Tag: PSA Security Network (PSA)
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...
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...
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...
Specifically Speaking: Joe Maddox on the need to attract young talent
June 26, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Joe Maddox, physical security engineer at Jacobs, feels that the security industry should make a considerable effort to attract young talent.
“In my opinion, based only on observation, the mean age of personnel in this industry is too high,” he told SSN. “The security industry needs to be better at attracting the right type of technology-thirsty and creative minds from a younger demographic.”
Maddox cited the creativity that the security industry...
Emerging Leaders Under 40: Brooke Erickson, director of learning and development, PSA Security Network
June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Brooke Erickson, 35, is the director of learning and development for PSA Security Network, based out of Westminster, Colo. Find out what her roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to her, what attracts her to the security industry as a young leader, and more.
SSN: In 100 words or less, summarize your current role, outlining responsibilities and length of service.
ERICKSON: As the director of learning and development...
PSA Network announces 2024 scholarship recipients
May 31, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the recipients of its annual scholarships.
Ryan Knoll of Pro-Tec Design; Staci Eslinger of M3T Corp.; Jack Tadych of SecurAlarm; and Rich Campbell of RFI are the PSA Scholarship 2024 winners.
“PSA is thrilled to bring back its scholarship program to support the growth of talent at our systems integrators,” said Darryl Keeler, CEO of Tech...
PSA Network adds Shooter Detection Systems to technology partner lineup
May 28, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company, to its technology partner roster.
SDS offers Active Shooter Intelligence, a comprehensive solution that combines next-generation sensors, advanced situational awareness software and seamless data integration with 911 services.
PSA noted that SDS was added as a technology partner...
State of the Industry: ‘It’s an exciting time’
May 22, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—The regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), the evolution of technology adoptions, and the growth in M&A were among the topics addressed during the State of the Industry panel discussion at PSA TEC 2024.
Moderated by Matt Barnette, CEO, PSA Security Network, the panelists for one of the more popular sessions at PSA TEC were: Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association (SIA); John Mack, executive VP, co-head of investment banking, head of mergers & acquisitions,...
SIA names Bill Bozeman as honorary member
April 8, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) Executive Committee has named Bill Bozeman as an honorary SIA member.
Bozeman – a security industry veteran and longtime SIA member and SIA Board of Directors member – is one of only six individuals to have received this honor, joining fellow honorary members Les Gold, Joe Grillo, Sandy Jones, Dave McGowan, and Scott Schafer. SIA recognized Bozeman during ISC West.
Bozeman is the founder of Bozeman Strategic...
PSA Network unveils 2024 P3 partners
April 3, 2024SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the PSA Partner Program (P3) members for 2024.
The P3 program is a performance-based initiative designed for technology partners. It assesses and categorizes partners according to a set of criteria that mirror their achievements and impact within the network.
Partners meeting the minimum annual sales threshold undergo evaluation on a weighted scale. The cumulative...