About Us

Experts Sharing Ideas Experience and Knowledge

Gated Community Security Managers Association held its inaugural meeting on February 19, 2007 at the Isleworth Country Club in Windermere, Florida. Directors from sixteen gated communities around the State of Florida were present. Isleworth Director of Security John Sutphin told the group that while making inquiries for a new gate access system, he had the opportunity to meet with several security directors in south Florida. He was amazed at how freely and enthusiastically they were willing to share their knowledge about access systems. He said he was new to the security field and had asked many more questions about gated community security. While getting to know these Directors, a friendship developed and during a lunch meeting he asked the group what they thought of meeting on a quarterly basis and asking other security directors to join us. Everyone agreed it was a good idea and six months later our first meeting was held.

You now have the opportunity to interact and network with the best Security Directors in the country without leaving your office. You can also attend quarterly meetings that are held around the State of Florida and in other States in the near future.

If you have any questions about the GCSMA, give Mike Korpar a call at 772-473-5711.

BENEFITS

• Exchange ideas
• Ask questions
• Quarterly meetings
• Network
• Job Announcements
• Free training opportunities
• Security surveys
• New product information
• Recognition
• Advertising
• Forums
• Access to the Information Zone

Our members are experts in the security field with many having years of experience in law enforcement and the military. Our members share information and answer questions on handle challenging situations. Gated Community Security Manager’s Association will keep you informed about new product innovations and offers a great way to connect with those of us similar needs and interests.

TESTIMONIALS

There’s no doubt in my mind that I owe the GCSMA for the current position I hold and the success I’ve obtained in my prior gated community position.  There is no organization in this State or otherwise that specializes strictly in gated community security.  Due to the fact that Florida Statute governs the operation of all gated communities in this state and likewise in other states, this organization provides a forum in which Security Directors and Chiefs of Security can interact, exchange information/documents, and seek guidance in matters which directly benefit their community. The GCSMA is also the only organization that provides comprehensive, up to date training for security personnel in all aspects of gated community security.  No other organization provides such training for their gated community staff.  I owe, and will continue to owe the GCSMA for my past success and continued success in this industry.  I implore any and all Security Directors and Security Chiefs to join an organization that will benefit you and your community regardless of the State you reside in, the GCSMA.

The GCSMA has been a huge benefit for me as it has allowed me the opportunity to network with my peers in the industry. This networking has been instrumental in bringing ideas and comparisons to Committees and the Board of Directors. The ideas help in delivering a better service, and the comparisons of other communities allow the BOD to see just exactly what they are receiving for their money. The group has also been a wealth of knowledge when faced with problem solving, as someone has already “been there done that”. Thanks Director Sutphin for your vision and leadership!
Tom Cooper
Executive Director Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

I am excited by our security team’s ability to tap the wealth of knowledge and experience within the GCSMA. We are a young property and face challenges that have been successfully resolved at other more mature properties. By reaching out to over 50 members, each with heir own perspective, we have access policies, procedures and equipment recommendations that are based on real experience. The ability to know security best practices rather than experiment with potentially flawed processes is invaluable.
Mike Ingoldsby 
HOA Trustee Black Rock

This organization is an excellent way for security managers to share ideas. Being a relative new comer to the group I have found the questions and discussions extremely valuable for myself as well as the Privacy staff and so beneficial for the communities we serve.
Steve Tozier
Wyndermere Country Club

“The GCSMA has been a huge networking tool for our Director of Security. He has gained valuable knowledge from other directors in similar communities. This tool is incredibly important as we strive to provide our membership with the latest and greatest within the industry.”
Doug Anderson
Assistant General Manager
Sailfish Point Country Club
Stuart, Fl.

While our community transitioned from outside, to in-house management of our HOA, the GCSMA was an invaluable resource for set up of our program with job descriptions, SOPs and vendors. As we move forward, it continues to be a forum for idea generation and experience sharing. . A real time saver – not having to reinvent “the wheel” each step of the way!

Thank you to all participants who have been so generous with their time.
Deborah Price CAM
Old Marsh Golf Club
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.

John, for me the GCSMA has been analogous to the INTERNET. If I need to know something related to continued safe and smooth operations within Harbour Ridge, with the end purpose of serving the members, all I need do is type in a question and the answer arrives immediately. The networking capability and vast store of knowledge that is gleaned virtually on a daily basis from the group continually demonstrates how progressive and well steeped our members are in such a variety of different avenues of knowledge. I like to think of the GCSMA as my personal OUTREACH PROGRAM.
Rich Goodrich
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club
Palm City, Fl.