International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection

The International Foundation  for Cultural Property Protection provides an opportunity for professionals involved in the protection of cultural, educational, and public institutions to further professional development, access timely training, gain insight and information about technology and industry advancements, network with peers, promote the sharing of resources, and enhance ethical practices.

Goals & Objectives

To provide a consistent source of information and education for persons responsible for the protection of cultural properties.

To develop and maintain professional and ethical guidelines for the performance of protection related services.

To conduct regional training programs, seminars, and workshops that enable practitioners at every level to participate.

To offer national certification for persons serving as professionals or responsible for the protection of cultural institutions.

To enhance the distribution of professional publications, educational material, and training.

To encourage recognition and advancement of the achievements of those involved in the protection of cultural properties.

Individual Members - Persons serving as, or responsible for, the protection of cultural properties. 

Institutional Members - Those institutions, organizations or entities offering education, enjoyment or entertainment in a cultural environment. 

Associate Members - Those manufacturers or service providers offering equipment, products, or services to cultural properties.

Staff

• Robert N. Layne, CIPM
• Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
• Tasha Goff

The following serve on our Advisory Board 

Nick Artim, PE, SFPE, CIPT, CIPI
Heritage Protection Group, Fire Safety Network
Member, The Protection Alliance
IFCPP Fire Protection Advisor

Robert Bowman, JD, CIPM, CIPI
Director of Security, Dayton Art Institute
Chief of Police, Perry Township
IFCPP Legal Advisor

Eileen Brady, CIPM II
Manager, Owen Library Preservation, Access & Security
Editor, Focus On Security
IFCPP Consulting Editor

Steve Castor, CPP, CIPM
National Security Director 
CB Richard Ellis Asset Services
Chairman, IFCPP Board of Advisors

Sandi Davies
Executive Director
International Foundation for Protection Officers

James J. Davis, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
President
James J. Davis & Associates

Ross Guthrie, CIPM
Director of Security
Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Michael Kirchner, CPP, CIPM II, CIPI
Director of Security
Harvard Art Museum
Chair, IFCPP Education Committee

Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
President & CEO
Layne Consultants International
Founding Member, The Protection Alliance
IFCPP President & Founding Director

Anders C. Noyes, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
Principal, Veracity Security Inc.
Director of Security, Lucasfilm/LDAL 

Mark C. Peterson, CIPT, CIPI
Principal, MC Peterson & Associates
Senior Design Consultant, Layne Consultants International
Member, The Protection Alliance
IFCPP Technology Advisor

William J. Powers III, CIPM II, CIPI
Director of Facilities
Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute
IFCPP Sergeant at Arms

Ray Van Hook, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
Executive Director, Campus Security
School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Steve Woolley, CIPM
Founding Trustee, The Wildlife Experience
98-2 Enterprises