Tag: Tracy Larson
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...
Valsoft enters sales management software space with acquisition of WeSuite
April 4, 2024SSN Staff
MONTREAL—Valsoft Corp., a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, has announced the acquisition of WeSuite, a provider of sales management software solutions tailored for the security and technology services sectors.
Since its inception in 2008, WeSuite has led the charge in transforming sales management with comprehensive solutions that streamline complex processes. The innovative suite begins with WeOpportunity, a platform...
WeSuite to unveil new Business Forms Module at ISC West
March 11, 2024SSN Staff
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—WeSuite, a software manufacturer of sales management tools for technology sales and service providers, has announced it will introduce a new Business Forms Module and email-based automated approval of presale estimates at ISC West in Las Vegas next month.
Both features will be available to users of WeSuite’s web-based platform, QuoteAnywhere, without the need for configuration or management via WeEstimate software. As WeSuite continues to invest in its QuoteAnywhere...
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...