Companies were chosen based on 100 different metrics across 11 categories such as financial performance, media opinion, customer sentiment, employee ratings and more.
Recipients are selected for demonstrating a successful mix of achievements and positive impacts on their organization through strong contributions, innovative programs and exhibiting notable leadership skills.
Carr has more than 25 years of executive leadership and operational expertise in the security and technology services industry. He served as executive vice president of Allied Universal Technology Services following the company’s acquisition of Securadyne Systems.
Meininger received an honorable mention for the 2024 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award in recognition of his actions during an active shooter incident.
Glen Kucera and Rachelle Loyear of Allied Universal weigh in on rising concerns about the safety of senior company leaders, with nearly half of U.S.-based CSOs reporting that the threat of violence toward executives has increased in the last two years, and 64% predicting physical security budgets will increase in the next year.
This year’s fundraiser was attended by more than 650 guests and supported by nearly 100 sponsors. In the last seven years, the generous guests, donors and sponsors of the Jones’ Hot Summer Nights fundraiser have raised more than $13 million for Vera’s Sanctuary.
According to Newsweek, rankings were determined via an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. respondents, resulting in more than 100,000 evaluations reflecting perspectives of consumers, employees and investors.
