Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
Security Industry Association Names Lee Odess as 2023 Committee Chair of the Year
Odess, chair of the SIA Proptech Advisory Board, will be honored at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lee Odess, CEO of Access Control Executive Brief, as the 2023 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: American Alarm and Communications
Security Industry Association (SIA) member American Alarm and Communications is a security systems integration and monitoring company serving homes and businesses across New England. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Weymouth, Randolph and Auburn, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; Wallingford, Connecticut; and Warwick, Rhode Island. SIA spoke with John Fallon, technical…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: New Member-Created Resources, Can’t-Miss Events and Courses, Networking Opportunities and More
Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Archer, Asfalis Advisors, BadgePass, FaceFirst, FaceTec, Fiset Security Consulting, GRAPH Strategy, Hechtman Venture Development, Leonardo/ELSAG LPR…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Ai-RGUS
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Ai-RGUS offers artificial intelligence (AI) software to manage security camera systems efficiently. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with regional sales managers in different parts of the United States and clients throughout North America and abroad. Ai-RGUS was recognized by SIA as an award winner at the…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Expands Government Relations Team to Better Serve Its Members
Patrick Russell – associate director of government relations – and Colby Williams – senior manager of government relations – will support the development and execution of SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Patrick Russell as its new associate director of government relations and Colby Williams as its…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: cohesionIB, Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member cohesionIB, Inc., delivers intelligence to commercial real estate (CRE) properties to increase asset value, delivering a unified software platform for data, operations and experience. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and serves customers in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Massachusetts and California. SIA spoke with Nik Patel, chief…
Keep Reading »Keynote Announced! Vertical Insights Symposium on Retail Security
On Nov. 8, join the Security Industry Association (SIA) for a free virtual symposium on retail security! From shoplifting to sweethearting to disgruntled customers, retail outlets face growing challenges in securing their assets and protecting their staff and patrons. During this next offering in the SIA Vertical Insights Symposium series, experts from the retail and…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Scott Schafer as 2022 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Winner
The past SIA board chair and longtime association member will be recognized for his dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2022 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott Schafer as the 2022 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: SAFR from RealNetworks
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SAFR from RealNetworks is a visual intelligence platform specializing in face and person-based computer vision optimized for real-world performance. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a global presence in Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe and South and East Asia. SIA spoke with Paul DiPeso, president of…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Kasia Hanson as 2022 SIA Progress Award Honoree
Hanson will be recognized for her leadership, allyship and mentorship in advancing women while fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, innovation and leadership in the security industry at the 2022 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Kasia Hanson, global director – video, safety and security – Network and Edge Group at…
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