Tag: Holly Borgmann
Rhode Island sets the pace on candidate security
May 27, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
In an era when threats against public officials are no longer theoretical, Rhode Island lawmakers have taken a pragmatic - and necessary - step forward.
On May 19, the state Senate approved the SECURE (Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures) Act, legislation that explicitly allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for home and office security systems, including ongoing monitoring.
The move deserves recognition from the electronic security industry...
ESA announces 2026 board of directors
May 21, 2026SSN Staff
IRVING, Texas—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced the results of its 2026 board of directors election following a successful member voting process that concluded on May 14, 2026.
The following individuals were elected to serve on the ESA board of directors:
Integrator directors:
· Jordan Jackson, CEO of Security Central
· Neil Atha, president of Atronic Alarms
· Randall Renfroe, president/CEO of Allstate Security Industries
National...
ESA announces initiative to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures
November 6, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025.
The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services.
The SECURE Act clarifies that campaign...
ESA applauds passage of Oregon SB 959
May 29, 2025SSN Staff
SALEM, OR – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and its membership are applauding Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Legislature for the recent passage and signing of Senate Bill 959, a public safety measure that classifies signal jamming devices as burglary tools under state law.
The ESA believes that this legislation addresses a growing threat to homes and businesses: the use of illegal Wi-Fi jammers to disrupt alarm and surveillance systems during break-ins.
“We are grateful...
SIA announces new chair-elect, executive committee and board members
April 1, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its new Board of Directors chair-elect and presented its new and returning members to the SIA Board of Directors on April 1 at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, and the following Board of Directors meeting during ISC West.
The SIA Board of Directors ratified the selection of Mike Mathes, executive vice president (EVP), western operations at Convergint and former treasurer of the SIA...
SIA names ADT’s Holly Borgmann as 2025 SIA Chair’s Award honoree
February 21, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award.
The award is presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Borgmann with the award at Security Hill Day, an executive event that raises the collective...
SIA announces new Board of Directors chair, board members, executive committee
April 12, 2024SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new Board of Directors chair – Scott Dunn of Axis Communications – and presented four new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held April 9 during ISC West.
The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2024 to 2026, are:
Andrew Elvish, vice president of marketing, Genetec
Brian Harrell,...
SIA announces 2023 executive committee and board members
March 29, 2023SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—The Security Industry Association (SIA) presented seven new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 28 during ISC West, and the SIA Board of Directors confirmed its new officers during the board meeting.
The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2023 to 2025, are:
Charles Burns, vice president of security, Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock...
ESA names Jake Braunger as VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs
January 4, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced it has named Jake Braunger as its new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs.
With prior experience on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Advocacy Team and many political campaigns throughout the country, Braunger is eager to advocate and educate ESA members about legislation that will benefit the electronic security and life safety industry.
“Many legislators aren’t aware of the details and challenges...
Integrators '20 under 40' 2015—Holly Borgmann
October 13, 2015Spencer Ives
Holly Borgmann, 39
Director, government affairs, ADT
Boca Raton, Fla.
Relatively new to the security industry, Holly Borgmann sees the Internet of Things as a great opportunity—for both customers and employers.
Borgmann joined the industry in 2013, shortly after ADT split from Tyco. She worked in government affairs, but in different industries.
“The security industry [is] changing a lot. With the Internet of Things, and so many technological advances, you really need to...