Tag: James Rothstein
i-PRO marks sixth anniversary as independent company
October 1, 2025SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security), a global provider for professional security, public safety and medical applications, has marked its sixth year as an independent organization.
Underscoring its strong market momentum and commitment to innovation, the company reported several key milestones, including the opening of a new factory in Japan, the industry's first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management, the launch of Active Guard 3.0 with generative AI capabilities, and the...
SIA announces 2025 winners of the James Rothstein Business Scholarship
September 23, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients of the 2025 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, a program supporting emerging professionals in the security industry and students entering the industry by providing financial assistance to attend the Securing New Ground (SNG) conference.
The 2025 Rothstein Scholarship awardees are Johanna Chu, finance manager at HID, and Tanner LaRocque, director of sales and marketing at Evolon.
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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...
Security industry veteran James Rothstein joins i-PRO as global executive advisor
September 3, 2024SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) has announced that security industry veteran James Rothstein has been appointed as global executive advisor.
In his new role, Rothstein will work closely with i-PRO’s leadership team to develop go-to-market strategies aimed at expanding the company's global footprint and driving strategic growth.
Rothstein brings over 30 years of executive experience in the security industry. He most recently served as chairman of the Security...
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 names dormakaba and SALTO Systems as 2024 Members of the Year
March 11, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that dormakaba and SALTO Systems have been named 2024 Members of the Year.
SIA will present the honorees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 9 during ISC West.
The SIA Member of the Year Award honors SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events and the SIA Education@ISC...
SIA names John Mack as 2024 Chair’s Award honoree
March 1, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John E. Mack, III, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award 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 Mack with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will take place April 9 during...
SIA names Bill Brennan to SIA Executive Advisory Board
February 6, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Bill Brennan of i-PRO to serve on the SIA Executive Advisory Board.
Established in 2017, the SIA Executive Advisory Board (EAB) is a panel of executive thought leaders from SIA member companies and a forum that offers input on how market developments influence SIA’s strategy and key initiatives. The group advises the SIA Board of Directors on potential SIA member benefits on topics that include...
SIA commits to expand outreach to Native American communities
January 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a commitment to grow its outreach to Native American and indigenous communities beginning in 2024, including expanding access to SIA services and programs such as its training, scholarship and mentorship offerings.
In an expansion of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and workforce development efforts, and working with its industry partners, SIA is making a concerted effort to engage with Native American...
Megatrending
December 13, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
I’m thinking big this week. Like really big. Like mega-big, if there’s such a word.
Why do I have “mega” on the brain this week? Well, the Security Industry Association (SIA) just revealed its 2024 Security Megatrends, an annual report that reveals the coming year’s top 10 factors “influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry,” as the association describes it.
Speaking of reveals, the Megatrends report certainly...