Strategic Facilities & Security Executive Lead

Dennis A. Szweda Jr.

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PUBLIC SAFETY & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Strategic Facilities Leader Integrated Facility Management Multi-Site Operations Security Operations Emergency Management

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven facilities and security executive with 20+ years leading multi-site operations across corporate, defense, healthcare, and senior living sectors. Expert in integrated facility management (IFM), emergency operations, business continuity, and NISPOM/DOD security compliance. Proven track record managing $5.6M+ budgets, driving 30% cost reductions, and achieving 96% client satisfaction through strategic vendor management and KPI optimization. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Leadership: Multi-Site Portfolio Management IFM Service Line Integration Business Continuity Planning Emergency Operations Center Management Crisis Response & Incident Command

Security & Compliance: NISPOM/DOD Security Requirements CMMC Certification Physical Security & Access Control Threat Assessment & Management NFPA Life Safety Codes Risk Mitigation Financial Management: Budget Development ($5.6M+) Capital Project Oversight Vendor Contract Negotiation Cost Optimization Procurement Strategy

Operational Excellence: KPI Development & Monitoring CMMS Systems

(Corrigo, ServiceNow, Maximo) Sustainability Initiatives Process Improvement

Six Sigma Green Belt Regulatory Compliance (JACHO, OSHA, DOT) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Facilities Manager – Regional Account JLL Property Management – Synopsys (Ansys/AGI) Exton, PA January 2026 – Present

• Oversee comprehensive facility management across 10 North American sites following Ansys/AGI merger, managing IFM operations including maintenance, custodial, security, and vendor services

• Manage $5.6M budget and capital improvement projects, achieving 30% cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations

• Maintain 96% client satisfaction rating through C-suite relationship management and executive stakeholder engagement

• Lead KPI program improving service delivery by 82% while implementing sustainability initiatives reducing environmental impact

• Ensure 100% audit compliance across DMCA, JACHO, CMMC, and DOT certifications

Action Director, Facilities & Deputy Security Facilities Officer Synopsys (Ansys/AGI) Exton, PA January 2026 – Present

• Direct enterprise facilities operations including food services, shipping/receiving, security contractors, and maintenance for corporate campus

• Serve as Deputy FSO ensuring NISPOM compliance, insider threat protocols, and DOD security requirements

• Oversee Emergency Management Program, Emergency Operations Center activation, and incident command structure

• Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses; deliver NISPOM, NFPA, and insider threat training

• Partner with law enforcement, fire services, and emergency management agencies for coordinated response

Facilities & Program Security Manager

ANSYS Exton, PA February 2025 – July 2025

• Provided onsite oversight of facilities operations and contractor performance across all service lines

• Served as Associate FSO managing physical security protocols per NISPOM standards and CMMC/DOD requirements

• Conducted security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses, managed surveillance, access control, and emergency response

• Coordinated preventive maintenance cycles, equipment life cycle management, and law enforcement liaison

Senior Analyst, Global Real Estate & Facilities

Boeing Ridley Park, PA January 2022 – May 2024

• Led project planning, engineering, and construction management for critical facility infrastructure

• Managed strategic planning initiatives, asset management programs, and business continuity operations

• Directed life cycle management of critical assets optimizing facility performance and operational efficiency

Operations Manager – Security & Fire Protection

Boeing Ridley Park, PA October 2020 – January 2022

• Managed Enterprise Security Compliance Assessment and Business Continuity Audits across Boeing operations

• Directed Threat Management Program, corporate investigations, and security operations (gatehouse, patrols, access control, CCTV)

• Served as Emergency Operations Incident Commander and Crisis Management Team liaison coordinating 24/7 Global Emergency Operations Center

• Supervised life safety testing and NFPA compliance programs Deputy Fire Chief (Interim)

Boeing Ridley Park, PA August 2021 – January 2022

• Managed enterprise fire protection, life safety programs, and emergency response operations

• Conducted Enterprise Security Compliance Assessments and Business Continuity Audits

• Coordinated Crisis Management and Operational Crisis Response Team activities

Security & Fire Protection Multi-Operations Specialist Boeing Ridley Park, PA September 2019 – October 2021

• Managed Enterprise Security Compliance Assessments, threat assessments, and security incident response

• Directed gatehouse operations, security patrols, access control, CCTV programs, and life safety testing

• Served as Emergency Operations Incident Commander coordinating multi-agency responses

Business Executive Pioneer Urgent Care September 2007 – January 2014

• Directed business continuity planning, risk assessment, and operational compliance across urgent care facilities

• Managed JACHO, EHS, OSHA, and NFPA compliance programs; conducted annual security risk assessments

• Executed quality improvement initiatives, process improvement, and customer service recovery

Sergeant – Assistant Section Leader United States Marine Corps Willow Grove, PA September 1993 – June 2004

Marine Wing Support Group 47, Marine Aircraft Group 49

• Served as Assistant Chief, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) at Naval Air Station Willow Grove

• Provided oversight of Marines and multi-agency personnel, managed airfield security, fire operations, and emergency response

• Led teams during high-stress emergency situations ensuring mission readiness and personnel safety

EDUCATION

Master of Science – Strategic Leadership Immaculata University, Malvern, PA

Bachelor of Science – Emergency Planning & Management Immaculata University, Malvern, PA

Associate of Science – Fire Science Technology & Emergency Management

Delaware County Community College, Media, PA

Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Business Leadership Certificate Villanova University, Radnor, PA

Business Leadership Certificate Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA CERTIFICATIONS

NFPA Fire Inspector & Life Safety Emergency Operations Center Management Incident Command System (ICS)

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