Tag: Tracy Larson
WeSuite announces strategic integration with System Surveyor
March 28, 2025SSN Staff
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—WeSuite, the creator of sales management software for security technology providers, has announced its strategic integration with System Surveyor, a platform for site surveys and system design.
Security integrators often face the challenge of helping their customers visualize and fully understand proposed solutions during the sales process. By integrating the site survey and design directly into the written scope of work within the proposal, customers can easily verify...
WeSuite expands QuoteAnywhere to full-featured standalone sales platform
January 27, 2025SSN Staff
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—WeSuite, a manufacturer of sales management software for security technology sales and service providers, has announced the expansion of its web-based sales software, QuoteAnywhere, to a full-featured, standalone, lead-to-close sales platform.
QuoteAnywhere now includes many winning features previously only available in WeSuite’s WeOpportunity and WeEstimate software, as well as a full array of configuration and administration capabilities, making it the perfect...
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...
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 adds Andre Greco of Xcelerate Sales to its board of directors
September 12, 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, has announced the appointment of Andre Greco, cofounder and vice president of Xcelerate Sales, to its board of directors.
With over three decades of experience in the electronic security industry and a strong background in community service, Greco will play an instrumental role in advancing the organization’s mission.
“It is truly...
‘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...
Mission 500 names Tristin Vaccaro as new community engagement coordinator
August 9, 2024SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500, the security industry's non-profit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, has announced the appointment of Tristin Vaccaro as the new community engagement coordinator.
Vaccaro, the owner of Vaccaro Copywriting and Marketing Solutions, brings a wealth of experience in communications within the security industry.
"We are so excited to welcome Tristin to the Mission 500 team," said Tracy Larson, president...
Industry luminary Jim Henry passes away, colleagues reflect
April 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Legend. Great friend. Terrific presence. Mentor.
These are just some of the heartfelt tributes and reflections from colleagues and friends of industry luminary Jim Henry, one of the inaugural winners of the Security Systems News (SSN) Security Legend award, who passed away on April 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was 70.
Henry spent more than 50 years in the security industry, from the early days of running a business with his family to later working for behemoths...
'WeSuite continues’ under PE ownership
April 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—WeSuite’s recent acquisition by Valsoft, a Montreal-based private equity firm with a “buy-and-hold" philosophy, will take the sales management solutions company to the next level, says President Tracy Larson.
“The biggest thing for us, as a small company, is we're going to be able to accelerate the path we were already on - to be able to deliver some of the big items on our roadmap more efficiently and quickly, and potentially expand into...
Nikki Nemarich named to Mission 500 board
April 4, 2024SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500, the charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, has announced Nikki Nemarich of Axis Communications as its newest board member.
Nemarich’s extensive experience and dedication to the security industry make her an invaluable addition to Mission 500, the organization said in its announcement.
Since 2021, Nemarich has been instrumental in driving the company’s digital marketing efforts, placing customers at the...