Tag: Five Questions
Five Questions with Mick Sharp, Crisis24 (a GardaWorld company)
January 23, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
LONDON—Did you know that Mick Sharp, senior vice president, global operations and intelligence at Crisis24 (a GardaWorld company), enjoys travelling, wildlife, motorbikes and rugby, or that he’s originally from the suburb of Emu Plains in Sydney, Australia? We definitely did not know that, until now! Find out how he first started in the security industry, what industry trends he’s seeing right now, what he likes most about the security industry, and more.
What...
Five Questions with Amy Becker, Alarm Detection Systems (ADS)
November 24, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
AURORA, Ill.—Did you know that Amy Becker, Chief Operating Officer, Alarm Detection Systems (ADS), had a grandfather who was killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima? Or that she plays guitar in her church band? Find out more about Becker’s hobbies, her thoughts on what she likes most about the security industry, and more.
Are you married? Any kids?
I have been married for 27 years to Keith, a Navy Vietnam veteran. We have one son, Gus, who is 26 years old.
What are some of your hobbies?...
Five Questions with Richard Hahn
October 7, 2020
Security Systems News caught up with Richard Hahn, president, Richard Hahn & Associates, a company that focuses on business and marketing strategies.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY?
In 1989, I was hired as editor of a new publication called “Security News,” similar to Security Systems News as it was a newspaper rather than a magazine. I left the publication in 1994 to start my own company that includes business and marketing strategies, and planning, public relations and...
Five Questions with Brivo’s Steve Van Till
September 23, 2020SSN Staff
Did you know Founder and CEO of Brivo, Steve Van Till, has a furkid? Yep, it’s true; a Goldendoodle named Ginger! SSN Managing Editor, Ginger Hill, thinks that’s awesome! Learn more about his family, current industry trends, his favorite book and podcast, and more.
ARE YOU MARRIED? ANY KIDS? ANY PETS?
Yes, married to wife Robin now for just over 11 years. We have three children between us, plus our fourth child, a Goldendoodle named Ginger.
WHAT’S SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT...
Five Questions with Christopher Sterle
September 9, 2020
LAS VEGAS—Founder and CEO of Acoustic Design Systems, Christopher Sterle, started skateboarding at 40. Daring, huh? We think so! Learn more about his family, how he got started in the industry, his favorite books and more.
ARE YOU MARRIED? ANY KIDS? ANY PETS?
I am in a long-term, happily committed relationship of 14 years. I have a daughter, 19, and my partner has a son, almost 20. We have two dogs who have become our new kids and serve as unofficial company mascots by hanging out in the...
Five Questions with VMP’s Keith Fulmer
July 22, 2020
STEVENSVILLE, Md.—Did you know President of Video Mount Products (VMP), Keith Fulmer, can play the spoons? Yeah, neither did we! Learn more about Fulmer’s family, trends he’s seeing in the industry, his favorite books and more.ARE YOU MARRIED? ANY KIDS? ANY PETS? Very happily married (2nd try) and we have three boys (28, 25 and 22). They couldn’t be more different, except when they are together and then they are all the same – goofballs.WHAT’S SOMETHING...
Five Questions with VIVOTEK’s Alan Green
July 8, 2020
SAN JOSE, Calif.—VIVOTEK’s Director of Sales, North America, Alan Green, shares about life, best advice ever received, how he got into the industry and more with SSN.ARE YOU MARRIED? ANY KIDS? ANY PETS? Married to a highly intelligent woman who works for one of our local Sheriff’s Departments as a 911 Communications Officer. We have a college-aged daughter majoring in math, minoring in education at the University of Florida…Go Gators! We also have two rescue dogs at home along with our...
Five Questions with Kara Pelecky
June 24, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS—STANLEY Security’s Chief Information Officer, Kara Pelecky, shares her love of horses, the advice her dad imparted to her, her favorite movie and more with SSN. Get to know more about her!ARE YOU MARRIED? ANY KIDS? ANY PETS? Yes, I’m married with four children in high school and college. I am an avid equestrian with big dreams and moderate skills, and am looking forward to growing my riding skills and possibly buying a horse.WHAT’S SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOU THAT YOUR...
Five Questions with Oncam’s Jon Marsh
May 20, 2020Paul Ragusa
YARMOUTH, Maine—As VP Product, Oncam, Jon Marsh’s mission is to bring innovation and an entirely customer-focused perspective to the future of our industry. Here, he gives us some insight into his life and the industry.ARE YOU MARRIED? ANY KIDS? Yes, I’m married to an amazing woman, Cath, who has expertly balanced me, our family life and a demanding career for 11 years now. I’m also a very proud dad of two bold, confident and athletic girls of 10 and 7, who I learn from...
Five Questions with Bob Appleby
April 22, 2020SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Recently appointed as Vice President and General Manager, ADI North America, Bob Appleby has 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical distribution industry, working to ensure patients and healthcare providers had access to the drugs they needed. He now uses his talents in the security industry to help protect families, companies, employees and assets.
Are you married? Any kids? Pets?
I have been married for more than 26 years to my college sweetheart. We have two daughters,...