Photo Courtesy of Security Sales and Integration ESA member companies dominated the 25th year of Security Sales & Integration’s (SSI) SAMMY Awards by filling 11 out of 14 award categories. This one of a kind program recognizes and honors dealers...
Every passion begins as a moment of curiosity – an interest sparked by a reaction to something unexpected or unexplored. For Merlin Guilbeau, CEO of ESA and industry veteran, there have been many moments along the way where his interest...
In four years, one dynamic duo has partnered to raise more than $200,000 for children living in severe need. ESA Member Brinks Home Security, a long-standing security company driven by passionate leaders and staff, not only provides security to one million residents and businesses in the United States, but has teamed up with Mission 500 to serve children and families...
ESA Member Holmes Security Systems of North Carolina earned multiple Resideo Connect awards in late 2019. Resideo recognized the company with its Life Safety Award, Community Service Award, Circle of Excellence, Security Marketing Excellence Award and the 2019 Medal of Honor. According to Stephen Wheeler, president of Holmes Security Systems, his company won these awards because of the team’s dedication...
John Loud, president of LOUD Security Systems in Georgia and ESA’s most recently elected vice president of the Executive Committee, did not begin his career anywhere close to the electronic security industry. His journey began with a degree in political...
The electronic security industry and its related technologies are increasingly being used to provide novel services in a wide variety of scenarios. One such innovation is offered by ESA Member company Moon Security, which provides a unique service to courts...
How connected are you with your company? For today’s security executives, encouraging workplace connections may be a vital element in company success. Retaining satisfied employees is a major concern at a time when the cost of recruiting, training and onboarding...
ESA member company B Safe Security (B Safe) recently acquired nearby companies Securitech and DC Security Systems, continuing a trend of growth and acquisitions for the company. Neil Appel, vice president of sales and marketing at B Safe, says the transition went smoothly for the team, which is no stranger...
Ben Brookhart and Erik Randesi are the dream team of the security and life safety industry. As CEO and President of Power Home Technologies respectfully, their efforts have brought home security to thousands of families across the United States. “I...
It’s not just because it feels good; studies have shown that gathering your employees to give back to your community provides many advantages for your company. According to the 2017 Deloitte Volunteerism Study, 74% of employees think volunteerism provides an...