Tag: Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST)
SIA announces inaugural 25 on the RISE honorees
September 29, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders together with Brivo and the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST).
This new initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2023 class of awardees...
SIA opens call for applications for 2024 RISE Scholarship
September 9, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced it is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders.
Through this initiative, selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications.
“The SIA RISE Scholarship program...
FAST and partner organizations launch security industry compensation study
September 7, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—Recognizing the security industry’s need for current and comprehensive compensation data, the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) and four other organizations have partnered to present the 2023 Security Industry Compensation Study.
In addition to FAST, this research initiative is produced by the Security Industry Association (SIA), Electronic Security Association (ESA), PSA Security Network (PSA) and Security Sales...
FAST adds DMP’s Michal Moss Early to its board of directors
July 28, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) announced that Michal Moss Early, executive director of corporate strategy at Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), was recently appointed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) as a member of its board of directors.
Moss Early will serve a two-year term on the FAST board, effective July 1, 2023.
An experienced leader in the security industry, Moss Early has spent the last five years at DMP. As executive...
FAST names Aiden O’Brien as its first executive director
July 10, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Aiden O’Brien to serve as its first executive director.
Created in 2020 through a partnership of Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), FAST connects passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life safety. O’Brien will lead FAST’s efforts to promote an innovative and essential industry to the next...
FAST names Kerri Sutherland as board of directors chair
May 19, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as chair of its board of directors.
As chair, Sutherland will lead the board of directors drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals.
Sutherland has held a human resource business partnership...
FAST adds John Nemerofsky to its Board of Directors
March 16, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has appointed John Nemerofsky as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
Nemerofsky is the current chief operating officer at SAGE Integration and former president of both Stanley Security Systems (SST) and CGL Technologies. He has extensive experience in various roles within the security industry. During his time with SST, Nemerofsky spearheaded a variety of turnaround initiatives, company changes, and significant...
FAST, SIA, ESA announce first ever National Security Technician Day
December 15, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has registered January 23 to be National Security Technician Day.
For the day and following week, FAST is asking businesses and individuals in the security industry to take the time to recognize the dedication, hard work, and skill provided by security technicians. Whether the installation of security solutions or configuring and servicing equipment, FAST said that technicians are essential to the delivery and function...
FAST adds Ken Kocher to Board of Directors
August 19, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ken Kocher of Force Security Solutions to serve on its Board of Directors.
Kocher will join the nine-member board of directors drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals.
“It is a true honor and a privilege...
Registration open for FAST golf tournament during ISC West
January 24, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry, is holding its annual golf tournament in Las Vegas at the Desert Pines Golf Club on March 22, 2022.
This golf tournament is for leaders in the electronic security and life safety industry who wish to network with other like-minded professionals who also want to donate to the cause of advancing security talent...