Tag: Heather Torrey
dormakaba acquires Azure Access, Apollo Security to expand U.S. AC footprint
August 18, 2026SSN Staff
RÜMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has acquired the operating businesses of Azure Access Technology and ADME, Inc. (Apollo Security), a move the company said will strengthen its position in the U.S. access control market and accelerate development of next-generation solutions.
Founded in 2019 and based in Newport Beach, Calif., Azure Access develops open-architecture electronic access control hardware for OEMs and software providers. The company's controller platform...
Security’s next chapter: Capital, AI and confidence
April 22, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
DENVER—From accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to rising private equity interest, security thought leaders say the industry is heading into 2026 with strong momentum - and higher expectations.
That message came through during PSA TEC’s State of the Industry panel moderated by Matt Barnette, president and CEO of The PSA Network. The panel featured experts from capital markets, associations, integration and manufacturing.
Capital...
dormakaba names Heather Torrey as executive vice president, Americas
April 21, 2026SSN Staff
INDIANAPOLIS—dormakaba has named Heather Torrey as its new executive vice president for the Americas. Torrey comes to dormakaba from Honeywell, where she most recently served as the general manager for the security and access solutions business in the Americas.
A proven transformative leader, Torrey brings experience leading commercial organizations, managing complex channel structures, and working in international environments, including more than a decade in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Heather...
FAST welcomes eight new members to its board of directors
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named eight new members to its board of directors.
The FAST Board of Directors is an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and PSA and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.
The newly appointed members, named by SIA, ESA and PSA, are:
Matt...