU. Present are (left to right) University Locksmith Manager Jimmy Ricci, Public Safety Investigations Manager Melissa Davis, Director of Public Safety James Ewing and Field Operations Manager Shane Lam.

(L to R) Steve Bias with James Lambe, recipient of the Executive Director’s Special Achievement Award and by Public Safety Director James Ewing.