Tag: Janet Fenner
Mission 500 announces 2025 Board of Directors
January 9, 2025SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, has announced several key updates to its Board of Directors.
Jason Lutz, previously treasurer, has been named chair, succeeding co-chairs Tracy Larson and Janet Fenner. Board member John Nemerofsky has been named treasurer, and Garrett Savage, secretary, succeeding Sarah Flanagan.
“I want to sincerely...
Security industry benefit concert raises over $11,000
November 13, 2024SSN Staff
MIAMI, Fla. — Mission 500 joined forces with Axis Communications for an uplifting evening of music to raise funds for Hurricane Helene victims in Nashville on Oct. 17, 2024.
With the generosity of event attendees and a matching contribution from Axis, the fundraiser garnered over $11,000 to support families impacted by the disaster, with proceeds to be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Eastern Tennessee.
“It’s inspiring to see what’s possible when community-focused...
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...
Mission 500 unites industry nonprofits at 2024 Women in Security & Ally Gala
October 8, 2024SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500, the security industry's nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, recently spearheaded a collaboration of major security industry charities at the 2024 Women in Security & Ally Gala.
Taking place on Sept. 21, 2024, ahead of the Global Security Exchange (GSX), this event brought together Mission 500, Moms in Security Global Outreach (MISGO), and Aiding Security Professionals in Need (ASPIN) to support the Global...
‘Giving their time and support’ - Mission 500 mentor auction to help children in need
September 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
ORLANDO, Fla.—The item up for bid at Mission 500’s upcoming silent auction is not really an item in the literal sense – it’s an opportunity to spend invaluable time with some of the security industry’s top leaders.
The industry's non-profit organization is hosting a mentor auction during the Global Women in Security Gala on Sept. 21, at The Westgate Resort in Orlando, Fla., just two days before the start of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024.
“It’s...
SIA unveils 2024 Women in Security Forum Power 100
March 8, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the 2024 honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry.
The 2024 WISF Power 100 honorees...
WISF feature : ‘This industry is exciting and very special,' says Tracy Larson
February 21, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—To say that Tracy Larson has made her mark in the security industry is an understatement.
Larson serves as president and founding partner of WeSuite, a provider of industry-specific sales software for security, IT and AV integrators, based out of White Plains, N.Y.
“We enable security systems integrators, alarm, fire, and technology companies to record and track prospects, accurately and profitably estimate material, labor, chargeable items and recurring services,...
An ISC West session from the girls, for the girls
March 29, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
LAS VEGAS—The security industry has historically been considered a male-dominated field, but that has certainly changed in recent years.
Although women in security still face professional, as well as personal, challenges as they attempt to achieve a healthy work-life balance, four ladies who have forged successful careers in the security industry will attempt to address these concerns during an ISC West session titled, “What We've Learned Along the Way: Career Advice from the Girls,...
Mission 500 annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser set for ISC West 2023
January 24, 2023SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500 has announced that the annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser benefiting children in need across the United States will once again be held live at ISC West this year.
The event will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. local time and takes place at Sunset Park in Las Vegas.
Registration to participate in this year’s event is already open and can be accessed by visiting www.security5kreg.com. For those who...
Mission 500, Moms in Security hosting second annual cornhole event for charity
January 9, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—Mission 500 and Moms in Security Global Outreach (MISGO) are joining forces again to raise funds for two great causes as the second annual cornhole tournament takes place on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET at Kirkbride Hall, 5 Patriot Hills Lane in Stony Point, N.Y.
The tournament promotes team building while bringing much attention to Mission 500’s cause of helping underprivileged children and families in need across the U.S. In addition, the event...