Security Industry Association Names Bill Squires Insightful Practitioner Award Winner
Venue security veteran William D. Squires earns the 2026 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award for leading innovative security implementations.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Oct 15, 2026
A longtime sports and entertainment facility manager will receive top recognition for advancing modern safety practices across major public venues.
The Security Industry Association selected William D. Squires as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award. The honor recognizes leadership in adopting innovative security solutions through education, advocacy and industry collaboration.
Squires will formally accept the award at the SIA Honors Night gathering in New York City, held alongside the ISC East conference.
With a career in facility operations starting in 1987, Squires has managed operations at major professional sports venues. His recent work includes serving as chief venues officer for the FIFA Men’s World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee. A former president of the Stadium Managers Association, he also teaches sports facility management and sustainability at Columbia University.
Before entering venue management with the New York Yankees, Squires spent 12 years as an active-duty naval aviator following his graduation from the United States Naval Academy. He later retired from the Naval Reserves as a commander.
Squires has contributed to SIA initiatives by presenting to its Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, participating in the Vertical Insights Stadium Security Symposium and speaking for the organization's executive leadership programs.
The SIA Insightful Practitioner Award honors end-user security professionals who demonstrate excellence in integrating advanced technology and fostering collaboration between venue operators and security solutions providers.