Tag: Board of Directors
Kurt Takahashi joins Constellis Board of Directors
March 26, 2025SSN Staff
HERNDON, Va.—Constellis, a provider of risk management and mission support services, has announced the addition of Netwatch Group CEO Kurt Takahashi to its board of directors.
With a dynamic career spanning thirty years in high-tech hardware, software, and security services, Takahashi is known for transforming businesses, fostering innovation, and driving exceptional growth.
As CEO of Netwatch Group, Takahashi has redefined global proactive monitoring by integrating international...
SIA appoints Lee Odess to its board of directors
March 19, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lee Odess to serve as the newest member of the SIA Board of Directors.
Odess is the CEO of The Access Control Collective (TACC), where he leads a dynamic portfolio of brands that shape how the access and smart lock industry evolves, communicates and innovates. Through multiple channels, he extends his influence and helps businesses navigate and excel in the evolving business landscape. These channels include...
SIA names Jeff Huggins as 2025 Committee Chair of the Year
March 4, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jeff Huggins of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives.
SIA will present Huggins with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
Huggins is the vice president for government...
Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco named 2025 SIA Members of the Year
February 25, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco have been named 2025 Members of the Year. SIA will present the honorees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
The SIA Member of the Year Award honors SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events and the SIA Education at ISC...
SIA names ADT’s Holly Borgmann as 2025 SIA Chair’s Award honoree
February 21, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award.
The award is presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Borgmann with the award at Security Hill Day, an executive event that raises the collective...
SIA announces 2025 Board of Directors nominations
February 13, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that its Nominations Committee has recommended nine individuals to serve as members of the SIA Board of Directors, pursuant to the SIA bylaws.
These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering during ISC West 2025 in April.
The following three individuals have been nominated for an initial two-year term starting in 2025:
Min Kyriannis,...
ADT appoints Thomas Gartland to board of directors
January 27, 2025SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. — ADT has announced the appointment of Thomas Gartland to the company’s board of directors as an additional independent director.
In conjunction with his appointment, Gartland will join the board’s Audit Committee.
“We are pleased to welcome Tom to our board of directors,” said Jim DeVries, ADT chairman, president and CEO. “Tom’s proven track record of driving operational excellence and his strategic mindset make him an outstanding...
SIA announces the 2025 Security Megatrends
December 12, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2025 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2024 survey data and focus group input received from hundreds of top security industry business leaders, association...
Evolv Technology appoints John Kedzierski as CEO, president, and director
December 9, 2024SSN Staff
WALTHAM, Mass.—Evolv Technology has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Kedzierski as the company’s new chief executive officer, president and as a member of the board, effective Dec. 16, 2024.
Kedzierski will succeed Michael Ellenbogen, who has been serving as the company’s interim president and chief executive officer since October, when President and CEO Peter George was terminated without cause as the company continues its internal investigation involving...
Evolv Technology terminates CEO Peter George amidst internal investigation
October 31, 2024SSN Staff
WALTHAM, Mass.—Evolv Technology’s Board of Directors has announced the termination of President and CEO Peter George without cause, effective immediately, as the company continues its internal investigation involving allegations of misconduct during sales transactions and subsequent inaccurate financial reporting.
The Board of Directors has appointed cofounder Michael Ellenbogen, Evolv’s chief innovation officer and a member of the board, as interim president and CEO.
Evolv’s...