Posts by SDM
President’s Message – October 2025
As we move into the fall season, we are now less than two months away from the highly anticipated CAA Winter Conference, taking place December 3rd – December 6th at the iconic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Registration is officially open at CAAonline.org, and I encourage you to secure your spot today. This year’s event…
Read MoreSecurity 101 Expands SiteGuard 101 with Becklar Remote Guarding Partnership
Leading National Integrator Enhances AI-Powered Remote Guarding Solutions Nationwide WEST PALM BEACH, FL, and OGDEN, UT – September 24, 2025 – Security 101, a national provider of integrated commercial security solutions with over 50 U.S. locations, today announced the expansion of its SiteGuard 101 platform with the addition of Becklar Remote Guarding, enhancing its portfolio…
Read MoreNAPCO Welcomes Richard Gibbey as National Accounts Sales Manager
Amityville, NY – NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) is pleased to announce that Richard Gibbey has joined the company as National Accounts Sales Manager. In this role, Gibbey will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing strategic relationships with national accounts across NAPCO’s security product portfolio. He will report to Duane Warehime, Vice President of Sales,…
Read MoreMacGuard Security Advisors Guides Gallaher & Associates Through Transformative Zeus Fire and Security Partnership
Kirk MacDowell is pleased to announce his advisory role in the recently announced acquisition of Gallaher & Associates by Zeus Fire and Security. MacGuard’s specialized consulting expertise guided the Gallaher family and leadership team through the critical decision-making process, ensuring alignment between Zeus’s national platform and Gallaher’s deep-rooted Tennessee market presence. The transaction positions Gallaher…
Read MorePresident’s Message – September 2025
I am excited to welcome John Heath, Founder & CEO of Alpha Technologies & Alarm Systems, Inc., as our new Southern California Vice President! John is a seasoned leader in our industry, and I look forward to the fresh perspective and energy he will bring to the CAA Executive Board. I also want to extend…
Read MorePresident’s Message – August 2025
As we move through the second half of the year, I’m excited to share some great news and important updates from the California Alarm Association. First and foremost, I’m pleased to announce that registration is now open for the CAA Winter Conference, happening this December. This year’s event will bring together leaders from every corner…
Read MoreCalifornia Alarm Association Welcomes John Heath as Southern California Vice President
Sacramento, CA — 8/11/2025 — The California Alarm Association (CAA) is proud to announce the appointment of John Heath, Founder & CEO of Alpha Technologies & Alarm Systems, Inc., as its new Southern California Vice President. Matt Hoffman, President of the CAA, congratulated Heath on his appointment, saying: “I’m thrilled to welcome John to the…
Read MoreLife Safety Alliance Announces Second Annual List of Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety
More than half of the recognized candidates are new in 2025, hailing from more than a dozen nations. MEDFORD, N.J., July 15, 2025 — The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), an organization dedicated to enhancing global life safety and security through partnerships and collaborations, today announced the results of its Second Annual List of Top 40…
Read MoreProtecting Our Frequencies: CAA Joins National Effort to Oppose Risky FCC Proposal
The alarm industry during the past few months has become aware of a move that could cause interference with low-powered wireless devices that operate between 902 to 928 MHz. The majority of wireless equipment that the alarm industry uses operates in this band as unlicensed equipment. A company, NextNav®, has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission…
Read MorePresident’s Message – July 2025
As we turn the calendar to July, I hope everyone is enjoying a safe and productive summer. We are proud to once again honor Madaya Mattos, our statewide scholarship winner. Madaya is not only an exceptional student with a bright future ahead—her scholarship essay truly moved all of us who had the privilege of hearing…
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