Tag: John Loud

DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently installed two new members on its Board of Directors - Rick Seymour, CEO, CSI Palm Beach, and Michael Barnes, Founding Partner, Barnes Associates, Inc. Seymour and Barnes were installed onto the ESA Board of Directors during the ESA Annual Meeting at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) and began their term on July 1. The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance...

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--National Monitoring Center announced it has entered a long-term partnership with LOUD Security Systems to monitor nearly 11,000 of the security providers’ commercial and residential accounts. The partnership brings cutting-edge monitoring services and world-class customer services to LOUD Security’s customer network, which demands a high level of service including quick response, limited false alarms, and dedicated customer service. NMC’s commitment to delivering...

FRISCO, Texas—John Loud, president of LOUD Security Systems, will receive the prestigious recognition of the William N. Moody Award at the 2022 Electronic Security EXPO Public Safety and Networking Luncheon in Fort Worth, Texas. Created in 2004 by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), the Moody Award is given annually to an individual who demonstrates a passion for advancing positive alarm management and best industry practices. “John took a leadership role as Vice President...

DALLAS—How do you attract, collect, and mentor new board members? That was the question that led the Electronic Security Association (ESA) to launch the Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC). Leadership identification is pivotal for the growth and sustainability of ESA and the electronic security industry in the near and long-term future. The voice of young, diverse and driven leaders in the electronic security and life safety industry is vital to the long-term viability...

Names of individuals left to right in the photo with Governor Kemp: Dan Gordon, President, Gordon Security Systems, Inc., Doug Bassett, Executive Director, Licensing and Compliance, XFINITY Home, COMCAST, Becky Busby-Maiello, Co-Owner, VP Sales, SDI. (Systems Distributors, Inc.), Stan Martin, Executive Director, SIAC (Security Industry Alarm Coalition), John Loud, President, LOUD Security Systems, Inc., and Vice Chairman, ESA (Electronic Security Association), Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp,...

ATLANTA, Ga.—The Georgia General Assembly has approved a bill that would ban counties or municipal corporations from fining alarm companies for false alarms generated by a customer and through no fault of the alarm system’s contractor. “This bill has wider implications than for just our industry,” said John Loud, vice president of Electronic Security Association (ESA) and President of LOUD Security Systems. “The concept of fining a company for a problem caused by...

KENNESAW, Ga.—LOUD Security Systems grew its account base to more 10,000 accounts with the recent acquisitions of RTA Security and Premier Security.“We're honored to continue the service-oriented values of each of these exceptional companies,” LOUD Security Systems President, John Loud, said in the announcement, noting that both companies share the same family-owned values as LOUD. “Another factor that made each of these deals so appealing is that the location of their customer...

YARMOUTH, Maine—From first meetings with a prospective seller to closing on the final deal, navigating the complicated acquisition landscape can be daunting. That's why Security Systems News asked four residential companies who are active acquirers—LOUD Security, ADS Security, Per Mar Security Services and Supreme Security Systems—to provide an inside look at what it takes to get a good deal done.Per Mar Security Services president Brian Duffy told SSN that for super-regional companies...

KENNESAW, Ga.—LOUD Security, based here, recently purchased 400 accounts from Saturn Security Systems of Newnan, Ga.This is LOUD Security's first major acquisition of the year, after purchasing 800 accounts from Nash Security back in December, and brings the company's total number of accounts to approximately 9,000.“It is always exciting to have an opportunity to find such a cleanly run, customer care-focused business, and for them to select to partner with LOUD Security is a great reflection...

LAS VEGAS—The DMP Owners Forum, held here April 5 at the Wynn Resort & Casino, brought together the top 50 DMP dealers to network, learn about new DMP products and services, and listen to industry acclaimed speakers. Hosted by DMP executive management, this event takes place the day before the ISC West exhibit opens, providing a daylong educational forum in support of DMP dealers.“The DMP Owners Forum was outstanding this year, as they introduced some new products and services that help...