40 under 40: Simon Schwab, director of business development, Care Security Systems

YARMOUTH, Maine—Simon Schwab, 29, is the director of business development at Care Security Systems, a woman-owned business that provides high-level integrated security systems to a wide range of organizations throughout the nation, as well as international locations, based out of Montebello, N.Y. 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. 

SCHWAB: I oversee our entire national sales organization and am responsible for identifying and pursuing business opportunities, developing and implementing strategic plans, building and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders, and managing a team to achieve business goals.

SSN: What inspired you to pursue a career in the security industry?

SCHWAB: It’s a family business, and after graduating with an MBA, I entered into the business.

SSN: What does being named a winner of SSN's 40 under 40 mean to you?

SCHWAB: It’s a great honor to be a part of the best of the best!

SSN: As a young leader, what appeals to you about the security industry?

SCHWAB: We really do make a difference by enabling our teams to be innovative and be cutting-edge with everything we do.

SSN: With the hiring, recruitment and retention challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, how can the security industry engage young talent?

SCHWAB: That’s a loaded question here. There are many ways - too many to list here.