Tag: Lee Odess
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 launches membership program and community for startup companies
February 24, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the launch of Startups in Security, a new community and accelerator program for security innovators.
This dynamic initiative, guided by SIA’s Executive Advisory Board, is an initiative designed to identify, support and partner with innovative startups, scale-ups and industry leaders shaping the future of security technology.
Startups in Security is designed for companies classified as startups or scale-ups...
AMAG Technology hosts inaugural Security Engineering Symposium Europe
October 24, 2024SSN Staff
TEWKESBURY, U.K.—AMAG Technology recently hosted its first Security Engineering Symposium (SES) Europe conference Oct. 17–18, 2024.
Over 70 end users, integrators and consultants from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) attended the event held at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. While this event has been held in the U.S. many times, it is the first time it was held in the United Kingdom.
AMAG President David Sullivan and Director of Sales-EMEA & APAC James Clark opened...
‘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...
SSN Access Control Webcast – Wrestling with the legacy to define modern electronic access control
June 12, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The advent of 2020 marked a change in the development of electronic access control as we know it, with systems evolving to meet the needs of a modern era.
Security Systems News’ latest webcast, “Modern Electronic Access Control: Redefining the Enterprise,” gathered together expert panelists to explore the changing shape of electronic access control. The panelists discussed and shared their insights on topics like the changing requirements & expectations...
ACS Quest scavenger hunt to make debut at ISC West
April 2, 2024SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—A “one-of-a-kind” experience awaits attendees at next week’s ISC West with the debut of ACS Quest, a scavenger hunt featuring the best in the #accesscontrol and #smartlock industry.
Limited to just 500 participants, ACS Quest is hosted by Access Control Executive Brief CEO Lee Odess and brings together industry influencers, manufacturers, and enthusiasts for an engaging exploration. With real prizes at stake, including a grand prize of $25,000 on both Wednesday,...
SIA announces conference lineup for AcceleRISE 2023
June 29, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry.
This year’s AcceleRISE will take place Aug. 14-16 at the Magnolia Hotel Denver.
AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking,...
SIA names Lee Odess as 2023 Committee Chair of the Year
February 13, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lee Odess, CEO of Access Control Executive Brief, as the 2023 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 Odess with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 28 during ISC West.
In 2022, Odess was instrumental in launching...
SIA reveals program for 2022 Securing New Ground conference
August 22, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 schedule, speaker lineup and program for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference taking place Oct. 18-19 at the Intercontinental Times Square in New York City.
At SNG 2022, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis.
This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends...
Latch names Lee Odess as GM of New Market Development
October 21, 2021SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Latch, maker of the full-building enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform LatchOS, announced that Lee Odess has joined its leadership team as General Manager of New Market Development.
“As we continue to build upon our vision for LatchOS and expand our foothold in the market, our team is laser focused on finding new ways to deliver on our promise of making all spaces better,” said Latch Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder Dhruva Rajendra. “Lee has spent...