Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes John Nemerofsky as FAST Board of Directors Chair

John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer at SAGE Integration, will lead the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry.

DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named John Nemerofsky of SAGE Integration as chair of the FAST Board of Directors. Nemerofsky will lead the board of directors drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals.

With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, John Nemerofsky has dedicated his career to advancing the innovation and integration of security technology – protecting the people, facilities and reputations of enterprise clients nationwide. In 2019, he assumed the role of chief operating officer at SAGE Integration, a national security integration provider operating across 62 major U.S. metro areas and boasting a team of over 19,000 installer partner specialists. Under Nemerofsky’s strategic guidance, the company has become a formidable force in the security industry. During his tenure at Niscayah – now Stanley Security Systems – Nemerofsky was instrumental in the organization’s growth to over $1 billion in revenue. Beyond his role at SAGE, Nemerofsky is deeply engaged in the security industry on multiple fronts, including his active involvement in FAST and service on SIA’s Board of Directors and as chair of the SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee. Nemerofsky also sits on the boards of PSA and Security Sales & Integration Magazine and is chairperson of the SecurityXchange and contributes quarterly columns to Security Business Magazine, sharing his expertise for the betterment of the industry.

“I’m truly honored to step into the role of chair for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent,” said Nemerofsky. “FAST plays a critical role in addressing one of our industry’s greatest challenges: attracting, development and retaining skilled professionals who are the backbone of everything we do.”

Nemerofsky assumes the role of FAST chair from Kerri Sutherland, manager of human resources business partnerships at Axis Communications, who will remain on the FAST board and oversee the foundation’s Security Technician of the Year Awards.

“John Nemerofsky is an inspiring and accomplished leader in our industry, and we congratulate him on the well-deserved honor of leading the FAST Board of Directors. Over the course of his career, John has been a driving force for innovation and success and has demonstrated a strong commitment to nurturing the next generation of security professionals, and his talent, expertise and dedication will be immensely beneficial to FAST’s work to foster the next generation of security industry leaders,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “We thank outgoing FAST board chair Kerri Sutherland for her exceptional leadership on the board and on key FAST initiatives like the Security Industry Compensation Study, FAST’s partnership on the development of the Security Industry Careers Guide, initial development of FAST’s fundraising programs at SIA Honors Night and the Security Technician of the Year Awards.”

FAST is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry. Created in 2020 through a partnership of SIA and ESA – the industry’s leading associations – FAST connects passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life safety. The foundation brings awareness to the career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe.

The FAST website offers job seekers information about the security industry’s growth and unique position at the convergence of cutting-edge technology and a mission that matters, the types of roles available in the industry, what employers are looking for, leading certifications in physical security and cybersecurity and a jobs board featuring immediate opportunities in security technology and life safety. The FAST Jobs Board allows job seekers to search by keyword, job title and location and has featured thousands of jobs from over 800 companies.

FAST’s key efforts include outreach to schools, colleges and universities to increase awareness of the exciting and rewarding careers available in security; research on the industry’s workforce development needs and possible solutions; recognition programs to celebrate the work of security technicians; events; and continuing education resources to help those already in the industry stay current with rapidly emerging and evolving technologies.

FAST’s school and outreach programs, research and resources are funded by individual and organizational donations. You can donate to FAST here. Learn more about getting involved with FAST activities on the Partner With FAST page.

About FAST

FAST is a 501(c)(3) organization created by ESA and SIA to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. FAST is dedicated to connecting passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in the electronic security and life safety industry. Through a partnership of the industry’s leading associations, ESA and SIA, FAST brings awareness to the career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe.

About SIA

SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,600 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.

About ESA

Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic security and life safety industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.