It is amazing how time flies! I am amazed that nearly two years have passed since I took the position of President and now Chairman of ESA. This role, like many others, came with facing certain challenges and during my...
Over the past months I’ve spoken a lot about my journey to lead Guyana to the final round of the World Cup Qualifiers. This was my big, hairy, audacious goal (Jim Collins, Good to Great). It had never been done...
Fort Worth, Texas – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has launched the Security Nation Podcast, with its inaugural episode being released and announced at the Electronic Security Expo in Fort Worth Texas. Security Nation Podcast will bring on security pros...
Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry from May. Federal Legislative Summary – May 2022 Congress continues to move slowly as it is now focused on what can be done...
The senseless shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX serve as stark reminders how far we have to go to resolve many societal problems. Everyone reading this has their own ideas about the root cause and potential means to resolve...
During the 2020 global pandemic, we saw the incredible rise of communication technologies and how integrated they have become in our everyday lives. In-person meetings now had to be completely virtual. No one would have ever expected society to dramatically...
Presented by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent and bringing together top organizations, the 2022 study will provide the security industry with the data it needs to effectively recruit and hire talent. SILVER SPRING, Maryland – Recognizing the industry’s need...
We hear it from members and from other trade associations with skilled workforces – “I can’t find enough people for the open positions I have”. This is a common theme throughout the country and is evidenced by the 10.25 million...
Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry from April. Federal Legislative Summary – April 2022 The political divide in Congress is as wide as it has ever been, so no...
Tell me, ever hear a salesperson say something like this: “Just had a great meeting. I think there is going to be $100,000 (or $10,000 or $1MM) of business there!” Yet somehow that great meeting never turns into any business....