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Southern Preparatory academy

Department: Security

Ron Glover, CPP, CHS-III, CAS

Director of Residential Life & Chief of Security

Ron Glover has four decades of experience safeguarding his community. After 21 years as a Police Officer in Montgomery, Alabama where he was awarded the Montgomery Police Department Life Saving Medal, he reached the rank of Major and retired from police work to spend more time with his family. He then served as the Security Manager for the JoAnn Fabric and Crafts Distribution Center in Opelika, Alabama. Responsible for developing a variety of emergency response plans for active shooter, bomb threat, and severe weather situations, Mr. Glover is excited to bring his experience in emergency response and community protection to his new role at Southern Preparatory Academy. Combining his logistical and video surveillance expertise with his vast hands-on experience with the Montgomery Police Department, Mr. Glover plans to hit the ground running to ensure the welfare of Southern Prep’s students. He boasts certifications in both anti-terrorism and Homeland Security and served as a Community Emergency Response Team instructor for the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Mr. Glover currently lives in Auburn with his wife of 22 years. After raising 4 children, he looks forward to connecting and working alongside students to ensure their time at Southern Prep is both safe and enjoyable.

Justin Hanners

Residential Director

Justin Hanners holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Huntingdon College. He served four years active duty in the United States Air Force in the Security Forces field before transitioning to civilian law enforcement, where he spent six years as a police officer with the City of Auburn, Alabama. Following his public service, Mr. Hanners has spent five years in private security, asset protection, and loss prevention, including three years in a supervisory role. Drawing on a combined 15 years of experience in security and law enforcement, he is dedicated to maintaining safety, integrity, and professionalism in every environment he serves. Mr. Hanners is married and the proud father of two.

Ian Sanford

Night Security