Mason Security Network, Inc. was founded by Theodore 'Ted' Mason in Kentucky in December of 2003. By 2005, we had expanded operations to Kentucky, West Virginia, and Texas. We are a rapidly growing company. Our company is a Veteran owned, HUB Zone certified, professionally managed, security business that offers aggressive, high quality solutions to client's needs. We specialize in Corporate and Government security solutions.

The Mason Security Network Team:

Theodore 'Ted' Mason (President)

Mason Security Network was founded by Theodore 'Ted' Mason in December of 2003.

Ted is retired from the Criminal Justice System of Kentucky, with 20 plus years of hazardous duty. Ted is a certified Government Services Administration (GSA) Instructor for Security Officers, and a small firearms instructor.

Ted is a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served with the First Air Calvary. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with an Associate Degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Administration.

James 'Ron' Mason, Major General, USA, ret. (Vice President)

General Ron Mason has 35 years experience as a soldier. Among his accomplishments, he was tasked to develop a force protection or security package for US Army Europe (USAREUR) in December 2001. During that time, he worked directly with the Commanding General USAREUR to recommend the first activation of National Guard troops after September 11, 2001. Over 2000 National Guard soldiers were activated in January 2002 and provided security for all the bases throughout USAREUR until relieved by a subsequent activation of troops from the 28th Infantry Division.

In late 2002 through October 2003, he commanded soldiers from several NATO nations as well as US soldiers to provide a safe and secure environment for Bosnia and Herzegovina. During that time, he managed a budget of over 80 million dollars and a total personnel role of over 8,000 people. He worked with the Armies of the Republic of Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia, as well as NATO, UN, and other nongovernmental officials.

In 2005 General Mason commanded over 20,000 National Guard soldiers in Louisiana, where they provided relief for persons displaced by Hurricane Katrina and Rita. There he worked with National Guard units from several states, FEMA, 5th Army, Red Cross, as well as local and state government officials. He is acquainted with security issues and solutions from small scale to large scale operations.

Thea A. Mason-Cima (Chief Fiscal Officer)

Thea came out of a teaching background in 2006 to take over the position of Chief Fiscal Officer at Mason Security Network.

She is currently attending Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky where she is working toward earning her General Education Masters Degree. She also attended Morehead State University in 2003-2004 where she achieved a Child Development Associates Degree.

Additionally, she graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2003 where she attained her Bachelor's Degree.

Mike Nazar (Business Manager)

Mike Nazar joined MSN during the summer of 2009 & brings nearly 20 years of accounting, business planning, consulting and marketing experience to MSN.

His extensive background in the security, banking, and dealership industries has helped make MSN's back office more efficient and productive.