The 2024 Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) Golf Classic tournament, formerly known as the AIREF Golf Classic, is set to take place on Monday, May 13 at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. This event, held in conjunction with...
ESA’s Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (LINC) Invites Integrator and Associate Members to Submit Nominations by February 15 ESA announced the commencement of the annual election process for the Board of Directors on January 23. 2024. The Leadership Identification &...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the physical security space have hit record-smashing rates in the last several years. But perhaps no other company has made so many back-to-back acquisitions as Pye-Barker. Founded by John Pye and Ben Barker in 1946,...
This summer of 2023, ESA asked a team of respected industry professionals to help update the ESA National Training School Video System Technologies education program. We spoke with the program contributors to learn more about their industry experience and expertise....
As we move closer to the unveiling of the 2023 Security Industry Compensation Study on February 1st, 2024, the anticipation is mounting. This report is a joint effort between the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), the Electronic Security Association...
ESA proudly announces that Michael Barnes was elected as Treasurer and will serve as Chairman of the ESA Finance Committee following the ESA Board of Directors' meeting on November 30, 2023. Barnes succeeds Kevin Stone, who assumes the role of Chairman...
In an era where security concerns have reached unprecedented heights, the role of innovative leaders in shaping the landscape of safety and protection is more crucial than ever. Among these trailblazers, there stand four remarkable individuals at Resideo, the forefront...
ESA's Executive Strategic Partners invest annually in the Association to grow important initiatives, improve our members’ businesses, and take the industry to greater heights. Without these partnerships, ESA, which is a nonprofit organization, would not be able to fulfill its...
Growing up in Iowa, I was used to living in a smaller state that was relatively overlooked. I mean, in comparison to a state like California (which can sneeze and leave about 6 other states feeling the impact), we didn’t...
The electronic security industry works intimately with public safety organizations such as police departments, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs, all of which offer vital services to our communities, keeping people, places and property safe. This holiday season, electronic security and life...