ESA’s Executive Management Professionals Grow by More than 40 Percent

Launched in the third quarter of 2012, the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) Executive Management Professionals (EMP) group has seen more than a 40 percent increase in membership during the first quarter of 2013. ESA’s Executive Management Professionals Grow by More than 40 PercentGroup continues to gain members as leaders share ideas, educational opportunitiesIrving, Texas (April 23, 2013) — Launched in the third quarter of 2012, the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) Executive Management Professionals (EMP) group has seen more than a 40 percent increase in membership during the first quarter of 2013. The group currently has 135 members but continues to add new members almost every week. EMP is now the leading community for individuals who are responsible for the strategic and financial leadership of electronic security integration and monitoring companies.”The motivating factor for joining is the information and networking that is provided,” said Dee Ann Harn, EMP chair and CEO of RFI Enterprises, Inc. “The group tackles issues such as company valuation, financing, business model development, mergers and acquisitions – you name it. If a leader has to deal with it, we talk about it and share ideas.”Joining the EMP group is free for ESA members who are in strategic and financial leadership roles within their companies. “The EMP group has a very strong membership base of extremely knowledgeable leaders. Because of that, we want to support them with information and tools to help them run their businesses efficiently and help them develop valuable peer relationships with one another,” said Michael Pope, EMP vice-chair and president of Safety Technologies, Inc. “We publish a quarterly newsletter and provide seminars focusing on executive leadership to help build skills and exchange ideas.” The members last met at the 2013 ESA Leadership Summit where they outlined their goals for 2013, and discussed quarterly webinar topics, unique research and content for the quarterly e-newsletter, Executive Management Insights. The Q2 newsletter will cover change management and constructing agreements for full valuation. Please visit www.esaweb.org/EMP to submit inquiries and interest in joining. The EMPs are sponsored by Linear and Monitronics. ABOUT ESA Established in 1948, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) is the largest trade association representing the electronic life safety and security industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. In cooperation with an alliance of chapter associations, ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. ESA may be reached at (888) 447-1689 or on the Web at www.ESAweb.org. You are receiving this press release as a courtesy of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). If you prefer to receive information in a different format, or as an attachment, or if you need additional information, please contact the Communications Department.Electronic Security Association6333 N. State Highway 161, Suite 350 • Irving, TX 75038Toll Free (888) 447-1689 • Local (972) 807-6800 • Fax (972) 807-6883 All content 2013 © Electronic Security Association, Inc. Launched in the third quarter of 2012, the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) Executive Management Professionals (EMP) group has seen more than a 40 percent increase in membership during the first quarter of 2013. For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASEESA Media ContactsLaurie KnoxVice President,Communications & Public RelationsPhone: (888) 447-1689 ext. 6825E-mail: [email protected] OgleCommunications SpecialistPhone: (888) 447-1689 ext. 6813E-mail: [email protected] BengtsonCommunications CoordinatorPhone: (888) 447-1689 ext. 6811E-mail: [email protected]’s Executive Management Professionals Grow by More than 40 PercentGroup continues to gain members as leaders share ideas, educational opportunitiesIrving, Texas (April 23, 2013) “” Launched in the third quarter of 2012, the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) Executive Management Professionals (EMP) group has seen more than a 40 percent increase in membership during the first quarter of 2013. The group currently has 135 members but continues to add new members almost every week. EMP is now the leading community for individuals who are responsible for the strategic and financial leadership of electronic security integration and monitoring companies.”The motivating factor for joining is the information and networking that is provided,” said Dee Ann Harn, EMP chair and CEO of RFI Enterprises, Inc. “The group tackles issues such as company valuation, financing, business model development, mergers and acquisitions ““ you name it. If a leader has to deal with it, we talk about it and share ideas.”Joining the EMP group is free for ESA members who are in strategic and financial leadership roles within their companies. “The EMP group has a very strong membership base of extremely knowledgeable leaders. Because of that, we want to support them with information and tools to help them run their businesses efficiently and help them develop valuable peer relationships with one another,” said Michael Pope, EMP vice-chair and president of Safety Technologies, Inc. “We publish a quarterly newsletter and provide seminars focusing on executive leadership to help build skills and exchange ideas.” The members last met at the 2013 ESA Leadership Summit where they outlined their goals for 2013, and discussed quarterly webinar topics, unique research and content for the quarterly e-newsletter, Executive Management Insights. The Q2 newsletter will cover change management and constructing agreements for full valuation. Please visit www.esaweb.org/EMP to submit inquiries and interest in joining. The EMPs are sponsored by Linear and Monitronics. ABOUT ESA Established in 1948, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) is the largest trade association representing the electronic life safety and security industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. In cooperation with an alliance of chapter associations, ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. ESA may be reached at (888) 447-1689 or on the Web at www.ESAweb.org. You are receiving this press release as a courtesy of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). If you prefer to receive information in a different format, or as an attachment, or if you need additional information, please contact the Communications Department.Electronic Security Association6333 N. State Highway 161, Suite 350 “¢ Irving, TX 75038Toll Free (888) 447-1689 “¢ Local (972) 807-6800 “¢ Fax (972) 807-6883 All content 2013 © Electronic Security Association, Inc.