Tag: Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST)
Honoring technicians, WWE style
February 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
I never thought that the worlds of the security industry and professional wrestling would ever cross, until this past weekend!
My son and I were watching the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Royal Rumble on Saturday, and one of the matches featured a World Heavyweight title match between the champion, Cody Rhodes, and one of the company’s top “villains,” Kevin Owens, aka KO.
Well, much to my surprise, as Owens walked down the aisle for his match, he was sporting a t-shirt...
FAST announces 2025 National Security Technician Day
January 2, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day, an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across the country.
On National Security Technician Day 2025 and the week that follows, FAST encourages all businesses and individuals in the security industry to recognize the hard work, dedication and skills that security technicians provide.
From the installation...
FAST adds Salesforce’s Jeff Fulciniti to Board of Directors
October 21, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jeff Fulciniti of Salesforce to its Board of Directors.
FAST is an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.
Fulciniti is a distinguished senior technology leader with extensive cross-functional...
SIA names John Nemerofsky as 2024 George R. Lippert Memorial Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career...
FAST launches “Talent for Tomorrow” fundraiser during Workforce Development Month
September 5, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the launch of its Talent for Tomorrow fundraiser, coinciding with Workforce Development Month.
Throughout September, FAST aims to raise $10,000 to support its mission of attracting, training and retaining new talent within the security industry. This initiative is held in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA).
The...
Tip of the spear, tip of the cap
August 28, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
If James Brown was considered the hardest working man in show business, John Nemerofsky may be the security industry’s equivalent to the “Godfather of Soul.”
To list John’s accomplishments in his more than 25 years in the security industry would take several paragraphs. Instead, let’s focus on John Nemerofsky, the man – one of the hardest-working individuals I have come across in my nearly four years working for Security Systems News.
I’ll start with...
FAST names Allied Universal’s Jim Lantrip to Board of Directors
August 22, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services to its Board of Directors.
The FAST Board of Directors, drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.
Lantrip is a seasoned security industry veteran with over 30 years of experience....
John Nemerofsky named chair of PSA Managed Services Committee
July 30, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Security Network has announced the appointment of SAGE Integration Chief Operating Officer (COO) John Nemerofsky as chairperson for PSA’s Managed Services Committee.
“Beyond being a legend in the SecTech Industry, John has been a member of many PSA committees and previously chaired the PSA Leadership Committee,” PSA said in its announcement. “His dedication and leadership continue to inspire us all.”
With a career spanning over...
FAST announces winners of 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) has announced the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
Now in its second year, this initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.
The 2024 Security Technician of the Year awardees are:
Calvin Sprague,...
SIA names Dan Moceri as 2023 George R. Lippert Memorial Award winner
October 26, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Moceri as the 2023 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Moceri will be presented with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during the 2023 SIA Honors Night reception – and will accept it on behalf of Convergint colleagues around the world.
Moceri...