John Loud, president of LOUD Security Systems in Georgia and most recently elected as ESA's next Chairman on the Board of Directors, did not begin his career anywhere close to the electronic security industry. His journey began with a degree...
Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry from February. Federal Legislative Summary – February 2022 If you ever want to know how bizarre things can get in Congress, take a...
Members of the Electronic Security Association recently voted for several open positions on its Board of Directors. These positions were vacated by outgoing board members, having made significant impact on the association including: Dee Ann Harn, CEO of RFI Enterprises...
Out of an abundance of concern for the well-being of our community, with many variables beyond our control, we believe moving forward with an in-person event in Louisville would not be in the best interest of the health and safety of the...
We all can agree that contracts are a must in this industry - an absolute must. When a lawsuit is a mere ticked off customer away, it is imperative that contracts be clear and concise. I know the contract process...
Continuing education is for everyone — from the lifelong learner to the ambitious success seeker. ESA’s National Training School courses and CEU programs are designed to help electronic security and life safety professionals advance in easily accessible and robust ways....
Last week, during the virtual Leadership Summit, Don McInnis was named the ESA National Training School Instructor of the Year. McInnis began teaching for the ESA National Training School in 1987, and throughout his 33 years of instructing, he has...
Better serve customers to become a family favorite We all have them. The “tried and true” brands that we don’t stray from. When you are a small business, the ultimate question is how do we get a customer to trust, invest and rely on our...
First Place Overall National Finalist – Megan O’Grady of Florida Megan O’Grady, the recipient of this year’s ESA Youth Scholarship national first place award, was inspired by her father to give back to society and even create new ways to serve her community. She is...
Not long ago, the PTZ functionality, megapixel count and hard technical specs alone might have made an impressive camera system. The more clearly one could see an individual and track their movement, the better. Bonus points were awarded for efficiently transmitting and storing the footage. However, clear video...