Built on a Strong Technical Foundation
GHT was built on deep expertise in physical security consulting, security master planning, technology planning, and systems engineering. Over the years, our team has completed hundreds of engagements helping organizations assess vulnerabilities, establish long-term security strategies, develop enterprise standards, design integrated security systems, and support implementation from planning through commissioning.
As security challenges have evolved, so has GHT. Building on our core technical foundation, we have expanded our multidisciplinary capabilities to include architecture, behavioral threat assessment and management, emergency preparedness, public safety, organizational resilience, and strategic advisory services. This broader expertise allows us to address security not only through facilities and technology, but also through the people, operations, policies, and organizational dynamics that influence risk.
Today, GHT brings these disciplines together to provide independent, security guidance while maintaining the physical security and engineering expertise that has been central to our work from the beginning.
The GHT Approach
Every organization faces unique security challenges. Our approach integrates risk assessment, operational analysis, stakeholder engagement, technical expertise, and industry best practices to develop solutions tailored to each client's environment, objectives, and budget. GHT develops practical, defensible, and sustainable security strategies that strengthen preparedness and support long-term organizational success.
How We Work
Independent Guidance - Objective recommendations without product sales or installation incentives, focused solely on your organization's best interests.
Risk-Driven Decision Making - Security strategies and investments prioritized based on real-world threats, operational needs, and organizational objectives.
Human-Centered Security - Integrating behavioral threat assessment and organizational dynamics alongside physical security to address the full spectrum of risk.
Collaborative Engagement - Working closely with leadership, stakeholders, and project teams to develop practical solutions that fit your organization's culture and operations.
Practical Implementation - Delivering scalable, realistic recommendations that align with your mission, budget, and long-term goals.
The Team
Experience You Can Trust
Our multidisciplinary team combines deep technical expertise with decades of experience addressing complex security challenges across public and private sector environments.
Founder, Principal, Security Design and Engineering
Frank Gallagher, PSP
Mr. Gallagher is an ASIS Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) with more than 30 years of experience in physical security systems analysis and design, security risk and safety assessments, security and emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure protection. He is also a member of the ASIS International Risk Assessment Technical Committee.
Mr. Gallagher specializes in systems engineering for large-scale, complex projects and has been directly responsible for numerous security-related initiatives incorporating a wide range of technologies and engineering disciplines for government agencies, global organizations, and multi-campus public and private institutions.
He holds both a Bachelor of Science (with highest honors) and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
President & COO
Behavioral Risk & Organizational Resilience Advisor
Susan Gallagher, MPH, LICSW
Ms. Gallagher brings a unique human-centered perspective to security consulting. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health, executive leadership, organizational consulting, crisis response, and public health, she helps organizations understand how people, leadership, organizational dynamics, and operational risk influence security outcomes.
As President and Chief Operating Officer of Good Harbor Techmark (GHT), Susan advises clients on behavioral threat assessment and management, workplace violence prevention, emergency preparedness, crisis communications, organizational resilience, and leadership decision-making during complex and evolving situations. Her approach integrates behavioral science with security strategy to help organizations strengthen prevention, preparedness, and long-term resilience while supporting both operational objectives and the people they serve.
Director, Security Design and Engineering
Matthew Allain, AIA, NCARB, CSL, CPTED Certified Practitioner
Mr. Allain is a Registered Architect in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and holds an NCARB Certificate facilitating architectural registration through reciprocity. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); a licensed Massachusetts Construction Supervisor; and a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Practitioner.
Mr. Allain has more than 15 years of experience in physical security systems analysis and design, risk and safety assessments, security and emergency preparedness planning, and CPTED-based security safety assessments. He is responsible for design coordination, addressing architectural, code, and regulatory considerations, as well as preparing security technical specifications, cost estimates, and implementation oversight.
He specializes in the planning, design and engineering of integrated physical security systems including access control, video surveillance and management systems, security communications, perimeter intrusion detection, security operations centers, security control rooms, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
His project experience spans the public and private sectors and includes historic buildings, industrial facilities, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, manufacturing environments, municipal and government facilities and iconic structures. Mr. Allain graduated valedictorian of his Master of Architecture class from the Boston Architectural College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Catholic University of America.
Law Enforcement Liaison & Emergency Preparedness Advisor
David Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher is a retired Major from the Massachusetts State Police with more than 30 years of service. He is a strategic problem solver with an established record of commanding high-profile, large-scale events and responding to civil disturbances.
During his career, Mr. Gallagher held overall command responsibility for nine Massachusetts State Police barracks serving the Metro Boston and Eastern Massachusetts regions. In this role he led more than 300 sworn and civilian personnel responsible for public safety operations, roadway safety, and emergency incident response.
He also served as a Lieutenant within the Emergency Planning Office and participated in the development and updating of critical infrastructure protection plans. Mr. Gallagher led planning and response operations for numerous high-profile events, including the 2020 Election, the 2022 Boston Marathon, the 2022 Boston Fourth of July celebration, the 2022 U.S. Open, major sporting and concert events at Gillette Stadium, and multiple civil unrest incidents across the Commonwealth.
Senior Systems Engineer
Teresa Paczuska, CSL, CPTED Certified Practitioner
Ms. Paczuska is a Senior Systems Engineer at GHT. Her work focuses on electronic safety and security system design, research of emerging security technologies, and the evaluation of emergency preparedness and management trends.
She has more than 10 years of experience in physical security systems analysis and design, risk and safety assessments, and emergency preparedness planning.
Ms. Paczuska is a licensed Massachusetts Construction Supervisor, and a member of the Construction Management Association of America. She is also a certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Practitioner.
She holds a Master of Business Management from the University of Massachusetts Boston, a Master of Science in Construction Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Senior Systems Engineer
Cody Lattin
Mr. Lattin is a Senior Systems Engineer at GHT with more than five years of experience in physical security systems analysis and design, security risk and safety assessments, and emergency preparedness planning.
He has contributed to projects involving corporate campuses and municipal facilities, where he conducts threat and vulnerability assessments, develops security design recommendations, and supports emergency response planning efforts. His work reflects a strong understanding of both technical systems and operational safety needs, enabling clients to implement practical and effective security solutions.
At GHT, Mr. Lattin prepares detailed security design documentation including device layouts, riser diagrams, and technical specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry standards. He also supports research into emerging technologies and best practices to ensure GHT’s solutions remain current and forward-thinking.
Mr. Lattin holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Associate, Systems Technician
Elijah Georges
Mr. Georges is an Associate, Systems Technician at GHT, where he focuses on developing detailed security design drawings for schools, municipal buildings, and commercial facilities.
Mr. Georges holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with high distinction from Wentworth Institute of Technology. His strong technical background and attention to detail support the development of accurate, coordinated, and buildable documentation that facilitates the successful integration of security systems within architectural environments.