CFCC names Wilmington native Greg Troutman director of campus safety and security
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College has named Wilmington native Greg Troutman as its new director of campus safety and security, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the security industry to the position.
The college announced the hiring Monday, Nov. 9, saying Troutman will focus on emergency preparedness, campus security and protecting students, faculty and staff.
Troutman joined CFCC earlier this month after building a career in security operations, risk management and loss prevention.
A 2003 graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Troutman earned a degree in criminal justice before beginning his career in the armored trucking industry.
During his time in the industry, he held positions in auditing, loss prevention, operations management and branch management.
He later worked as an account manager with Allied Universal, a role that eventually led him to CFCC.
“As someone who grew up in Wilmington, it means a lot to be part of a college that serves this community,” Troutman said. “I’m excited to be here and work alongside the CFCC team. I want to build strong relationships across campus, make sure people know what to do in an emergency, and encourage everyone to speak up when they have a safety concern.”
Focus on emergency preparedness and campus safety
As he begins his new role, Troutman is reviewing several of the college’s existing emergency and safety procedures.
Those include emergency operations plans, evacuation procedures, hurricane preparedness, communication plans and campus safety systems.
The goal is to identify areas where CFCC can strengthen its emergency response capabilities while building on existing safety measures.
Troutman is also working with New Hanover County Schools to implement the “I Love U Guys” Standard Response Protocol.
The protocol provides standardized guidance for responding to emergencies and communicating instructions during potentially dangerous situations.
By implementing the protocol, CFCC aims to improve coordination and communication during emergencies.
Troutman says building relationships across campus will also be a priority, particularly when it comes to encouraging students and employees to report safety concerns.
As Cape Fear Community College continues to grow, Troutman will focus on improving coordination, preparedness and communication to help maintain a safe learning and working environment.
