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People, Operations, and Technology—Working Together Where It Matters

American Automation Services supports complex, high-stakes environments with integrated security and operational teams trusted in airports, data centers, enterprise campuses, public institutions, and cultural venues. Our work focuses on one thing: keeping people safe, environments moving, and operations predictable under real-world pressure.

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A History of Innovative Solutions

For more than 25 years, American Automation Services (AAS) has worked inside environments where reliability isn’t optional and small mistakes can have wide impact — airports moving millions of passengers, multi-acre construction sites, high-security facilities, enterprise campuses, and public spaces that serve entire communities.

What we’ve learned is that these environments don’t need louder security or more layers of tools. They need steady execution and clear accountability on the ground. That comes from:

  • People who bring judgment, communication, and a service mindset
  • Operational oversight that keeps safety, movement, and accountability aligned
  • Technology that supports visibility, documentation, and informed decisions

AAS was founded in 2001 as a technology and automation company, building and integrating systems for clients who needed reliability in critical environments. As those environments became more complex, our role expanded to support not just systems, but live operations where people, movement, and safety intersect.

Over the past two decades, our teams have supported one of the busiest airports in the world, multi-phase construction and infrastructure programs, high-security data and technology facilities, and public-facing venues and institutions. Across all of it, the work has stayed consistent: show up prepared, operate calmly, communicate clearly, and take responsibility for what happens on site. We continue to evolve by strengthening operational oversight, improving reporting and verification, and integrating new tools where they improve consistency and visibility.

Leadership

Our leadership team brings experience across operations, security, technology, aviation, and public-facing environments—guiding steady growth while maintaining hands-on oversight and accountability.

Lisa R. Buckley
Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Buckley leads American Automation Services with more than two decades of experience overseeing complex organizations, regulated environments, and large operational teams. Her background includes senior leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies and deep expertise in operations, compliance, risk management, and organizational growth. At AAS, she focuses on execution, service integrity, and long-term partnerships built on trust.

Ishmail Nassardeen-Buckley
Founder, President & CTO

Ishmail Nassardeen-Buckley founded American Automation Services in 2001. With a background in IT, automation, and large-scale systems integration, he oversees technology strategy, operational tooling, and the integration of technology into live environments. His work connects frontline realities with systems that support visibility, consistency, and accountability at scale.

Supporting Our Community!

We work to support our community via giving time and resources through both committee membership, organization membership, and ongoing community service hours. We believe in the advancement of youth in key industries that we support, including the AGC Diversity Committee and The Aurora Chamber Committee for the Arts; as well as support of Junior Achievement where we work to advance leadership and development of High School Students via classroom volunteer hours.

We give back ongoing to our community through the Annual Colorado Gives campaign providing donations to key non profits throughout Colorado that furthers the support of youth. We also encourage our employees to support those organizations that they support through providing various volunteer hours. This includes support for Homeless Shelters, local nursing homes, Youth Groups such as Friends First, and Jack and Jill of American among many others.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Certified. Cleared. Trusted.

American Automation Services is a certified Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) with experience operating in highly regulated and security-sensitive environments.

Key Certifications Include:

  • DBE / SBE / WBE – City and County of Denver
  • DBE / SBE / WBE – Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD-Denver)

In addition to organizational certifications, many AAS team members hold the role-specific credentials, training, and clearances required for airport operations, public-sector programs, and safety-critical environments. This foundation of trust allows us to deliver consistent performance and long-term support across complex environments, including:

  • Airport and transportation authorities
  • Municipal and public-sector agencies
  • Enterprise, high-tech, and data center clients
  • Construction and infrastructure primes

Our Commitments

Mission

To deliver accountable, people-centered, and operationally sound security and support services that protect safety, strengthen communities, and keep complex environments running reliably.

Vision

A future where trained professionals, operational systems, and supporting technology work seamlessly—creating safer public spaces, more resilient infrastructure, and meaningful career pathways.

Community

Security is ultimately about people. We invest in local hiring, workforce development, mentorship, and partnerships with civic and industry organizations. Our goal is to strengthen both the environments we support and the communities connected to them.

Our community involvement includes: Youth leadership and career development through Junior Achievement; Industry diversity and workforce advancement through AGC Diversity Committee and COMTO Colorado; Civic and cultural engagement through the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, including Arts and Defense Council initiatives; Ongoing employee volunteer support for local nonprofits, youth organizations, shelters, and community programs across Colorado; Annual participation in Colorado Gives, supporting nonprofits that advance education, youth development, and community stability

Industry & Trade Engagement

American Automation Services actively participates in industry and trade organizations that shape safety standards, workforce development, and operational best practices at the local, state, and national levels.
Our memberships include:

  • Aurora Chamber of Commerce
  • Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
  • Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
  • COMTO Colorado
  • ASIS Denver
  • Hispanic Contractors Association (HCA/HSS)

Through these organizations, AAS leadership and staff contribute to committees focused on safety, diversity, mentoring, government affairs, and the performing arts—supporting both professional development and the advancement of the security and operations field.

Leadership & Recognition

AAS and its leadership have been recognized for excellence in operations, leadership, and community engagement, including:

  • Small Business of the Year – Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
  • Small Business of the Year – COMTO Colorado
  • Leadership Award – State of Ohio (Lisa R. Buckley)
  • Regional Conference Leadership Recognition – SAME
  • 40 Under 40 – Ishmail Nassardeen-Buckley

What Sets American Automation Services Apart

OPERATIONAL INTEGRATION

Our teams operate as part of the environment—not alongside it. Security, safety oversight, access control, and customer interaction are coordinated to support daily operations, not disrupt them.

EXPERIENCE IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS

AAS works where uptime, movement, and public experience intersect—airports, construction programs, data centers, enterprise campuses, and civic spaces.

ACCOUNTABILITY YOU CAN SEE

Clear reporting, documented activity, and real-time communication are built into how we operate, giving clients confidence and visibility every day.

PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE

We invest in training, leadership development, and clear expectations—because consistent performance starts with supported, prepared teams.

MWBE-CERTIFIED & PRIME READY

As a minority- and woman-owned business with long-term public-sector partnerships, AAS is trusted by agencies, primes, and enterprise clients to perform reliably at scale.