Tag: Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC)
HavenLock appoints Jason Lutz SVP of sales and channel
September 22, 2026SSN Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—HavenLock has named Jason Lutz senior vice president of sales and channel, bringing a longtime security industry executive aboard as the company expands distribution of its Gen4 platform.
In the role, Lutz will oversee HavenLock's sales strategy, channel development and partner engagement efforts, with a focus on growing the company's national dealer and integrator network.
The appointment comes as HavenLock moves from product launch into broader national...
SIAC names Chief Tim Mattos western law enforcement liaison
September 15, 2026SSN Staff
FORT WORTH, Texas—The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has appointed Chief Tim Mattos as its western law enforcement liaison.
Mattos brings more than three decades of public safety leadership experience to the organization's efforts to strengthen collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the electronic security industry.
In his new role, Mattos will work with law enforcement leaders, public safety organizations and security industry professionals across the western...
Keefer: Law enforcement-alarm industry partnership remains effective
March 4, 2026Ken Showers
YARMOUTH, Maine — In February, Security Systems News (SSN) highlighted a growing discussion around alarm response and law enforcement workloads. Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) Executive Director Steve Keefer says the national picture shows a broader, more collaborative trend.
Keefer said the discussion raises important points about the workloads imposed on law enforcement, but it misses...
SIAC announces Grady Medcalf as new chair
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has announced the election of industry veteran Grady Medcalf to serve as its new board chairman.
Bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in regulatory compliance, operations, and industry advocacy within the electronic security and life safety industries, Medcalf currently serves as director of licensing & compliance at Comcast, where he oversees state licensing, compliance processes, and industry best practices...
Wayne Alarm Systems presents first Charlie Darsch Memorial Award
December 16, 2025SSN Staff
LYNN, Mass.—Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of life safety and security solutions, recently presented one of its employees with the inaugural Charlie Darsch Memorial Award, named for the late alarm industry icon.
The 2025 winner was Charlie Townsend, a member of Wayne Alarm Systems’ IT department, who received the award during the company’s holiday party on Dec. 6.
Darsch’s daughters presented the award to Townsend, who was chosen in recognition...
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...
ESA creates and names first winner of Stan Martin Excellence in Advocacy Award
June 30, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the creation and winner of the first Stan Martin Excellence in Advocacy Award, Dr. Shane Clary. This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who exemplify an extraordinary commitment to advocacy in the electronic security and life safety industry.
Dr. Clary entered the industry 50 years ago and has been with Bay Alarm for the last 40 years. He has been involved with code promulgation for over 30 years, serving on several...
Elite Interactive Solutions promotes Michael Zatulov to president
December 5, 2023SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES—Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a provider of guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announced it has promoted COO Michael Zatulov to president of the company.
Zatulov, a member of the Security Systems News 40 under 40 Class of 2021, has been integral in leading Elite to double-digit year-over-year growth, substantial increases in recurring monthly revenue (RMR) and low single-digit customer attrition since joining the company...
ESA announces Kevin Stone as chairman elect for 2023-2024
July 27, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced Kevin Stone, COO and executive vice president of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, N.Y., as the association’s chairman elect for 2023-2024.
As the association’s current chairman, John Loud, finishes his term, Stone will serve as chairman elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
“The future of a thriving ESA depends on a leader who can help drive excellence and embrace our members to have...
John Loud to receive Moody Award at ESX 2022
March 30, 2022SSN Staff
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...