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Emerging Leaders Under 40

The Security Systems News “Emerging Leaders Under 40” (formally known as 40 Under 40) is an annual award that is presented to a diverse and talented group of young professionals representing the next generation of leaders in security. Each year, the “Emerging Leaders Under 40” class features a stellar mix of security systems integrators, consultants, dealers and monitoring professionals, as well as end users and other industry professionals.

Nominate yourself or a colleague today for the Emerging Leaders Under 40 Class of 2025! We're now seeking exceptional integrators, end users, and consultants who are making a substantial impact in the industry. If you or someone you know fits this description, join us in honoring and celebrating these young leaders who are shaping the future.

Check out the Emerging Leaders under 40 Class of 2024 yearbook!

Emerging Leaders Under 40

Emerging Leaders Under 40: Deanna VanHout, senior program manager, QCIC

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Deanna VanHout, 39, is the senior program manager for QCIC, based out of Minneapolis. 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. VANHOUT: With over 17 years of professional experience in the field of sales and...

Deanna VanHout, Emerging Leaders Under 40, Paladin Technologies, QCIC

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Tiffany Renz, director of sales, North America, HID

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Tiffany Renz, 39, is the director of sales, North America, for HID, based out of Lancaster, Pa. 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. RENZ: As a sales director for North America at HID over the past five...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, HID, Security Systems News (SSN), Tiffany Renz

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Richie Petitbon III, president of business development, Petitbon Alarm Co.

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Richie Petitbon III, 27, is the president of business development for Petibon Alarm Co., based out of Crofton, Md. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him 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. PETITBON: Upon college graduation, I joined Petitbon Alarm...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, Petitbon Alarm Co., Richie Petitbon III

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Greg Massullo, director of sales, ScanSource

June 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Greg Massullo, 31, is the director of sales for ScanSource, based out of Greenville, S.C. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him 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. MASSULLO: In my eight-year tenure at ScanSource, I have been leading an inside sales...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, Greg Massullo, ScanSource, Security Systems News (SSN)

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Mitch Hacker, senior marketing manager, Intellicene

June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Mitch Hacker, 30, is the senior marketing manager for Intellicene, based out of Los Angeles. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him 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. HACKER: As Intellicene’s senior marketing manager, I excel in sculpting...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, Intellicene, Mitch Hacker

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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...

Brooke Erickson, Emerging Leaders Under 40, PSA Security Network (PSA), PSA TEC, PSA University

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Alexandria Czoschke, learning and development manager, Arcules

June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Alexandria Czoschke, 33, is the learning and development manager for Arcules, based out of Chicago. 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. CZOSCHKE: As the inaugural learning & development manager at Arcules,...

Alexandria Czoschke, Arcules, Arcules Academy, Emerging Leaders Under 40

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Hao-Wei Chen, former director, information security, Audible (an Amazon company)

June 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Hao-Wei Chen, 38, is the former director of information security for Audible (an Amazon company), based out of Washington, D.C. Find out what his roles and responsibilities were, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him 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. CHEN: My decade-long tenure at Amazon...

Amazon, Audible, Emerging Leaders Under 40, Hao-Wei Chen

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran, senior manager, security products, Salesforce

June 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran, 39, is the senior manager of security products for Salesforce, based out of New York. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him 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. CHANDRASEKARAN: With over 15 years of dedicated experience in...

Emerging Leaders Under 40, Salesforce, Senthilkumar Chandrasekaran

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Emerging Leaders Under 40: Robert Brent, senior director, customer success, Netwatch Group

June 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Robert Brent, 30, is the senior director of customer success at Netwatch Group, based out of Oceanside, Calif. Find out what his roles and responsibilities are, what being an Emerging Leader Under 40 means to him, what attracts him 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. BRENT: In the last 1.5 years as senior director of customer...

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