Dr. Brian Talbott, Chairman & President, SAS HALO

As Chairman of SAS HALO, Brian Talbott provides national leadership and governance oversight, guiding the company’s mission to partner with schools, service agencies, and education leaders to enhance campus safety and operational coordination.

As CEO Emeritus of the American Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA), Brian led an organization representing 553 educational service agencies (ESAs) across 45 states. Through these agencies, AESA and its members support over 80% of the nation’s public school districts, 83% of private schools, and more than 80% of certified teachers. Collectively, ESAs manage annual budgets exceeding $15 billion, providing critical educational innovation and support services nationwide.

During his tenure, AESA ensured that ESAs’ policy priorities were represented at state and federal levels, influencing key education legislation and policy decisions that strengthened public education systems and the communities they serve.

Brian also served as Chairman and Board Member of the FCC’s Universal Service Administration Corporation (USAC), where he helped lead the E-Rate program, connecting schools and libraries across the United States to high-speed internet and digital resources. Under his leadership, USAC provided more than $220 billion in matching funds, ensuring equitable access to information and technology for millions of students and educators.

His lifelong dedication to public education, advocacy, and connectivity continues to guide SAS HALO’s mission—unifying advanced technology with trusted leadership to make schools safer and more resilient.

Email: btalbott@sashalo.com

Phone: 612-431-9885

Pat Blew – Chief Financial Officer, SAS HALO

Pat Blew, Chief Financial Officer of SAS HALO, brings extensive experience in finance, operations, and real estate development to the leadership team. He oversees financial strategy, planning, and resource allocation as SAS HALO scales its national safety technology deployment.

Before joining SAS HALO, Pat served as Chief Financial Officer for Dimensional Learning Solutions, where he directed fiscal management and strategic planning for education technology initiatives. Prior to his work in education, he was President of Cabear Corporation, developing real estate for his own account while providing advisory and development services to private companies, banks, and government regulators. His expertise in land-use analysis and institutional recovery led to numerous large-scale development successes.

Among his notable projects are Sea Mountain, a 434-acre development on the island of Hawaii; the Port of Los Angeles Business Center, an 87-acre project adjacent to the port; the CBB Carson Building, a 97,000-square-foot facility on 10 acres in Carson, California; Potomac Station, a 612-acre parcel in Leesburg, Virginia; and Warhill, an 880-acre property in Williamsburg, Virginia, zoned for a golf course, 1,368 homes, and 500,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space.

Pat’s combination of financial discipline, operational leadership, and strategic foresight strengthens SAS HALO’s capacity to deliver scalable, sustainable safety solutions nationwide.

Email: pblew@sashalo.com

Phone: 612-431-8908

Mike Soules – Chief Operating Officer, SAS HALO

Mike Soules is an accomplished education and publishing executive with over three decades of leadership experience driving innovation, growth, and meaningful impact across K–12, higher education, and educational technology. As President of Corwin and Executive Vice President of Sage Publishing, Mike transformed Corwin into a global leader in professional learning—scaling revenue more than fourfold while expanding the company’s reach through evidence-based programs such as Visible Learning.

Throughout his career, Mike has held pioneering roles at Laureate Education, Teachscape, and Channel One, where he helped shape groundbreaking initiatives in online learning, teacher development, and educational media. His ability to bridge technology, publishing, and pedagogy has positioned him as a key leader in transforming how schools and educators access effective professional learning and innovation.

Today, Mike serves as Chief Operating Officer of SAS HALO, a next-generation school safety company unifying early threat detection, real-time communication, and coordinated response across the K–12 landscape. He also advises education technology firms, non-profits, and global organizations on strategy, market expansion, and sustainable growth—continuing his lifelong mission to advance education and empower those who serve students every day.

Email: msoules@sashalo.com

Phone: 805-341-8186

Pamela Lloyd, Ph.D. – Chief Strategy Officer, SAS HALO