Tag: Whitney A. Doll
The Monitoring Association names Chris Mahoney director of certification
June 26, 2026SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has named Chris Mahoney, MBA, MS, as director of certification, a newly created position at the organization.
In this role, Mahoney will oversee the development and expansion of TMA’s certification offerings, including its Five Diamond, FirstNet and IQ programs, and will work to introduce additional credentialing opportunities aimed at supporting workforce development across the professional monitoring industry.
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Per Mar Security Services renews TMA Five Diamond status
May 5, 2026SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa—Per Mar Security has announced that it is renewing its prestigious TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center designation.
This designation is granted annually by The Monitoring Association (TMA) to monitoring centers that satisfy all the requirements of the five points of excellence:
Commitment to ongoing job-related education and testing by having 100% of its monitoring center operators certified through TMA's rigorous training and testing program focused on industry...
TMA appoints Evan Newman as director of strategic growth & membership
January 20, 2026SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the addition of Evan Newman to its team as director of strategic growth & membership.
In this newly created role, Newman will lead strategic efforts to grow, engage, and retain TMA’s membership, bringing more than 10 years of membership and marketing experience to further support the association’s growth and commitment to the monitoring and security industry.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to step...
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...
TMA’s fresh vision for a connected future
November 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Whitney A. Doll as CEO and Alan Gillmore as president - two leaders with visions that promise to shape the future of professional monitoring.
Evolving education and workforce development
Both leaders emphasized the need to modernize TMA’s educational offerings to keep pace with rapid technological change. Doll highlighted AI, cybersecurity, and data...
TMA appoints Whitney A. Doll as new chief executive officer
September 9, 2025SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Board of Directors of The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the appointment of Whitney A. Doll as the organization’s new CEO.
A dynamic association executive with over 18 years of experience, Doll has dedicated her career to helping mission-driven organizations expand their reach, optimize operations, and deliver unparalleled value to members, customers, and stakeholders.
Doll will assume executive management responsibilities at TMA effective Oct. 1, 2025....

