Tag: Electronic Security Association (ESA)
LOUD Security to focus more on commercial business following Vytis acquisition
July 3, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—A chance first-time meeting in Las Vegas led to John Loud adding not only a new company to his LOUD Security portfolio, but also a respected industry veteran with a focus on the commercial side of the business.
Loud met Mike Sandes, who was serving as CEO of Vytis Security Systems, while standing in a cab line in Las Vegas to head to ISC West in April.
“The ironic part is, Mike and I have just never met throughout all the years I've known...
ESA announces 2024 Youth Scholarship Award winners
June 30, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the winners of the 2024 ESA Youth Scholarship Awards, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting the children of first responders.
This year’s program recognizes and reward the remarkable achievements and aspirations of high school seniors whose parents serve as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs. The ESA Youth Scholarship Program has awarded over $941,500 to these outstanding...
ESA creates and names first winner of Stan Martin Excellence in Advocacy Award
June 30, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the creation and winner of the first Stan Martin Excellence in Advocacy Award, Dr. Shane Clary. This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who exemplify an extraordinary commitment to advocacy in the electronic security and life safety industry.
Dr. Clary entered the industry 50 years ago and has been with Bay Alarm for the last 40 years. He has been involved with code promulgation for over 30 years, serving on several...
ESA Board of Directors approves competency directors, officer positions
June 25, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—Members of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently approved several competency director and officer positions.
After voting for recent director positions concluded on May 24, Chair-elect Kevin Stone recommended two competency directors and requested board approval on June 2. These director positions are selected based on their subject matter expertise and must be an owner, officer, or employee of an ESA member in good standing. Each competency director shall serve...
ESA announces 2024 board of directors
May 30, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the 2024 Board of Directors election results, with members of ESA recently voting for several open positions on the board.
The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance of ESA affairs and to set direction to optimize the growth and performance of the organization. Each board member has a responsibility for ensuring strategies and policies that are developed,...
Pye-Barker closes out May with a pair of acquisitions
May 29, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has recently made a few more acquisitions to round out the month of May.
On May 29th, Pye-Barker acquired Security Solutions Inc., a security, alarms and surveillance systems provider serving the Norwalk, Connecticut area.
A family-run business for more than 30 years, Security Solutions has built a presence with customers from Greenwich to New Haven. Founded and led by the Orvis family, Security Solutions Inc. (SSI) offers security alarms, fire alarms,...
FAST announces winners of 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) has announced the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
Now in its second year, this initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.
The 2024 Security Technician of the Year awardees are:
Calvin Sprague,...
ADT reveals latest accolades
April 22, 2024SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – ADT continued to cement its reputation after brandishing multiple awards from a variety of security organizations including The Monitoring Association (TMA), Electronic Security Association (ESA), and Security Industry Association (SIA).
“These accolades underscore ADT's commitment to innovation and customer-centric values, further solidifying its position as a front runner in the field,” ADT wrote in a release. “These achievements come during ADT's...
ESA launches Empowering Women in Technology Scholarship
March 12, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the launch of the Emerging Women in Technology Scholarship, demonstrating its commitment to breaking barriers and fostering diversity in the ever-evolving electronic security and life safety technology field.
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024, and the winners will be announced April 12.
Six outstanding women who have shown a curiosity and drive for installing and servicing electronic security technology will be...
SIA announces Reps. Moskowitz, Obernolte as 2024 Legislators of the Year
February 27, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) and Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) as the 2024 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award.
The 2024 awardees will be honored during Security Hill Day, an event held March 5-6 during which security industry executives will convene in Washington, D.C., to connect with legislators and their staff about the value of the security industry and the industry’s legislative priorities.
The...