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Emerging Leaders Under 40

The Security Systems News “Emerging Leaders Under 40” (formally known as 40 Under 40) is an annual award that is presented to a diverse and talented group of young professionals representing the next generation of leaders in security. Each year, the “Emerging Leaders Under 40” class features a stellar mix of security systems integrators, consultants, dealers and monitoring professionals, as well as end users and other industry professionals.

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Security Systems News welcomes 'Emerging Leaders Under 40' Class of 2024

Emerging Leaders Under 40

Security Systems News welcomes 'Emerging Leaders Under 40' Class of 2024

December 19, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News (SSN) is excited to announce our inaugural 'Emerging Leaders Under 40” Class of 2024, highlighting those security professionals who have already made an indelible mark on the companies they work for. Previously known as the “40 under 40” awards, this rebranded annual awards program features leaders who have proven themselves to be self-motivated, team-oriented creative thinkers who have shown leadership competencies by engaging...

2024, Alexandria Czoschke, Amazon, Arcules, Audible, Brinks Home, Brooke Erickson, Deanna VanHout, Emerging Leaders Under 40, Greg Massullo, Hao-Wei Chen, HID, Intellicene, Ivan Avramov, Mitch Hacker, Natalie Bracamontez, Netwatch Group, Paladin Technologies, Petitbon Alarm Co., Richie Petitbon III, Robert Brent, Salesforce, ScanSource, Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran, Tiffany Renz, Watermark Estate Management


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Emerging Leaders Under 40

Emerging Leaders Under 40

Security Systems News opens nominations for “Emerging Leaders Under 40”

October 3, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—For more than a decade, Security Systems News has put the next generation of leaders within the security industry in the spotlight with an annual award and we're excited to announce it will now be known as “Emerging Leaders Under 40,” beginning with the Class of 2024. We have evolved from “20 under 40” to “40 under 40," and we're extremely excited to launch this new awards program, which highlights those security professionals who have...

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Taylor Reilly

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Taylor Reilly, account manager, Rapid Response Monitoring

July 21, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Taylor Reilly, 29, is an account manager at Rapid Response Monitoring, a provider of professional monitoring services for independent alarm dealers, commercial fire integrators, medical & life safety providers, and smart home innovators, based out of Syracuse, N.Y. Find out what inspired her to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to her, what appeals to her about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles,...

2022, 40 under 40, Rapid Response Monitoring, Taylor Reilly


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Adam Wilder

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Adam Wilder, managing partner, Beacon Protection Group

July 19, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Adam Wilder, 39, is a managing partner at Beacon Protection Group, a provider of security and monitoring services for commercial properties and residences throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions, based out of Totowa, N.J. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current...

2022, 40 under 40, Adam Wilder, Beacon Protection Group


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Stephanie Whalen

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Stephanie Whalen, VP of marketing and communications, Paladin Technologies

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Stephanie Whalen, 32, is the VP of marketing and communications at Paladin Technologies, a systems integrator that designs and deploys sophisticated integrated systems technology and infrastructure, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Find out what inspired her to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to her, what appeals to her about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and...

2022, 40 under 40, Paladin Technologies, Stephanie Whalen


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Kyle Walsh

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Kyle Walsh, senior manager, global security, Cruise

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Kyle Walsh, 34, is the senior manager of global security for Cruise, a manufacturer of self-driving vehicles that safely connect people with the places, things, and experiences they care about, based out of San Francisco. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job.  WALSH:...

2022, 40 under 40, Bird, Cruise, Google, Kyle Walsh, Meta


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Andrew Vanderburg

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Andrew Vanderburg, president, Global Guardian Asset Security

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Andrew Vanderburg, 39, is the president of Global Guardian Asset Security, a provider of international medical and security services for corporate and family travelers, based out of McLean, Va. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job.  VANDERBURG: I am...

2022, 40 under 40, Andrew Vanderburg, Global Guardian Asset Security, Lefler Electronics


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Omar Taveras

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Omar Taveras, CEO, Brodserv

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Omar Taveras, 40, is the CEO of Brodserv, a nationwide installation and services provider that connects companies with installers and streamlines searching, scheduling, payments, and more, based out of Lehi, Utah. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job.  TAVERAS:...

2022, 40 under 40, Brodserv, Fluent Home, Omar Taveras, Vivint


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Matthew Sullivan

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Matthew Sullivan, account executive, Alarm.com

July 5, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Matthew Sullivan, 25, is an account executive at Alarm.com, a platform for the intelligently connected property, based out of Tysons, Va. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job.  SULLIVAN:  I've been with Alarm.com coming up on four years...

2022, 40 under 40, alarm.com, Matthew Sullivan


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Johnny Storms

Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Johnny Storms, vice president, strategic solutions and projects, Global Guardian Asset Security

July 5, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Johnny Storms, 39, is the vice president, strategic solutions and projects at Global Guardian Asset Security, a provider of international medical and security services for corporate and family travelers, based out of McLean, Va. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more.  SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current...

2022, 40 under 40, Global Guardian Asset Security, Johnny Storms


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