James Shamess, CPP, is president of 5D Pro Solutions LLC, a consulting and services firm focused on developing programs to protect infrastructure, information, operations and people. He is also a member and Security Team Leader for The Spectrum Group which consults with U.S. and foreign companies. A member of ASIS International, he chairs the International Defense and Intelligence Council. Prior to founding 5D, he served as a Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force as director of Security Forces.