Tag: Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST)
SIA names Dan Moceri as 2023 George R. Lippert Memorial Award winner
October 26, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Moceri as the 2023 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Moceri will be presented with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during the 2023 SIA Honors Night reception – and will accept it on behalf of Convergint colleagues around the world.
Moceri...
John Nemerofsky named SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee chair
October 14, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer (COO) at SAGE Integration, as the new chair of the SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee.
The committee is a key group whose mission is to create and evaluate initiatives that increase member participation within SIA and guide the development of the association’s member engagement strategies.
With over 25 years of experience in the security industry,...
SIA names Brian Harrell as 2023 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award honoree
October 11, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Brian M. Harrell as the 2023 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions.
SIA will present Harrell with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during the 2023 SIA Honors Night reception.
Harrell serves as vice president and chief security officer at Avangrid, an energy company with assets and...
SIA announces inaugural 25 on the RISE honorees
September 29, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders together with Brivo and the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST).
This new initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2023 class of awardees...
SIA opens call for applications for 2024 RISE Scholarship
September 9, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced it is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders.
Through this initiative, selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications.
“The SIA RISE Scholarship program...
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...
FAST adds DMP’s Michal Moss Early to its board of directors
July 28, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) announced that Michal Moss Early, executive director of corporate strategy at Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), was recently appointed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) as a member of its board of directors.
Moss Early will serve a two-year term on the FAST board, effective July 1, 2023.
An experienced leader in the security industry, Moss Early has spent the last five years at DMP. As executive...
FAST names Aiden O’Brien as its first executive director
July 10, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Aiden O’Brien to serve as its first executive director.
Created in 2020 through a partnership of Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), FAST connects passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life safety. O’Brien will lead FAST’s efforts to promote an innovative and essential industry to the next...
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...
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...