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ESA Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has appointed Jillian Bateman-McIntosh as its chief operation officer (COO). Bateman-McIntosh steps into her new role with a deep commitment to further expand and update the association’s educational programs and offerings, help improve member benefits, and serve the industry at a higher level of impact, according to an announcement.
Bateman-McIntosh has been with ESA for close to seven years and also brings 15 years of experience in the low voltage technology industry and an understanding of ESA’s values.
As COO, Bateman-McIntosh will work to optimize processes, workflows and resources to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and maximize productivity. She will also spearhead the strategic implementation of the board of directors’ strategic plans, translating their vision into actionable steps to achieve organizational goals. She will also contribute to fostering a culture of innovation within the ESA organization, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and practices to stay competitive in the marketplace.
“I’m so very excited to have the ability to reach further across the ESA organization,” Bateman-McIntosh said. “I am extremely confident in the team and culture we’ve worked hard to build at ESA. I am surrounded by a passionate team of individuals who are eager to roll up their sleeves, think differently, collaborate — and serve this wonderful industry in its quest to keep people, places and property safe. I’m confident in our team and in our ability to advance ESA and the benefits we offer to make an even larger impact in the years to come.”
Bateman-McIntosh
During her tenure, Bateman-McIntosh has overseen the association’s membership, events, business development and marketing/communications departments. She has led a rebranding effort, a plethora of product evolutions and has worked to bring repeatable processes into the organization to improve the quality and efficiency of customer experiences. Her leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic helped to deliver resources and information that were vital to the well-being of electronic security and life safety businesses, the announcement continued.
“Jillian is an invaluable asset to the organization, leading and developing team members across various departments, all while growing ESA’s influence through effective marketing strategies,” said Merlin Guilbeau, CEO, ESA. “Her operations expertise will be a key driver in building our future success to better serve members and positively impact the ESA community. As COO, Jillian will work closely with me and members of the leadership team to accelerate the execution of the association’s strategy and help us gain efficiencies that lead to faster growth.”
Prior to joining ESA, she launched the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in its infancy with events management company AE Ventures, and was integral to the success of the TotalTech and TecHome Builder online news media and event stack. She holds an MA from Carnegie Mellon University. //
Tim Creenan
Elected chairman of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC)
Tim Creenan, founder and vice president of Amherst Alarm, has been elected chairman of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC). Creenan serves as the ESA representative on the board and as the treasurer. SIAC represents one voice for the electronic security industry on alarm management issues by communicating solutions and enhancing relationships with law enforcement.
Security Industry Alarm Coalition
Renee Thompson
Named chair of SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Renee Thompson — director of global sustainability and environmental compliance at Wesco International — as the first-ever chair of SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board. Thompson has led the global Sustainability and Environmental Compliance team at Wesco since 2020, helping evolve the company’s approach to compliance, sustainable practices and corporate citizenship. Since joining Wesco nine years ago, she has worked on the company’s organizational health and safety, and operations teams.
Security Industry Association
Randy Hall
Promoted to president
AlarMax, a national distributor of security, A/V and low-voltage products, has promoted Randy Hall to president. Working with AlarMax for over a decade, including four years as vice president, the company says Hall has contributed immensely to its growth.
AlarMax
Z-Wave Alliance
Newly elected board
The Z-Wave Alliance announced the newly elected Z-Wave Alliance board of directors. The updated roster of roles and representatives spanning the connected home and IoT industry follows:
Chairman of the Board – Avi Rosenthal, bluesalve partners
Vice Chairman of the Board – Gustaf Lonaeus, Alarm.com
Treasurer – Kevin Kraus, Fortune Brands Innovation
Secretary – Bill Scheffler, Trident IoT
Chair Emeritus – Jonathan Adams, Amazon
Director – Jake Alamat, Silicon Labs
Director – Lisa Corte, ASSA ABLOY
Director – Geoff Cummings, Johnson Controls
Director – Scott Laing, Vivint
Director – John Osborne, Lexi Devices
Director – Andrew Weir, ADT
Z-Wave Alliance
Travis Sizer
Hired as field sales engineer
Suprema, access control solutions provider, announced the addition of Travis Sizer as its new field sales engineer. Sizer has an industry history reaching back to 1999. The company says his appointment is intended to fortify and extend its influence in the U.S. market.
Suprema
Ahsan Sheikh
Hired as president of Vector Security Networks division
Vector Security has hired Ahsan Sheikh as president of its Vector Security Networks division, a single-source provider of physical security solutions and managed network services to multi-site businesses across North America. Sheikh will be part of Vector Security’s executive management team reporting to President and CEO Pam Petrow. As president of Vector Security Networks, Sheikh leads all aspects of the division, including sales, growth, customer retention and operations. Additionally, he will oversee the establishment of new sales channels and the development of sales strategies that drive Vector Security Networks to achieve its business goals and objectives.
Vector Security
