Tag: Kimberlite Corp.

MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News have announced that the application period for the second annual TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award is now open. The goal of the award, which was established in 2022, is to promote and foster a more inclusive workforce throughout the security industry. The award will be given to a company that demonstrates a commitment to DEI policies and programs across its organization. Kimberlite...

MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Fresno, Calif.-based Kimberlite Corp. is the winner of the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award. American Alarm and Communications, Inc., based out of Arlington, Mass., received Honorable Mention for the award. The DEI Leadership Award was presented to Kimberlite at TMA’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Marco Island, Fla., on Mon. Oct. 31. The...

FRESNO, Calif.—Kimberlite Corp., a provider of security services to businesses and residences in California, has acquired Security First Alarm King (SFAK), further strengthening its presence in the central California region, and continuing its growth through strategic acquisitions. “We are excited to welcome SFAK’s team and clients to Kimberlite - Sonitrol,” Kimberlite President and CEO Joey Russell told Security Systems News. “Security First Alarm King will allow...

Joey Rao-Russell, 39President and CEOKimberlite Corp., an independent Sonitrol franchiseFresno, Calif.How did you get into the security industry?Several members of my family are in law enforcement and didn't have a high opinion of security, with false alarms and things like that. I had worked in retail sub-prime financing as a divisional director of operations and I was recruited to implement credit and collection policies for this company. But I found out it was security and I was like, “Hmmm...