Our Leadership
Executive Leadership
Moninder Birdi
President
Moninder Birdi is a results-driven senior consultant with a proven track record of 30+ years in technology related project/program management. Intimately familiar with airport policies, procedures and standards related to Information Technology, Airport Security, Public Safety, and Airport Operations. Has a strong experience base in developing systems and infrastructure which is well complemented with a multi-disciplinary background including systems engineering, design management, construction management and project controls. Experienced and highly successful in developing project delivery methods and providing strategic direction to large programs including project packaging and phasing.
Dr. Lee Ann Walker
Chief Development Officer
Dr. Lee Ann Walker brings over 30+ years of dynamic experience, skillfully leading initiatives in business development, marketing, branding, and proposals. Her professional journey has encompassed a diverse range of industries, including architecture, engineering, transportation, professional sports, and higher education. Prior to joining BSI, Dr. Walker shared her expertise as an educator, shaping the next generation of leaders through courses in business and marketing. Her multifaceted career equips her with distinctive insights, strategic vision, and the innovative skillset necessary to fuel organizational growth and advancement.
Melodie Johnson
Chief Engineering and Services Division
Melodie Johnson has 34+ years of experience implementing and managing airport technology across multiple airports. Responsible for driving the strategic vision of the organization, she prides herself in fostering collaboration across teams and spearheading growth initiatives. She enjoys mentoring and coaching team members to reinforce skill development that contributes to exceptional customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Prior to joining BSI, Melodie lead the team responsible for managing the design and implementation of technology on the capital construction program for LAX airport. She is passionate about delivering technology solutions that enable clients to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their business operations.
Frank Pervola
Vice President of Business Development
Frank S. Pervola Jr. has 30 plus years of experience in the engineering, management, sales, and marketing of electronic security control systems for commercial, industrial and government applications. Responsible for financial, contractual, operational, and technical aspects of design, installation, integration, sales, marketing and business development of security and life safety systems. This involves extensive interface with owners, architects, consultants, engineering firms, end users, contractors, and professional sales representatives. Building business relationships as a BSI ambassador and preparing and providing sales presentations to decision makers / end users, engineering / consulting firms, design/build contractors, system integrators and trade show attendees. Working as the lead capture manager for programs and developing partnerships with subcontractors and vendors to support our provided services and manpower activities for the requirements.
Thomas McCloskey
Vice President of Strategic Programs
Thomas (Tom) McCloskey has 30 years of innovation in technology contracting, systems integration, design build, manufacturing, consulting, sales and marketing in the transportation, nuclear power, utility, critical infrastructure, commercial, industrial verticals including government and force protection environments. Recruited to manage and transform the largest municipal utility in the US into a customer driven enterprise in preparation of the Deregulation of the California Energy Industry, Tom focused on the development of internal transformation, marketing strategies, customer relations, industry partnerships and new product development and delivery channels. Established sales in Europe as a manufacturer of building automation and security systems in the utility and airport segments. As director of national accounts for an international security systems provider, Tom managed a team of marketing and sales professionals in providing industry leading customer solutions and service to public, private and government clients in major systems deployment.
Garry Wood
Vice President of Pre-Construction Services
Gary Wood has 30+ years of experience in the installation and service of security, inter-communication and telephone systems. As a project manager, his experience includes the oversight and management of systems applications, integration, and design for assigned projects involving card access, CCTV, intercom, parking and building control systems, and paging.
At Ontario International Airport (ONT) Mr. Wood designed, engineered, directed equipment procurement and managed the installation of a new card access control system and CCTV system. This system also includes one ID credential system for producing ID photo badges with six administrative/monitoring workstations located throughout the airport, connected via a fiber optic redundant LAN system. Mr. Wood’s other responsibilities include the installation of assigned packages encompassing submittals, construction meetings, field supervision and project acceptance. He also supervises and manages long-term on-site maintenance contracts.
Hans Herh
Vice President of Project Management Operations
Hans Herh brings over 32 years of experience to the Project Management Department in program and construction management, which he uses to oversee project planning, execution, and completion; identify and manage risks, and balance resource needs on large-scale projects. Before joining BSI, Hans shared his skills in overseeing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects worldwide, including iconic ventures such as the LAX Automated People Mover and the Tappan Zee Bridge reconstruction. His global career provides him with unique insights and intuitive coordination of people and resources.
Garry Wood
Vice President of Pre-Construction Services
Gary Wood has 30+ years of experience in the installation and service of security, inter-communication and telephone systems. As a project manager, his experience includes the oversight and management of systems applications, integration, and design for assigned projects involving card access, CCTV, intercom, parking and building control systems, and paging.
At Ontario International Airport (ONT) Mr. Wood designed, engineered, directed equipment procurement and managed the installation of a new card access control system and CCTV system. This system also includes one ID credential system for producing ID photo badges with six administrative/monitoring workstations located throughout the airport, connected via a fiber optic redundant LAN system. Mr. Wood’s other responsibilities include the installation of assigned packages encompassing submittals, construction meetings, field supervision and project acceptance. He also supervises and manages long-term on-site maintenance contracts.
Moninder Birdi
President
Moninder Birdi is a results-driven senior consultant with a proven track record of 25+ years in technology related project/program management. Intimately familiar with airport policies, procedures and standards related to Information Technology, Airport Security, Public Safety, and Airport Operations. Has a strong experience base in developing systems and infrastructure which is well complemented with a multi-disciplinary background including systems engineering, design management, construction management and project controls. Experienced and highly successful in developing project delivery methods and providing strategic direction to large programs including project packaging and phasing.
Dr. Lee Ann Walker
Chief Development Officer
Dr. Lee Ann Walker brings over 26 years of dynamic experience, skillfully leading initiatives in business development, marketing, branding, and proposals. Her professional journey has encompassed a diverse range of industries, including architecture, engineering, transportation, professional sports, and higher education. Prior to joining BSI, Dr. Walker shared her expertise as an educator, shaping the next generation of leaders through courses in business and marketing. Her multifaceted career equips her with distinctive insights, strategic vision, and the innovative skillset necessary to fuel organizational growth and advancement.
Melodie Johnson
Chief Engineering and Services Division
Melodie Johnson has 34+ years of experience implementing and managing airport technology across multiple airports. Responsible for driving the strategic vision of the organization, she prides herself in fostering collaboration across teams and spearheading growth initiatives. She enjoys mentoring and coaching team members to reinforce skill development that contributes to exceptional customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Prior to joining BSI, Melodie lead the team responsible for managing the design and implementation of technology on the capital construction program for LAX airport. She is passionate about delivering technology solutions that enable clients to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their business operations.
Thomas McCloskey
Vice President of Strategic Programs
Thomas (Tom) McCloskey has 30 years of innovation in technology contracting, systems integration, design build, manufacturing, consulting, sales and marketing in the transportation, nuclear power, utility, critical infrastructure, commercial, industrial verticals including government and force protection environments. Recruited to manage and transform the largest municipal utility in the US into a customer driven enterprise in preparation of the Deregulation of the California Energy Industry, Tom focused on the development of internal transformation, marketing strategies, customer relations, industry partnerships and new product development and delivery channels. Established sales in Europe as a manufacturer of building automation and security systems in the utility and airport segments. As director of national accounts for an international security systems provider, Tom managed a team of marketing and sales professionals in providing industry leading customer solutions and service to public, private and government clients in major systems deployment.
Frank Pervola
Vice President of Business Development
Frank S. Pervola Jr. has 30 plus years of experience in the engineering, management, sales, and marketing of electronic security control systems for commercial, industrial and government applications. Responsible for financial, contractual, operational, and technical aspects of design, installation, integration, sales, marketing and business development of security and life safety systems. This involves extensive interface with owners, architects, consultants, engineering firms, end users, contractors, and professional sales representatives. Building business relationships as a BSI ambassador and preparing and providing sales presentations to decision makers / end users, engineering / consulting firms, design/build contractors, system integrators and trade show attendees. Working as the lead capture manager for programs and developing partnerships with subcontractors and vendors to support our provided services and manpower activities for the requirements.
Garry Wood
Vice President of Pre-Construction Services
Gary Wood has 30+ years of experience in the installation and service of security, inter-communication and telephone systems. As a project manager, his experience includes the oversight and management of systems applications, integration, and design for assigned projects involving card access, CCTV, intercom, parking and building control systems, and paging.
At Ontario International Airport (ONT) Mr. Wood designed, engineered, directed equipment procurement and managed the installation of a new card access control system and CCTV system. This system also includes one ID credential system for producing ID photo badges with six administrative/monitoring workstations located throughout the airport, connected via a fiber optic redundant LAN system. Mr. Wood’s other responsibilities include the installation of assigned packages encompassing submittals, construction meetings, field supervision and project acceptance. He also supervises and manages long-term on-site maintenance contracts.
Hans Herh
Vice President of Project Management Operations
Hans Herh brings over 32 years of experience to the Project Management Department in program and construction management, which he uses to oversee project planning, execution, and completion; identify and manage risks, and balance resource needs on large-scale projects. Before joining BSI, Hans shared his skills in overseeing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects worldwide, including iconic ventures such as the LAX Automated People Mover and the Tappan Zee Bridge reconstruction. His global career provides him with unique insights and intuitive coordination of people and resources.
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Vice President of Maintenance and Repair Services
Steve Krier has over 30 years of diverse engineering and management experience in all aspects of Service Delivery. He has proven expertise and experience managing security system services and transit system operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation. For 19 years, he maintained the Automated People Mover (APM)system at the Denver International Airport in successive roles of increasing responsibility. Steve’s experience and knowledge includes HSE management, customer interface and relations, manpower resource management, staff supervision and training, financial management, and commercial awareness. He was an active member of the inaugural State of Colorado Advisory Board (Conveyance Program) as well as a key member of the subcommittee for APM Systems during the development of conveyance.