This April, during the 2026 i-SIGMA Annual Conference and Expo, i-SIGMA announced the winners of the 2026 Impact Awards.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

San Diego, CA, 9 April 2026 – The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association^® (i-SIGMA^®) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Impact Awards initiative.

This year’s i-SIGMA Impact Awards saw a refreshed look and approach – designed to celebrate the companies, leaders, and innovations making a meaningful difference across the industry. This year’s updated award categories focus on excellence in operations, leadership, innovation, service, and community impact – highlighting the many ways i-SIGMA members elevate secure information management each day. The 2026 award categories are as follows:

• i-SIGMA Rising Star: Nominated by an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member, this award recognizes a Service Provider individual whose leadership, mentorship, and industry involvement elevate teams and inspires progress.
• i-SIGMA Innovation Excellence Award: This award celebrates creative solutions, new technologies, or processes that move the industry forward.
• i-SIGMA Stewardship & Community Impact Award: Acknowledges efforts that strengthen communities, promote environmental responsibility, and give back.
• i-SIGMA Members’ Choice: Exceptional Customer Service: Highlights companies delivering exceptional client experiences and long-term trust. This award goes to a Corporate Partner Member who is nominated by a Service Provider.

i-SIGMA Rising Star Award Winner

Bobby Exizian
Shred America

The i-SIGMA Rising Star Award was awarded to Bobby Exizian of Shred America (Fort Mill, SC, USA). Bobby has been integral in the operations of Shred America. Taking over as VP of Operations and executing on multiple acquisitions. More impressive is making those acquisitions with no employee turnover and no attrition of accounts. This standard makes our industry stand out with professionalism while keeping the mission of security of the customer at the forefront.

i-SIGMA Innovation Excellence Award Winner

DHS Worldwide
Total Recall Software

DHS Worldwide provides their Total Recall Software for Records Management, Shredding, ITAD, Medical Waste, and virtually every sector of our industry. With A/R, CRM, and CC/ACH billing built into the system along with the ability to send quote reminders, marketing emails, driver arrival emails, and automatically send out past due notices, it is a complete solution for all of our industry’s needs.

i-SIGMA Stewardship & Community Impact Award Winner

Jake, Connor & Crew
The Jake Foundation

For over three decades, the JAKE Foundation has turned everyday business into a story of hope, channeling, a percentage of every sale into causes that change lives. From local organizations to international relief efforts, the JAKE Foundation has supported over 20 charities, with a focus on children, vulnerable animals, and communities reeling from catastrophic events. The highest recognition in 2025 from the Humane Society stands as a testament to a deep, sustained commitment to compassion and environmental responsibility that doesn’t end with a single donation, but continues to ripple through communities year after year – thanks to customers whose every order helps the Foundation help others.

i-SIGMA Stewardship & Community Impact Award Winner

Ben Street, CSDS
Shred-Tech

In just a few short years, Ben has emerged as a highly influential contributor within the i-SIGMA community. His service on committees, active engagement in Shred Schools and Conferences, and dedication to continuous learning have elevated both his expertise and the value he brings to our industry. Ben consistently introduces fresh, forward-thinking ideas that strengthen industry standards, support member success, and advance the mission of i-SIGMA. His ability to understand member needs and translate them into meaningful impact has made him a trusted and strategic voice within our community.

i-SIGMA Members’ Choice: Exceptional Customer Service

Bob Korkos
Alpine Shredding Trucks

Bob received two nominations for the i-SIGMA Members’ Choice award. One of his nominations was as follows:
“Bob is our go-to guy. He has helped us on numerous occasions, but recently we were having an issue with a shred truck (not Alpine) and Bob walked my tech through it and got him back on the road. He is one of the most knowledgeable guys in the business when it comes to servicing clients, fixing shred trucks, exit strategy, and, of course, selling trucks. I just saw recently how he gave a truck demo to a woman from another shred company and then dropped her off at the airport in the shred truck. Now that is top-notch customer service.”

All Impact Award winners and nominees were featured and displayed in the expo hall at the 2026 i-SIGMA Annual Conference and Expo, which was held the 29-31 March in San Diego, CA, USA. A complete list of nominees can be found here >>

ABOUT i-SIGMA
The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association® (i-SIGMA®) is the industry trade association for secure data destruction and records & information management service providers. i-SIGMA enforces standards and ethical compliance for approximately 2,500 service providers on six continents and currently maintains the most rigorous and widely accepted data-security vendor-compliance certifications, NAID AAA Certification® and PRISM Privacy+ Certification®, with hundreds of governments and thousands of private contracts using the programs to meet their regulatory due diligence requirements. www.isigmaonline.org 

Media Contact:
Gina Lentine
glentine@isigmaonline.org

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“PC Disposal, a New Century, Kansas-based provider of information technology asset disposition (ITAD), secure data destruction and electronics recycling services, has renewed its National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) AAA certification.

The company says NAID AAA certification, which is issued by the Phoenix-based International Secure Information Governance & Management Association (I-SIGMA), is the highest global standard in secure data destruction.”

Full publication can be found here: http://bit.ly/4kDNxQF 

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Learn More About Each Candidate

Candidate Information Forms for each nominee can be found here »

The board-approved slate is:

President-elect:

Jim Dowse, CSDS
Time Shred
Freeport, NY, USA

 

 

 

 

Rod Ivey
RecordXpress
Surrey, BC, Canada

Secretary

 

 

 

 

Luke Westerman
Computer Recycling Center / Big Bear Shredding
Springfield, MO, USA

Director Seat ( 1 Position Available)

• Greg Bullard of Corodata (Poway, CA, USA)
• Jim Klemes of Allways Shred, Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA)
• Milton Matamoros, CSDS of Sibanye‑Stillwater-Reldan (Fairless Hills, PA, USA)
• Colin Scott, CSDS of Reclamere (Tyrone, PA, USA)

Max Paying Director Seat ( 1 Position Available)

• Amado Cabrera of Iron Mountain (Fort Lauderdale, CA, USA)
• Amanda Cavanah, CSDS of Access Information Management Corporation (Belleville, WI, USA)
• Robert Moseley of Stericycle (Bannockburn, IL, USA)

CP Director Seat ( 1 Position Available)

• Lex Katich of Shred-Tech, Corp. (Houston, TX, USA)
• Cory Layes of BINS4 Shredding Inc. (Barrie, ON, Canada)
• Scott Reis of CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc. / uRISQ (Jensen Beach, FL, USA)

Learn More About Each Candidate

Additionally, each Tuesday in February i-SIGMA Board Candidates will be asked to respond to questions posted to the i-SIGMA LinkedIn Group page.

• i-SIGMA on LinkedIn

The i-SIGMA 2026 Election Campaign Guidelines can be found here.

Ballots will be sent to voting member representatives on 3 February 2026 and must be completed by 5 March 2026. The results of the election will be announced to all members by email notification on 20 March.

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The following persons studied for and then passed the exam, consisting of 2 case studies and multiple-choice questions based on the book, Information Disposition: A Practical Guide to the Secure, Compliant Disposal of Records, Media and IT Assets as a study guide. The exam took place earlier this month during the 2025 i-SIGMA Conference in Dallas, TX, USA. i-SIGMA congratulates each of these individuals on now officially becoming a Certified Secure Destruction Specialist (CSDS):

• Amy Page of Cascade Asset Management, LLC (Indianapolis, IN, USA)
• Emanuel Cole of Data Solutions, LLC (Prairieville, LA, USA)
• Greg Marks of O’Neil Software (Irvine, CA, USA)
• Jacque Dreezen of Data Security, Inc. (Lincoln, NE, USA)
• Jonathan Jenkins of Stevens & Stevens (Greenville, SC, USA)
• Jorge Jimenez of Flashpack Dominicana (San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic)
• Joshua Martinez of OSO Consulting (Peoria, AZ, USA)
• Mauricio Garcia of TAMS, LLC (Lindon, UT, USA)
• Milton Matamoros of Sibanye-Stillwater Reldan (Fairless Hills, PA, USA)

i-SIGMA is proud to acknowledge our new specialists and recognizes the effort put in by everyone to accomplish this feat. Passing this exam truly establishes an individual’s competency in a wide range of industry issues and empowers them to better serve their customers. We look forward to what each of these individuals will bring to the industry in the future.

See the full list of current CSDS >>

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i-SIGMA announced the recipients of multiple awards, including the Service Provider Member Representative and Corporate Partner Member Representative of the Year Awards and the Robert Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this month at the i-SIGMA 2025 Conference in Dallas, TX. Margaret Meier, CSDS of UltraShred Technologies, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL, USA), Joe Harford, Ph.D., CSDS, of Reclamere (Tyrone, PA, USA), and  Amanda Cavanah, CSDS, of Access (Madison, WI, USA), were awarded with the Service Provider Member Representative of the Year Awards. Ben Street of Shred-Tech (Kitchener, ON, Canada), Aaron Ryssemus of O’Neil Software (Irvine, CA, USA), and Will Vasey of Jake, Connor & Crew (Kitchener, ON, Canada) were awarded with the Corporate Partner Member Representative of the Year Awards.

In the tradition of i-SIGMA, every year the association’s Executive Committee singles out individuals with the presentation of the Service Provider Member Representative and Corporate Member Representative of the Year Awards.

Each of those selected has played a valuable role in helping to shape the association and advocate on behalf of members. Whether it is serving on committees, sharing critical ideas, or engaging members through new channels, these members truly shine on behalf of the organization.

The “Robert Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award” is a representation for all the hardworking professionals in the information destruction industry who have a critical role in adhering to the standards governed by i-SIGMA to protect the confidentiality and privacy of our members’ clients.

The third recipient of the Robert Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Lori Palmer of REB Storage Systems, Intl. (Darien, IL, USA) for her stellar leadership and continual contributions to i-SIGMA and the industry.

Lori Palmer has been a pillar of the secure information management industry since joining REB Steel in 1982. As REB’s first representative to the Association of Commercial Records Centers (ACRC)—which later evolved into PRISM International and now i-SIGMA—Lori helped shape the very foundation of vendor partnership within the association. Her early involvement in local ARMA chapters, including serving as Chair of the Chicago Chapter during its national convention, underscored her commitment to building community and advancing industry knowledge.

Beyond her role at REB, Lori’s contributions span decades of leadership across multiple organizations. She served on the Board of Directors for both PRISM International and the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA), participated in key committees including PRISM’s Women in Industry and National Conference Planning Committees, and continues today as Treasurer and Executive Committee member of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). Her thoughtful guidance, unwavering support for industry education, and ability to build lasting relationships have made her not only a trusted advisor, but a mentor to many. Through it all, Lori’s influence has remained both practical and deeply personal—seen in the facilities REB helps design and in the many professionals she’s inspired along the way.

i-SIGMA would like to congratulate all the award winners. We cannot wait to see what they do this year!

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This April, during the 2025 i-SIGMA Annual Conference and Expo, i-SIGMA announced the winners of the 2025 Impact Awards.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Dallas, TX. 22 April, 2025 – The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association (i-SIGMA^®) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Impact Awards initiative.

The i-SIGMA Impact Awards were created to better showcase and acknowledge the new and innovative products and services offered within the information governance industry. For its third year, i-SIGMA is proud to have received multiple submissions, creating healthy competition in the following categories:

• Information Disposition Impact Award
• Operational Impact Award
• Records Information Management Impact Award
• Information Governance Impact Award

The Information Disposition Impact Award was awarded to Shredfast, Inc. (Airway Heights, WA, USA) for their product, the BEV Mobile Shredder.

BEV Mobile Shredder
New in 2025 is the Shredfast PT-133 BEV mobile shredder. Addressing California CARB, ACT, and ACF compliance head-on, the PT-133 BEV offers highly productive solutions powered by the Battle Motors 240 kWh battery pack. Battery energy is transferred through the Cascadia Motion ePTO, which drives the core of the Shredfast shredding system. The Striker BEV chassis has regenerative capabilities that generate its own power while on demanding shredding routes. End-of-day charging is made easy with the use of a level 2 or 3 charger. Add this vehicle to your fleet to offset your internal combustion engine vehicle (ICE) disposition.

The Operational Impact award was awarded to CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc. (Jensen Beach, FL, USA) for their software, uRISQ

uRISQ
uRISQ is designed to provide quick and valuable benefit to the end user. Whether through vulnerability awareness, training, or development and refinement of practices, end user companies can take the necessary steps to decrease their risk of data loss and protect their customers’ data. uRISQ’s six modules fit into any small to medium size business. Regardless of what privacy and security stage an organization may be at, each module is available and can be leveraged by the organization when they are ready to mature to the next phase.

The Records Information Management Impact Award was awarded to O’Neil Software (Irvine, CA, USA) for their software, Annex.com

Annex.com
Annex.com is the first digital marketplace for secure records storage and destruction services, empowering businesses to compare providers, purchase services, and manage documents entirely online. With a pay-for-performance model, providers gain cost-effective customer acquisition while leveraging built-in automation tools for order management and billing. By bringing digital transparency to an industry long reliant on manual processes, Annex.com is ushering in a new era of efficiency, accessibility, and growth.

The Information Governance Impact Award was awarded to Bins4 Shredding (Barrie, Ontario, Canada) for their product, SLAM4 Shred Cart

SLAM4 Shred Cart
The SLAM4 locking system revolutionizes document security and efficiency in the shredding industry. Its self-aligning, one-hand operation eliminates lost padlocks and jammed locks, reducing service time and maintenance costs.The reinforced lid enhances security and compliance, ensuring reliable protection for sensitive documents. Designed for maximum durability and ease of use, SLAM4 streamlines operations, minimized downtime, and sets a new standard for secure document destruction.

All Impact Award winners and nominees were featured and displayed in the expo hall at the 2025 i-SIGMA Annual Conference and Expo, which was held the 6-9 April 2025 in Dallas, TX, USA. A complete list of nominees can be found here >>

ABOUT i-SIGMA
The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association (i-SIGMA®) is the industry trade association for secure data destruction and records & information management service providers. i-SIGMA enforces standards and ethical compliance for approximately 2,500 service providers on six continents and currently maintains the most rigorous and widely accepted data-security vendor-compliance certifications, NAID AAA Certification® and PRISM Privacy+ Certification®, with hundreds of governments and thousands of private contracts using the programs to meet their regulatory due diligence requirements. www.isigmaonline.org 

Media Contact:
Gina Lentine
glentine@isigmaonline.org

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The newly elected board will begin its term upon inauguration at the 2025 i-SIGMA Conference Membership Meeting, taking place 8 April 2025 in Dallas. In the meantime, you can view the current 2024 i-SIGMA Board of Directors.

The association is also grateful to the all the dedicated professionals who ran for office this year, not only for the desire to contribute but for also demonstrating the vitality of the organization.

The Newly Elected Board:

President-Elect

Gaines Garrett, CSDS
Secure Shredding & Recycling
Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Treasurer

Bowman Richards
Richards and Richards
Nashville, TN, USA

Director

Derald Miller
Shred Northwest
Boring, OR, USA

International Director

Paul Prokic
G1 Asset Management PTY LTD
Yatala, Queensland, Australia

Once again, we congratulate those elected, and we hope you join us for their inauguration on Tuesday, 8 April at the Membership Luncheon in Dallas! If you haven’t already, you can still register to attend at www.isigmaconf.org

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Learn More About Each Candidate

Candidate Information Forms for each nominee can be found here »

The board-approved slate is:

President-elect:

Jim Dowse, CSDS
Time Shred
Freeport, NY, USA

Gaines Garrett, CSDS
Secure Shredding & Recycling
Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Treasurer

 

 

 

 

Thomas Seibert
Vital Records Control
Oldsmar, FL, USA

Director Seat ( 1 Position Available)

• Rob Barnett of DataSafe (Portland, OR, USA)
• Greg Bullard of Corodata (Poway, CA, USA)
• Chris Chapman of Shred Instead (Columbia, MD, USA)
• Jon Dement of DMD Systems Recovery, LLC (Tempe, AZ, USA) : Watch Candidate Video >>
• Shivan Mansingh of Metrofile Records Management South Africa (Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa)
• Derald Miller of Shred Northwest (Boring, OR, USA)
• Robert Moseley of Stericycle (Bannockburn, IL, USA)
• Greg Saxon of PlanITROI (Youngsville, NC, USA)

International Director Seat ( 1 Position Available)

• Paul Prokic of G1 Asset Management PTY LTD (Yatala, Queensland, Australia)

Learn More About Each Candidate

Additionally, each Tuesday in February i-SIGMA Board Candidates will be asked to respond to questions posted to the i-SIGMA LinkedIn Group page.

• i-SIGMA on LinkedIn

The i-SIGMA 2025 Election Campaign Guidelines can be found here.

Ballots will be sent to voting member representatives on 5 February 2025 and must be completed by 5 March 2025. The results of the election will be announced to all members by email notification on 20 March.

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i-SIGMA Releases New White Paper on the Critical Importance of NAID AAA Certification for GPOs

Phoenix, AZ — 17 December, 2024 — The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association® (i-SIGMA®) has announced the release of its latest white paper, The Critical Importance of i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification for Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). This comprehensive guide highlights the indispensable role of i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification in promoting secure information destruction, compliance, and risk mitigation within the industry.

“As organizations face increasing challenges in safeguarding sensitive data, it’s essential to adopt rigorous standards for secure information disposal,” said W. Price Brannon, Director of Certification at i-SIGMA. “Our white paper equips GPOs with the insights they need to make informed decisions, ensuring the highest levels of security and operational excellence.”

Key Insights from the White Paper:

• Enhanced Security Standards: A detailed overview of the NAID AAA Certification’s role in enforcing best practices for security, privacy, and accountability.
• Audit and Inspection Protocols: Insights into the importance of scheduled and unannounced audits for maintaining compliance.
• Risk Mitigation and Financial Benefits: Guidance on reducing exposure to data breaches and avoiding costly legal and reputational damage.
• Actionable Recommendations: Practical steps for integrating certification and audits into GPO due diligence processes.

The white paper also sheds light on the financial impacts of data breaches, including direct penalties, operational disruptions, and long-term reputational damage. By aligning with NAID AAA Certified partners, GPOs can demonstrate a tangible commitment to compliance, security, and sustainability.

Availability

The white paper, The Critical Importance of i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification for Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), is now available for download:

About i-SIGMA:

The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association (i-SIGMA®) is the industry trade association for secure data destruction and records & information management service providers. i-SIGMA enforces standards and ethical compliance for approximately 2,500 service providers on six continents and currently maintains the most rigorous and widely accepted data-security vendor-compliance certifications, NAID AAA Certification® and PRISM Privacy+ Certification®, with hundreds of governments and thousands of private contracts using the programs to meet their regulatory due diligence requirements.

Media Contact

Contact: Gina Lentine, CSDS

Title: Vice President of Marketing & Events

Phone: 602-788-6243 x2008

Email: glentine@isigmaonline.org

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Gina Lentine Joins i-SIGMA as Vice President of Marketing & Events – i-SIGMA is excited to announce a significant addition to our team. Please join us in welcoming Gina Lentine as our new Vice President of Marketing & Events. 

In her new role, Gina will oversee all aspects of i-SIGMA’s marketing and events initiatives. She will lead our efforts to strengthen our market position, enhance member value, and boost brand awareness while driving engagement. Gina’s leadership will be crucial in guiding our team to continuously elevate the value and benefits that i-SIGMA provides to our esteemed members. 

Gina’s commitment to service excellence aligns perfectly with i-SIGMA’s core values. We are confident that she will drive innovation, efficiency, and growth within our member services department. 

With a successful 15-year tenure in the industry, Gina brings a wealth of experience. She has served as a partner at Assure Shred and as the Director of Marketing & Events for Legal Shred. Additionally, she has been a member of the Board of Directors for both NAID and i-SIGMA since 2015. Her passion for our industry and her expertise in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach. We look forward to seeing her apply this expertise to enhance the overall marketing and events experience at i-SIGMA. 

As we warmly welcome Gina to the i-SIGMA family, we also want to express our gratitude to each team member for your dedication and hard work. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, and with Gina’s addition, we are confident that we will reach even greater heights. 

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Gina Lentine as our new Vice President of Marketing & Events. We are enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead and the value she will bring to our organization. 

Thank you for your continued support as we grow and strengthen i-SIGMA. 

Nathan Campbell, CEO 

Say hello to our team!

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