Tag: Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC)
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...
International Association of Chiefs of Police endorses Model Alarm Ordinance
September 15, 2021SSN Staff
FRISCO, Texas—The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), one of the world’s largest professional associations for police leaders, recently passed a resolution that endorses the Model Alarm Ordinance as a tool for promoting “best practices” in order to achieve a reduction in alarm dispatches.
Already in use in approximately 1,000 jurisdictions, the ordinance was developed and tested in a cooperative effort between the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC),...
Historic moment for security …
May 5, 2021Paul Ragusa
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,...
Appeals Court upholds Sandy Springs ordinance fining alarm companies
July 22, 2020SSN Staff
FRISCO, Texas—The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a controversial ordinance enacted by the city of Sandy Springs, Ga., that fines alarm companies for false alarm generated by their customers.
The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA), A-Com Security Co. LLP and Safecom Security Solutions Inc. were the plaintiffs in the case.
The legal challenge was organized by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which has managed all aspects of the effort,...