HiveWatch, a physical security software company, has announced the addition of Jamie Howard to its Board of Directors and the formalization of its Board of Advisors to help guide the company. 

According to the company, Howard joins the HiveWatch Board of Directors while currently serving as the Founder & CEO of Mile One Group, a strategic consulting firm specializing in technology business consulting, startup advisory services and leadership development. For more than 20 years, Howard has worked with start-ups at all stages, from initial phases through go-to-market and scaling up, to successful exits.

The company says that his experience at leading and advising corporations, such as Ultimaker Americas, Kymeta Corporation, Imagine Communications and the National Football League will provide HiveWatch with strategy, operations, sales and finance expertise at an important time for the company.

“I have a passion for leading and guiding companies that have the vision and ability to transform industries and lives and the way people interact with businesses and each other to make the world a better place, like HiveWatch is doing,” Howard said.

“HiveWatch is set to become a major change agent at a critical time in history and its leadership has a clear sense of their vision and purpose. What the company is doing is not only transformational for the physical security industry, but for protecting businesses and communities alike.”

“We’re honored to have Jamie’s expertise in leading and scaling organizations as part of our Board,” said Ryan Schonfeld, Founder and CEO, HiveWatch. “We look forward to his contributions as we continue to build on the success HiveWatch has seen across the enterprise, realizing our mission of empowering the modern security team with data-forward insights and solutions.”

HiveWatch also formalized the creation of its Board of Advisors. The group will provide diverse perspectives, mentorship and focused input as the company expands its customer base, product offering and global footprint.

HiveWatch’s Board of Advisors represent a multitude of business and technology industry experience and include:

• Caleb Sima, CSO, Robinhood 
• John “Jack” Sullivan, CSO, Boston Scientific 
• Kristen Johansen, Vice President Product, ActBlue
• Dean Geribo, CSO, Moderna
• Chandler Bondan, Chief People Officer, BuzzFeed 
• Bernard Harguindeguy, Founder, Elastic Beam (acquired by Ping Identity)

“Our dedicated and talented advisory board members are passionate about helping companies scale while building industry-leading products and will provide invaluable insights and guidance for us as we continue to navigate our startup journey,” Schonfeld said. “The leaders who make up our Board of Advisors understand our focus on innovation aimed at disrupting the physical security industry and how security programs operate.”