Tag: Board of Directors
Constellis Holdings announces appointment of Dan Gelston as CEO
February 9, 2026SSN Staff
HERNDON, Va.—Constellis Holdings, LLC (Constellis), a global provider of integrated security, training, and risk management solutions, has announced the appointment of Daniel Gelston as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Outgoing CEO Terry Ryan will transition to the role of executive vice chairman, reporting to the board of directors. This planned leadership change ensures business continuity while accelerating the organization's next phase of technology-led growth.
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NFPA Board announces appointment, re-appointments to Standards Council
February 6, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Alan Manche, vice president of external affairs at Schneider Electric, to the NFPA Standards Council, to begin a three-year term.
In addition, Anthony Apfelbeck, Dwayne Sloan, and Victoria Valentine were each re-appointed to a second three-year term; Michael Crowley’s appointment was extended for two years; and James Quiter was re-appointed as chair for a second...
SIA names Dakota Mackie and John Nemerofsky as 2026 SIA Chair’s Award honorees
January 22, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dakota Mackie and John Nemerofsky as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future.
SIA will present Mackie and Nemerofsky with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership...
FAST welcomes eight new members to its board of directors
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named eight new members to its board of directors.
The FAST Board of Directors is an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and PSA and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.
The newly appointed members, named by SIA, ESA and PSA, are:
Matt...
Security Industry Association announces the 2026 Security Megatrends
December 18, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2026 Security Megatrends were selected based on 2025 survey data and focus group input received from security industry business leaders, association leadership,...
SIA names Jonathan Aguila as 2025 Insightful Practitioner Award honoree
November 13, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jonathan Aguila as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. He will be recognized Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event.
Aguila is the global services director, systems and technology at Meta. He entered the security industry as a technician about 30 years ago and...
Alan Gillmore IV assumes presidency of The Monitoring Association
October 21, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that Alan Gillmore IV, president of Gillmore Security Systems, has been appointed as TMA’s 38th president.
Gillmore assumed the role at the conclusion of TMA’s 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting, held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif.
A long-time volunteer and dedicated leader within TMA, Gillmore has served in numerous leadership capacities over the years, including vice president...
Azure Access Technology appoints Joseph Grillo to board of directors
October 16, 2025SSN Staff
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Azure Access Technology, a U.S.-based manufacturer of enterprise-grade access control hardware platforms, has announced the appointment of Joseph Grillo to its board of directors.
A recognized leader in the electronic security and identification industry, Grillo brings over 30 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the security technology sector.
In his new role, Grillo will focus on business development and strategic growth initiatives, guiding...
SIA names Martin Gren as 2025 George R. Lippert Memorial Award honoree
October 7, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Martin Gren as the 2025 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, a prestigious honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Gren will be presented with the award on Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event at City Winery in New York City.
Gren is a co-founder of Axis Communications and currently...
SIA announces 2025 winners of the James Rothstein Business Scholarship
September 23, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients of the 2025 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, a program supporting emerging professionals in the security industry and students entering the industry by providing financial assistance to attend the Securing New Ground (SNG) conference.
The 2025 Rothstein Scholarship awardees are Johanna Chu, finance manager at HID, and Tanner LaRocque, director of sales and marketing at Evolon.
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