Tag: The Monitoring Association (TMA) Annual Meeting
TMA Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship now open for applications
January 13, 2026SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that the application period for the 2026-27 Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship is now open.
The scholarship is open to anyone studying an electronics curriculum, specifically electronic communications, or software development related to electronic communications, regardless of financial need. Students seeking such a degree in electrical engineering or an associate degree in electronics at any nationally accredited...
TMA appoints Jessica Franklin as chief of staff
November 24, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the appointment of Jessica Franklin to the organization’s newly created position of chief of staff.
An accomplished association professional with nearly 20 years of experience, Franklin’s talents span event planning, operations, and customer service.
“I am honored to step into this pivotal new role at TMA,” Franklin said. “This role presents an exciting opportunity to work closely with the association’s...
Alan Gillmore IV assumes presidency of The Monitoring Association
October 21, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced that Alan Gillmore IV, president of Gillmore Security Systems, has been appointed as TMA’s 38th president.
Gillmore assumed the role at the conclusion of TMA’s 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting, held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif.
A long-time volunteer and dedicated leader within TMA, Gillmore has served in numerous leadership capacities over the years, including vice president...
SimpliSafe wins 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award
November 26, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Boston-based SimpliSafe is the winner of the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award.
TMA President Steve Butkovich and Security Systems News Editor Cory Harris presented the 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award to SimpliSafe Chief Product Officer Hooman Shahidi during the recent 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S....
TMA now accepting applications for DEI Leadership Award
May 29, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that the application period for the third 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...
TMA/SSN DEI Leadership Award 2023 application period now open
May 22, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
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.
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Kimberlite Corp. wins inaugural TMA/SSN DEI Leadership Award
December 5, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
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...
TMA transitions 2021 Annual Meeting to virtual format
September 21, 2021SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that it has, in consideration of its attendees’ health and well-being, made the decision to transition its in-person 2021 Annual Meeting to a virtual format.
Originally set to take place in Maui, Hawaii, from Saturday, Oct. 9 through Wednesday, Oct. 14, the virtual meeting will take place Monday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, Oct. 14. The latest event information, including updated registration options, can be found on...
TMA 2020 Fall events pivot to virtual format
July 20, 2020SSN Staff
McLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) Board of Directors announced their decision to transition the organization’s 2020 Annual Meeting and Ops-Tech (formerly known as Fall Operations Management Seminar and Technology Summit) from face-to-face to virtual meetings. The increase in the spread of COVID-19 in recent weeks raised great concern for the wellbeing of their members and other prospective attendees.
“My colleagues on the Board of Directors and TMA staff are very excited...
TMA announces keynotes for annual meeting
July 31, 2019SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced its keynote speakers for the upcoming TMA 2019 Annual Meeting, including former Bridgestone Americas, Inc. CEO, President and Chairman Gary A. Garfield and Inc. Magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Schurenberg. TMA's 2019 Annual Meeting will take place Oct. 12-16 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif.
Garfield, known as “America's Turnaround CEO,” will share on Mon., Oct. 14 his personal story of leadership and extraordinary...