Tag: Don Young
TMA presents Pennsylvania public safety professional with Public Sector Award
October 22, 2021SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has presented its 2021 Public Sector Award to David Holl, Director of Public Safety, Lower Allen Township in Camp Hill, Pa.
This special honor, established in 2015, is presented by TMA to a public safety professional whose contributions have supported the monitoring industry’s mission to protect and save life and property.
The award was presented virtually via Zoom at the conclusion of the Spotlight on Public Safety Panel Presentation...
TMA transitions 2021 Annual Meeting to virtual format
September 21, 2021SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that it has, in consideration of its attendees’ health and well-being, made the decision to transition its in-person 2021 Annual Meeting to a virtual format.
Originally set to take place in Maui, Hawaii, from Saturday, Oct. 9 through Wednesday, Oct. 14, the virtual meeting will take place Monday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, Oct. 14. The latest event information, including updated registration options, can be found on...
UL President and CEO to Keynote TMA’s 2021 Annual Meeting
August 24, 2021SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—UL president and CEO Jennifer F. Scanlon will provide the opening keynote for The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) 2021 Annual Meeting, which is set for Oct. 9-13, 2021, at Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
On Oct. 11 at 10:15AM/HST, Scanlon will present her session, Collaboration—Our Force Multiplier for Forging a Profitable Future, where she will address the megatrends that are reshaping the alarm and monitoring industry.
“UL has long been...
The Monitoring Association opens registration for 2021 Annual Meeting
May 18, 2021SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va. —The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the opening of online registration for its 2021 Annual Meeting, which will be held in person at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on the island of Maui in Hawaii on Oct. 9-13, 2021. The meeting is open to all security professionals.
“We are thrilled to host our 2021 Annual Meeting in person,” said TMA President Don Young. “This meeting has long been a hallmark of the security industry. Top executives and key decision-makers...
ADT announces executive leadership changes, Q1 results
May 5, 2021SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT Inc. announced several changes to its leadership, starting with the retirement of Jim Boyce, president, chief business development officer, effective May 31, 2021. The company also announced its Q1 financial results, showing continued recovery and growth and the commercial side of the business.
Leadership Changes
The company is grateful for Boyce’s leadership, wisdom and dedication, and for his many contributions as CEO of Defenders and its successful integration...
Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway (Ret.) to keynote TMA’s 2021 Mid-year Meeting
March 22, 2021SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway (Ret.) will deliver the opening keynote address, Leadership Lessons from an Old Jarhead, at the association’s 2021 Mid-year Meeting. The three-day meeting will be held virtually April 20-22.
General Conway’s comments will reflect on his extensive experience as a military leader. He will speak on Tuesday, April 20, at 11 a.m. ET.
“Leadership, which has always played...
The Monitoring Association reveals results of compensation study
August 6, 2020SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced the release of its latest Wage & Comp Survey, which provides monitoring and security services companies with salary and benefits information to guide hiring and compensation decisions.
The Survey was created in partnership with TRG Associates, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in the security alarm industry.
Participation in the Survey was open to all security monitoring companies. Company specific information is not published to...
TMA 2020 Fall events pivot to virtual format
July 20, 2020SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) Board of Directors announced their decision to transition the organization’s 2020 Annual Meeting and Ops-Tech (formerly known as Fall Operations Management Seminar and Technology Summit) from face-to-face to virtual meetings. The increase in the spread of COVID-19 in recent weeks raised great concern for the wellbeing of their members and other prospective attendees.
“My colleagues on the Board of Directors and TMA staff are very excited...
The Monitoring Association acquires IQ Certification
February 21, 2020SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has assumed control of the Installation Quality Certification Program “IQ Certification,” a quality control program for installations, maintenance and service of electronic security systems.The program was initially developed by the Electronic Security Association's (ESA) False Alarm Committee as a means to reduce the occurrence of false alarms and has been broadly endorsed by security industry associations including CANASA, ESA, the...
TMA onboards 63rd PSAP
January 30, 2020SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced the onboarding of its 63rd PSAP in the United States — The Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County Tenn. Department of Emergency Communications.
Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA's ASAP-to-PSAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to PSAPs.
“The security industry is in the business of life safety. Manufacturers and service providers collectively...