Global Alerts Appoints Howard A. Schmidt to Board of Advisors

Scottsdale, AZ—Global Alerts LLC, the nation’s leading cause media company and alerting platform, announces the appointment of Howard A. Schmidt, President & CEO of R & H Security Consulting LLC, to its Board of Advisors. Schmidt will help Global Alerts continue to grow its brand as the premier resource for internet alerting and the proper disposal of electronics.

Schmidt has served as a cyber-security advisor for the U.S. White House, as well as Chief Security Officer for companies including Microsoft and eBay. Along with R & H Security Consulting, he is now working to promote cyber-security to the public through regular appearances on networks including CNBC, CNN and FOX.

Schmidt will play a pivotal role in educating on the proper way to format electronics before disposal to prevent identity theft. Global Alerts controls the environmental portal Earth 911, home of the only national database for recycling facilities and location-specific, actionable content on recycling, reduction and reuse.

He will also be involved in upgrading security for the Amber Alert Portal, another Global Alerts cause media channel. AmberAlert.com sends out AMBER Alerts for all 50 states to law enforcement and enrolled citizens via email and text messages, helping secure the return of abducted children.

“We are very excited to have Howard as part of our growing team, especially given both his private and public sector experience,” says Global Alerts CEO Jeffrey Rassás. “Global Alerts is constantly developing new programs and partnerships involving both the private and public sectors, and Howard with be pivotal in our future efforts.”

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