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FAST compensation study

General News

FAST and partner organizations launch security industry compensation study

September 7, 2023SSN Staff

DALLAS—Recognizing the security industry’s need for current and comprehensive compensation data, the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) and four other organizations have partnered to present the 2023 Security Industry Compensation Study. In addition to FAST, this research initiative is produced by the Security Industry Association (SIA), Electronic Security Association (ESA), PSA Security Network (PSA) and Security Sales...

compensation study, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), PSA Security Network (PSA), Security Industry Association (SIA)


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Kevin Stone

Commercial

ESA announces Kevin Stone as chairman elect for 2023-2024

July 27, 2023SSN Staff

DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced Kevin Stone, COO and executive vice president of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, N.Y., as the association’s chairman elect for 2023-2024. As the association’s current chairman, John Loud, finishes his term, Stone will serve as chairman elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.  “The future of a thriving ESA depends on a leader who can help drive excellence and embrace our members to have...

American Cancer Society, Crime Stoppers, Doyle Security Systems, Electronic Security Association (ESA), John Loud, Kevin Stone, Merlin Guilbeau, Resideo, Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), The Monitoring Association (TMA)


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Jack Doyle

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Doyle Security Systems President/CEO Jack Doyle – ‘I feel incredibly lucky to have this opportunity’

July 18, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Doyle Security Systems has provided safety and security services in Upstate New York and surrounding communities for more than 100 years. Family owned and operated since 1919, the Rochester, N.Y.-based provider of integrated security management products and services recently announced the promotion of Jack Doyle, the great-great-grandson of company founder John A. Doyle, to president and CEO, becoming the fifth generation to lead his family’s company. In this exclusive...

ADT, Crime Stoppers, Doyle Security Systems, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Jack Doyle, John A. Doyle, Kevin Stone, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NetOne, The Monitoring Association (TMA)


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Also Noted

WeSuite adds industry veteran Julie Sanders Rolles as account executive

June 26, 2023SSN Staff

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—WeSuite, a manufacturer of sales management software for security technology sales and service providers, announced that Julie Sanders Rolles has joined the company in the role of account executive. Rolles will serve as the primary sales contact for those interested in WeSuite’s QuoteAnywhere and the Site Survey sales software. She will focus on members of PSA Security, AiN Group, ESA, and the Resideo dealer network. WeSuite’s platform offers seamless...

AiN Group, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Julie Sanders Rolles, PSA Security Network (PSA), Resideo, Tracy Larson, WeSuite


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On The Editor's Desk

Security Connected

June 7, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

When I arrived in Louisville this week for ESX 2023, one of the first things I noticed while walking to the registration area was a big display with balloons and neon lights celebrating 75 years of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). I said to myself, “Wow, that is quite an accomplishment.” 75 years of ESA serving as the largest trade association in the U.S. representing the electronic life safety and security industry. I’m not exactly going out on a limb to say that...

2023, Amy Becker, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Electronic Security Expo (ESX), George De Marco, Joey Rao-Russell, John Loud, Jon Acuff, Kelly Bond, Kirk MacDowell, MacGuard Security Advisors, Merlin Guilbeau, New York Times, Nicola Oakie, Tondria Isaacs Lopeztello, Tracy Larson


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Kirk MacDowell

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Kirk MacDowell wins Sara E. Jackson Award at ESX 2023

June 6, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

LOUISVILLE, Ky.­—Industry veteran Kirk MacDowell was recognized for his more than 40 years of contributions to the security industry by winning the Sara E. Jackson Award during Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2023. Named for Electronic Security Association’s (ESA’s) former president, the Sara E. Jackson Award recognizes an ESA member's work on an association committee, task force or board. ESA Chairman John Loud presented MacDowell with the award during the opening keynote...

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Kerri Sutherland

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FAST names Kerri Sutherland as board of directors chair

May 19, 2023SSN Staff

DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as chair of its board of directors. As chair, Sutherland will lead the board of directors drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals. Sutherland has held a human resource business partnership...

Axis Communications, Brendan McFall, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Erin Mann, Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), John Nemerofsky, Ken Kocher, Kerri Sutherland, Neil Atha, Security Industry Association (SIA), Yaron Zussman


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John Nemerofsky

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FAST adds John Nemerofsky to its Board of Directors

March 16, 2023SSN Staff

DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has appointed John Nemerofsky as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Nemerofsky is the current chief operating officer at SAGE Integration and former president of both Stanley Security Systems (SST) and CGL Technologies. He has extensive experience in various roles within the security industry. During his time with SST, Nemerofsky spearheaded a variety of turnaround initiatives, company changes, and significant...

Electronic Security Association (ESA), Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), John Loud, John Nemerofsky, Keith Baird, Sage Integration, Security Industry Association (SIA)


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Also Noted

ESX announces Jon Acuff, NY Times bestselling author, as General Session speaker

February 22, 2023SSN Staff

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced that New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff will be the General Session speaker at the 2023 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), which takes place June 5-8 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.  Acuff will take the ESX Main Stage to motivate and inspire. Whether you are driving change, chasing new goals, or re-motivating a team, this ESX Main Stage session will bring the kind of...

2023, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Electronic Security Expo (ESX), Jon Acuff


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Also Noted

Jake Voll joins AAF Board of Directors

February 10, 2023SSN Staff

ORLANDO—The Alarm Association of Florida (AAF) has announced the appointment of Jake Voll as its new associate director. Associate members voted to appoint Voll as associate director during the AAF’s annual conference held in Orlando in February. In this role Voll will work to further the goals of the association while creating opportunities for associate members to meaningfully connect with member companies. For the past year, Voll has held the position of regional secretary working...

Adam Martin, Alarm Association of Florida (AAF), Electronic Security Association (ESA), Jake Voll, Security Industry Standards Council, SS&Si Dealer Network, The Monitoring Association (TMA)


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