It is our pleasure today, to announce the name of this year’s recipient of the Private Officer International Founder’s Award.

The Founder’s Award is annually bestowed upon a member of our association for their professionalism, dedication of service to the private security profession and support to our organization.

This year, Michael Thornhill of Nashville Tennessee has been selected because he exemplifies all of these qualities and much more.

Mike is a longtime Lifetime Member, an instructor for Armour College and the Chief of Security for Cumberland University in Lebanon TN.

He has spent more than two decades protecting life and property and is a true professional who has excelled in the security profession and is a respected member of the security and law enforcement community in Nashville.

Through the years, Mike has supported our Private Officer Memorial Services and our training initiatives and has himself earned the Certified Asset Protection Professional designation and numerous training certifications.

We are very proud of this member and all that he has accomplished personally and professionally.

Please help us to congratulate Mike on this accomplishment!