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The Electronic Security Association salutes those who have served as president/chairman throughout the years. Their leadership and guidance has contributed to the legacy of ESA and provided a strong foundation as we look toward the future.

2024 Morris F. Weinstock Award Winner: John Loud

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is very pleased to announce that John Loud, president of Georgia-based LOUD Security Systems, is the recipient of the 2024 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award. The honor, which recognizes the lifetime achievement and service of an individual to the security and life safety industry, was implemented in 1970 in tribute to the remarkable contributions made by industry trailblazer Morris F. Weinstock.

As ESA Chairman and COO of Doyle Security Kevin Stone points out, “John Loud exemplifies everything the Morris F. Weinstock award stands for – vision, integrity, and a tireless commitment to advancing our industry. His leadership, both as president of LOUD Security Systems and during his time as ESA Chairman, has left an indelible mark on our association and the professionals we serve. John’s passion for protecting people and growing the next generation of leaders makes him more than deserving of this honor.”

Ironically enough, Loud did not begin his career anywhere close to the electronic security industry. His journey began with a degree in political science, after which he served as a flight attendant in training to be a pilot. It was a chance encounter that led him to start a business in the electronic security industry. And he hasn’t looked back since.

From asking industry colleagues for advice to getting involved in the community, Loud has prioritized networking throughout his career. This focus has revealed itself in his company as well, according to Loud. Since it was founded in 1995, LOUD Security has grown to employ 60 people and serves more than ten thousand customers across the United States – a level of growth that Loud attributes to being community-oriented, volunteering, and the company’s distinctive premise: To combine Today’s Technology with Old Fashioned Service for every customer it touches.  Loud has long been known for his ongoing passion and commitment to advancing the security and life safety industry. His mark has been beyond impressive.

“I am humbled to receive the Weinstock award, especially when I think of the people who have come before me,” Loud states. “For 30 years now, it has been a privilege to work in this industry with so many collaborative and innovative professionals. Together, we continue to bring the newest technology to our communities, building a safer and more secure community.”

 ESA’s Weinstock Person of the Year award is sponsored by Diamond Executive Strategic Partner, Resideo.

Past Morris F. Weinstock Winners:

2025 Sara E. Jackson Award Winner: Mike Keegan

The Electronic Security Association (ESA), is very pleased to announce that this year’s Sara E. Jackson Award recipient is Mike Keegan. Named after ESA’s former president, this prestigious award recognizes and honors an ESA member’s work on an association committee, task force, or board.  

“Mike Keegan’s leadership has always been grounded in service – service to our industry, to ESA, and to the countless professionals who rely on his insight and integrity,” notes ESA Chairman and COO of Doyle Security Kevin Stone. “Mike brought expertise and empathy to his role as President of Security America Reassurance Group, understanding the risks our members face because he’s walked in their shoes. His commitment to protecting and uplifting others perfectly reflects the legacy of the Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award. We are proud to honor Mike for his service to ESA and the industry.” 

Keegan currently serves as Vice President of Security Product Sales for Magnasphere Corporation, which has developed the award-winning and patented Magnasphere switch technology. Mike began his alarm industry career in 1985 and soon after became involved with the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, which is now known as the Electronic Security Association. He has a long history of service to the industry, having served as Regional Vice President in the Connecticut Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and as False Alarm Chair in the Pennsylvania Alarm Association. There, he also served as the industry liaison for the Model Cities Initiative which developed the false alarm reduction model still followed today.  

In 2003, shortly after the Electronic Security Association established the insurance company Security America Risk Retention Group (SARRG), Mike was elected the Class C shareholder representative on the board of directors, a position he held for seven years.  . Since 2011, Mike has served as President of Security America. He is a certified PSP (Physical Security Professional) through ASIS. Mike received the 2016 President’s Award from the Electronic Security Association for his dedication to the industry as a volunteer and the 2013 Humanitarian of the Year Award from Mission 500, which honored him for his contributions to those in need. 

“I have been in awe of prior winners and of their contributions to our industry. To be among the many who have inspired me and are friends, is a great honor,” Keegan says. “Looking back, my participation in Security America for the past 20 years and getting to be one of three alarm industry leaders in the Model Cities Project has been a great source of pride. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunities to give back to the industry that has given so much to me and my family.”

The Sara E. Jackson Award is sponsored by Telguard.

Past Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award Winners: