Tag: Kevin Stone
ESA: FTC’s click-to-cancel rule 'imposes unnecessary and unlawful burdens’
November 6, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is steadfast in its opposition to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) newly adopted click-to-cancel rule, which allows consumers to cancel subscriptions more easily.
On Oct. 22, 2024, ESA filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to block the rule, which was announced on Oct. 16, and which requires sellers to offer subscribers “a way to cancel that’s as quick and easy as it...
ESA files petition for review regarding FTC’s click-to-cancel rule
October 31, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced that on Oct. 22, 2024, it filed a petition for review with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to block the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) newly adopted click-to-cancel rule, which allows consumers to cancel subscriptions more easily.
The petition, which ESA filed jointly with the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and the Interactive Advertising Bureau, seeks an order vacating...
ESA Board of Directors approves competency directors, officer positions
June 25, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—Members of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently approved several competency director and officer positions.
After voting for recent director positions concluded on May 24, Chair-elect Kevin Stone recommended two competency directors and requested board approval on June 2. These director positions are selected based on their subject matter expertise and must be an owner, officer, or employee of an ESA member in good standing. Each competency director shall serve...
ESA Board of Directors elects Michael Barnes as treasurer
January 11, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the election of Michael Barnes as treasurer and will serve as chairman of the ESA Finance Committee.
Barnes’ election took place following the ESA Board of Directors meeting on Nov. 30, 2023. He succeeds Kevin Stone, who assumes the role of chairman elect from 2023-2024.
“I’m delighted that Michael Barnes will serve as treasurer and Finance Committee chairman for ESA,”...
ESA announces Kevin Stone as chairman elect for 2023-2024
July 27, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced Kevin Stone, COO and executive vice president of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, N.Y., as the association’s chairman elect for 2023-2024.
As the association’s current chairman, John Loud, finishes his term, Stone will serve as chairman elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
“The future of a thriving ESA depends on a leader who can help drive excellence and embrace our members to have...
Doyle Security Systems President/CEO Jack Doyle – ‘I feel incredibly lucky to have this opportunity’
July 18, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Doyle Security Systems has provided safety and security services in Upstate New York and surrounding communities for more than 100 years.
Family owned and operated since 1919, the Rochester, N.Y.-based provider of integrated security management products and services recently announced the promotion of Jack Doyle, the great-great-grandson of company founder John A. Doyle, to president and CEO, becoming the fifth generation to lead his family’s company.
In this exclusive...
ESA announces membership campaign volunteers
February 7, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced that its membership campaign volunteers consist of 21 security industry leaders who have committed to spearheading record-setting membership engagement for the association in 2023.
The group of volunteers are:
1. Ben Murray of Affiliated Monitoring
2. Bob Ricucci of Advanced Security Technologies
3. Cameron Fleck of NewVision Security
4. Dean Belisle...
ESA names Kevin Stone as Finance Committee Chair
September 23, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced that Kevin Stone, CEO of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, NY, who was recently appointed as Treasurer on the association’s Board of Directors, has additionally become the Chair of ESA’s Finance Committee.
“My goal is to make things even better,” Stone said. “Anything we can do to increase ESA membership is very good for the industry and obviously a lot of our revenue comes...
Steve Firestone, Jamie Vos join ESA Board of Directors
August 29, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced it recently installed Jamie Vos, President of Security Solutions Northwest, and Steve Firestone, CEO of Firestone Strategies Group, on its new Board of Directors.
The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance of ESA affairs and to set the direction to optimize the growth and performance of the organization. Each board member has a responsibility for ensuring...
ESA welcomes two new board members
July 14, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently installed two new members on its Board of Directors - Rick Seymour, CEO, CSI Palm Beach, and Michael Barnes, Founding Partner, Barnes Associates, Inc.
Seymour and Barnes were installed onto the ESA Board of Directors during the ESA Annual Meeting at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) and began their term on July 1.
The purpose of a director on the ESA Board is to work collectively as a team to provide good governance...