Management Team

Darren Bridges
President
Darren Bridges, President for Safe Systems, has worked with community financial institutions on their networking needs for over 20 years and has worked for Safe Systems for over 12 years. He is an expert in many areas of financial institution technology and leads strategy implementations that better equip financial institutions with the proper resources. As President, he maintains Safe Systems’ focus on the needs of the marketplace, forecasting new technology, and responding with innovative, compliant-driven products.

Before becoming President, Bridges managed the Engineering, Technology and Education, Project Management and Support Center departments at Safe Systems. In addition to his daily management responsibilities, Bridges was responsible for overseeing business development and monitoring client satisfaction and Safe Systems’ level of service.

Bridges’ prior experience also includes working as the Engineering Manager for the COIN Banking Division of MicroBilt.

Bridges holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Information Systems from Georgia Southern University. In 2006, he was awarded the College of Information Technology Alumni of the Year.

Joe Scott
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Joe Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Safe Systems, has more than 20 years experience in the financial industry. As COO, Scott is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Office Administration departments for the company.

Prior to joining Safe Systems, Scott served as the controller of the small business division of Best Software, Inc., a publicly held computer software company headquartered in Atlanta. There he managed several departments, including general accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, directed the audit process, and led the accounting team. Scott was also the regional controller for iXL, Inc., a publicly held Internet technology company. He has also worked as a Certified Public Accountant auditing community banks. Scott provides the leadership and experience necessary to ensure the company’s future growth through effective management of the organization’s fiscal function and performance.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Administration in Accounting from Columbus State University.

Zach Duke
Executive Vice President, Sales
Zach Duke, Executive Vice President of Sales, manages the Sales department while he cultivates new business relationships with financial institutions nationwide.

Duke has worked with Safe Systems for nine years and has a unique perspective of the company having started as a network engineer, helped start the account management program, and has over seven years of sales experience. He has successfully leveraged his background to expand Safe Systems’ success.

Duke holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia.

Curt Frierson
Executive Vice President, Technology and Education
Curt Frierson, Executive Vice President of Technology and Education, manages consulting and education services which provide network assessments, technical sales consulting, and network hardening, as well as training classes and webinars in network administration, information security, and regulatory compliance. He also oversees Safe Systems’ internal infrastructure and leads research and development activities to identify and meet customers’ technology needs.

With over six years experience in information technology and security, Frierson’s areas of expertise include network design and integration, Security Architecture, network security consulting, and New Technology. In his early years with Safe Systems, Frierson served the company as a Senior Systems Engineer and as a Security Professional.

Frierson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. His professional certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and he is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

Mark Clemens
Executive Vice President, Project Management
Mark Clemens, Executive Vice President of Project Management, has over seven years of business experience in a project management role. His primary responsibilities are to produce and update quotes, manage network implementations, and oversee the Project Management department. Clemens also serves as a key manager for client services.

Clemens has worked for Safe Systems for ten years where he started as a network engineer.

Clemens graduated from Georgia Southern University with Bachelor Business Administration in Management Information Services. He was on the National Golden Key Honor Society and received an Information Technology scholarship.

Scott Galvin
Executive Vice President, Support Services
Scott Galvin, Executive Vice President of Support Services, oversees all functions related to providing network support to the company’s customer base. Galvin’s duties also include managing a team of system engineers who provide technical consultation, troubleshooting and support to Safe System customers. He is also a key manager for Client Services.

Galvin has worked for Safe Systems for ten years where he started as a network engineer.

Galvin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia.

	This text is replaced by the Flash movie. « Home About About Safe Systems Letter from the President Management Team Partners & Alliances Photo Tour Careers Subscribe Management Team Darren Bridges President Darren Bridges, President for Safe Systems, has worked with community financial institutions on their networking needs for over 20 years and has worked for Safe Systems for over 12 years. He is an expert in many areas of financial institution technology and leads strategy implementations that better equip financial institutions with the proper resources. As President, he maintains Safe Systems’ focus on the needs of the marketplace, forecasting new technology, and responding with innovative, compliant-driven products. Before becoming President, Bridges managed the Engineering, Technology and Education, Project Management and Support Center departments at Safe Systems. In addition to his daily management responsibilities, Bridges was responsible for overseeing business development and monitoring client satisfaction and Safe Systems’ level of service. Bridges’ prior experience also includes working as the Engineering Manager for the COIN Banking Division of MicroBilt. Bridges holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Information Systems from Georgia Southern University. In 2006, he was awarded the College of Information Technology Alumni of the Year. Joe Scott Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Safe Systems, has more than 20 years experience in the financial industry. As COO, Scott is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Office Administration departments for the company. Prior to joining Safe Systems, Scott served as the controller of the small business division of Best Software, Inc., a publicly held computer software company headquartered in Atlanta. There he managed several departments, including general accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, directed the audit process, and led the accounting team. Scott was also the regional controller for iXL, Inc., a publicly held Internet technology company. He has also worked as a Certified Public Accountant auditing community banks. Scott provides the leadership and experience necessary to ensure the company’s future growth through effective management of the organization’s fiscal function and performance. Scott holds a Bachelor of Administration in Accounting from Columbus State University. Zach Duke Executive Vice President, Sales Zach Duke, Executive Vice President of Sales, manages the Sales department while he cultivates new business relationships with financial institutions nationwide. Duke has worked with Safe Systems for nine years and has a unique perspective of the company having started as a network engineer, helped start the account management program, and has over seven years of sales experience. He has successfully leveraged his background to expand Safe Systems’ success. Duke holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. Curt Frierson Executive Vice President, Technology and Education Curt Frierson, Executive Vice President of Technology and Education, manages consulting and education services which provide network assessments, technical sales consulting, and network hardening, as well as training classes and webinars in network administration, information security, and regulatory compliance. He also oversees Safe Systems’ internal infrastructure and leads research and development activities to identify and meet customers’ technology needs. With over six years experience in information technology and security, Frierson’s areas of expertise include network design and integration, Security Architecture, network security consulting, and New Technology. In his early years with Safe Systems, Frierson served the company as a Senior Systems Engineer and as a Security Professional. Frierson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. His professional certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and he is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association. Mark Clemens Executive Vice President, Project Management Mark Clemens, Executive Vice President of Project Management, has over seven years of business experience in a project management role. His primary responsibilities are to produce and update quotes, manage network implementations, and oversee the Project Management department. Clemens also serves as a key manager for client services. Clemens has worked for Safe Systems for ten years where he started as a network engineer. Clemens graduated from Georgia Southern University with Bachelor Business Administration in Management Information Services. He was on the National Golden Key Honor Society and received an Information Technology scholarship. Scott Galvin Executive Vice President, Support Services Scott Galvin, Executive Vice President of Support Services, oversees all functions related to providing network support to the company’s customer base. Galvin’s duties also include managing a team of system engineers who provide technical consultation, troubleshooting and support to Safe System customers. He is also a key manager for Client Services. Galvin has worked for Safe Systems for ten years where he started as a network engineer. Galvin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia.
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