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Emerging Leaders Under 40

The Security Systems News “Emerging Leaders Under 40” is an annual award that is presented to a diverse and talented group of young professionals representing the next generation of leaders in security. Each year, the Emerging Leaders Under 40 class features a stellar mix of security systems integrators, consultants, dealers, end users, monitoring, and other industry professionals.

Nominations for Class of 2026 are closed & will be announced in January's issue. Stay tuned...

Check out the Emerging Leaders Under 40 Class of 2025 yearbook!

Meet the movers and shakers: SSN’s “Emerging Leaders Under 40” Class of 2026

December 18, 2025Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—The future of security is here - and it’s in good hands. Security Systems News (SSN) proudly introduces its “Emerging Leaders Under 40” Class of 2026, a select group of young professionals who are driving change, inspiring teams and shaping the next chapter of the industry. These leaders are not just excelling in their roles – they’re setting the pace for what’s possible in sales, marketing, integration and beyond. Previously...

Al Zambrano, alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY Group, Class of 2026, Constantine Tremouliaris, Cornerstone Billing Solutions, Cory Harris, Eastern Security Services, ECAM, Electronix Systems Central Station Alarms, Emerging Leaders Under 40, Emma Barkley, Johnson Controls (JCI) Security Products, Karlie Turner, Kelsey Kerling, Kristin Leonardo, LVC Companies, Nivedita Shirke, Resideo Technologies, Security Systems News (SSN), Shea Tilton, Steven Swavely, Swell Marketing Agency, Tristin Vaccaro, Vaccaro Copywriting & Marketing Solutions, Victoria Lepone, Vinny Peone, Waste Management

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Security Systems News welcomes 'Emerging Leaders under 40' Class of 2025

December 16, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is excited to announce our “Emerging Leaders under 40” Class of 2025, highlighting those security professionals who have already made an indelible mark on the companies they work for. Previously known as the “40 under 40” awards, this rebranded annual awards program features leaders who have proven themselves to be self-motivated, team-oriented creative thinkers who have shown leadership competencies by engaging in the vision...

ABC Fine WIne & Spirits, acre security, Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM), AMAG Technology, Andrea McCabe, Axis Communications, Brianna Ramos, Class of 2025, Compass PR, Cooper MacDonnell, COPS Monitoring, Cory Harris, Don Morron, Eastern Security Services, Emerging Leaders Under 40, Haley Glover, Heather Ferrara, Honeywell, Jake Voll, Kelsey Carnell, Kurt Larson, Kyle Gordon, Lorren Gonzalez, Marissa Vacek, National Monitoring Center (NMC), Neil Riveron, Pro-Tec Design, PSA Security Network (PSA), Rapid Response Monitoring, Ryan Knoll, Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, Security Systems News (SSN), Silent Guard, SS&Si Dealer Network, Swell Marketing Agency, Tatiana Abramek, Will Gary

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Deanna VanHout, senior program manager, QCIC

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Deanna VanHout, 39, is the senior program manager for QCIC, based out of Minneapolis. Find out what her roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to her, what attracts her to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. VANHOUT: With over 17 years of professional experience in the field of sales and...

Deanna VanHout, Emerging Leaders Under 40, Paladin Technologies, QCIC

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Tiffany Renz, director of sales, North America, HID

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Tiffany Renz, 39, is the director of sales, North America, for HID, based out of Lancaster, Pa. Find out what her roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to her, what attracts her to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. RENZ: As a sales director for North America at HID over the past five...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, HID, Security Systems News (SSN), Tiffany Renz

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Richie Petitbon III, president of business development, Petitbon Alarm Co.

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Richie Petitbon III, 27, is the president of business development for Petibon Alarm Co., based out of Crofton, Md. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. PETITBON: Upon college graduation, I joined Petitbon Alarm...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, Petitbon Alarm Co., Richie Petitbon III

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Greg Massullo, director of sales, ScanSource

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Greg Massullo, 31, is the director of sales for ScanSource, based out of Greenville, S.C. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. MASSULLO: In my eight-year tenure at ScanSource, I have been leading an inside sales...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, Greg Massullo, ScanSource, Security Systems News (SSN)

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Mitch Hacker, senior marketing manager, Intellicene

June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Mitch Hacker, 30, is the senior marketing manager for Intellicene, based out of Los Angeles. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. HACKER: As Intellicene’s senior marketing manager, I excel in sculpting...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, Intellicene, Mitch Hacker

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Brooke Erickson, director of learning and development, PSA Security Network

June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Brooke Erickson, 35, is the director of learning and development for PSA Security Network, based out of Westminster, Colo. Find out what her roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to her, what attracts her to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. ERICKSON: As the director of learning and development...

Brooke Erickson, Emerging Leaders Under 40, PSA Security Network (PSA), PSA TEC, PSA University

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Alexandria Czoschke, learning and development manager, Arcules

June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Alexandria Czoschke, 33, is the learning and development manager for Arcules, based out of Chicago. Find out what her roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to her, what attracts her to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. CZOSCHKE: As the inaugural learning & development manager at Arcules,...

Alexandria Czoschke, Arcules, Arcules Academy, Emerging Leaders Under 40

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Hao-Wei Chen, former director, information security, Audible (an Amazon company)

June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Hao-Wei Chen, 38, is the former director of information security for Audible (an Amazon company), based out of Washington, D.C. Find out what his roles and responsibilities were, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him to the security industry as a young leader, and more. SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service. CHEN: My decade-long tenure at Amazon...

Amazon, Audible, Emerging Leaders Under 40, Hao-Wei Chen

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