NEW YORK, NY – April 3, 2008 – Syska Hennessy Group has named Paul F. Benne a Senior Associate and Security Discipline Leader for the firm’s Technology Group.

Mr. Benne will oversee the delivery of security-related services nationwide for both new construction and to support existing facilities. He will work closely with Syska Hennessy Group's corporate and institutional clients to rationalize their physical and electronic security needs, as well as provide general security consulting services. Additionally, he will expand the firm’s service offerings to include consulting for government entities and educational institutions.

Mr. Benne has over 20 years of experience in security management, training, logistical planning, and implementation.  He has been involved with security planning and design for large sports venues, colleges and universities, U.S. Department of Defense installations, and sporting and dignitary events.

Prior to joining Syska Hennessy Group, Mr. Benne was a Security Consultant with Chester County Intermediate Unit, where he provided security management services for a large educational services organization. He previously served as an instructor of security and police sciences.  From 1993-1998 he ran his own firm, Surveillance Systems, Inc., which specialized in design, installation and implementation of customized and integrated video surveillance systems.

Mr. Benne is board certified as a Physical Security Professional by ASIS International and by ACFEI for Homeland Security Level III.  He is also a Certified Protection Officer Instructor by the International Foundation of Protection Officers.

SH Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. and Syska Hennessy Group Construction, Inc. (www.syska.com) is a national leader in consulting, engineering, technology and construction. The firm has helped engineer and construct some of the world's most innovative, technically sophisticated, and energy efficient buildings. Clients include leading corporations, fast-growing and high-tech companies, educational institutions, architectural and interior designers, and commercial developers, as well as state, local and federal government agencies.  With offices in 16 cities throughout the U.S. and projects around the world, Syska’s market specific solutions are based on local knowledge and access, supported by national staff resources and specialized expertise.