Fahad Mughal – President & Founder
A business consultant by profession and a security professional by necessity. Fahad immigrated to Canada in 2008 from Karachi, Pakistan, and worked as a senior manager for a non-profit. Fahad has also worked for public and private sector in Canada.
For past five years Fahad has been working as a Security Team Lead for Alberta region and has managed up to 45 security guards at a time.
Fahad holds a bachelors degree in computer science and studied MBA – marketing before moving to Canada. He is actively involved in local politics and also makes films on stories which he believes matters. Fahad’s passion on public policy reforms led him to enroll in Harvard Kenney School of Public Policy’s executive program, where participants of the program were public policy makers and bureaucrats from around the world. “It was an amazing experience as I learned from my class mates and shared my achievements with them on public policy reforms”. Fahad says.
Working in security industry Fahad observed disparity in pay, benefits and working conditions which needs drastic improvement. Fahad says, “When we see there is a problem, most of us at some level know what the solution is, and almost all of us are waiting for some one to reform the system”, hence the reason why I founded “Alberta Security Guard Welfare Association”, where all people employed in security industry will work together to advocate for a fair living wage, basic benefits like sick leave, better working conditions, a pension and other necessities on a self help basis.
Kristina Valentic – Vice President & Founding Member
Kristina is a dedicated security professional and private investigator with over three years of experience as a Security Supervisor. Originally from Croatia, she moved to Canada in 2013 and has since built a successful career in security management.
Kristina oversees multiple sites across Edmonton and the surrounding areas, managing over a hundred employees. She takes pride in mentoring security guards and supervisors, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed. Her strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to coordinate resources effectively set her apart.
Previously, Kristina worked as Acting Regional Manager in British Columbia, where she trained supervisors and implemented new policies. Her performance led to a job offer, but her commitment to Alberta kept her rooted.
As both a security professional and private investigator, Kristina is passionate about supporting security personnel and improving industry standards. This passion led her to become a founding member of Alberta Security Guard Welfare Association, where she can advocate for better working conditions and professional development for security professionals.
Harleen Minhas – Secretary & Founding Member
Harleen was born in Toronto, Ontario, and moved to Slave Lake, Alberta, in 2008 before relocating to Edmonton in 2013 for university. She enjoys playing badminton and watching hockey.
Harleen graduated from MacEwan University with a diploma in Police and Investigations and a degree in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology. She became part of ‘Alberta Security Guard Welfare Association’ with the hope of making a positive change in the security industry and recognizing the daily challenges that security guards face.
Harleen has six years of experience in the security industry. She believes that regular training and proper equipment are essential in refreshing security guards’ skills, helping them identify potential threats before they occur.
Muhammad Razak – Treasurer & Founding Member
Razak completed his bachelor’s degree in 1987 and worked in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years in operations, maintenance, and sales. Before moving to Canada in 2015, Razak worked as Director in the national telecom in Pakistan. He upgraded his skills in instrumentation from NAIT Edmonton and transitioned to the security industry, where he has been working ever since.
Through his experience, Razak has observed that security industry employees face significant challenges, including job insecurity, limited opportunities, pay disparity, unpredictable deployments, and exposure to hazardous conditions such as extreme weather and potential safety risks. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated platform to address the concerns security professionals. Additionally, there is very little to no analysis done to understand the factors behind the tragic fatalities that have occurred in recent years with security guards.
This lack of recognition and support motivated Razak to advocate for this often-overlooked community and work toward meaningful change.
Sukhjinder Bains – Director Membership & Founding member
With a minimalist approach to life, Sukhjinder strives to keep things simple and efficient. He currently works full-time as a Supervisor with in energy sector, where he manages security operations and team members to ensure optimal performance.
Holding a Master of Science (MSc) in Geography and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sukhjinder leverages his expertise in training and operations management to drive business growth and operational excellence. Before transitioning into security, he spent 10 years as a Trainer in automobile dealerships in India. In this role, he designed and delivered training programs to enhance sales and customer service skills, developed effective sales strategies, and collaborated with management to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Sukhjinder is also skilled in time management and organization, which he applies to both his professional responsibilities and his pursuit of continuous improvement.
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