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Emerging Leaders Under 40

The Security Systems News “Emerging Leaders Under 40” (formally known as 40 Under 40) is an annual award that is presented to a diverse and talented group of young professionals representing the next generation of leaders in security. Each year, the “Emerging Leaders Under 40” class features a stellar mix of security systems integrators, consultants, dealers and monitoring professionals, as well as end users and other industry professionals.

Nominate yourself or a colleague today for the Emerging Leaders Under 40 Class of 2024! We're now seeking exceptional integrators, end users, and consultants who are making a substantial impact in the industry. If you or someone you know fits this description, join us in honoring and celebrating these young leaders who are shaping the future.

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Emerging Leaders Under 40

Security Systems News opens nominations for “Emerging Leaders Under 40”

October 3, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—For more than a decade, Security Systems News has put the next generation of leaders within the security industry in the spotlight with an annual award and we're excited to announce it will now be known as “Emerging Leaders Under 40,” beginning with the Class of 2024. For over a decade, we’ve put the next generation of leaders within the security industry in the spotlight with an annual award that has evolved from “20 under 40” to “40...

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Emerging Leaders Under 40

40 under 40: Taylor Reilly, account manager, Rapid Response Monitoring

July 21, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Taylor Reilly, 29, is an account manager at Rapid Response Monitoring, a provider of professional monitoring services for independent alarm dealers, commercial fire integrators, medical & life safety providers, and smart home innovators, based out of Syracuse, N.Y. Find out what inspired her to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to her, what appeals to her about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles,...

Rapid Response Monitoring, SSN 40 under 40 Class of 2022, Taylor Reilly

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40 under 40: Adam Wilder, managing partner, Beacon Protection Group

July 19, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Adam Wilder, 39, is a managing partner at Beacon Protection Group, a provider of security and monitoring services for commercial properties and residences throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions, based out of Totowa, N.J. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current...

Adam Wilder, Beacon Protection Group, SSN 40 under 40 Class of 2022

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40 under 40: Stephanie Whalen, VP of marketing and communications, Paladin Technologies

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Stephanie Whalen, 32, is the VP of marketing and communications at Paladin Technologies, a systems integrator that designs and deploys sophisticated integrated systems technology and infrastructure, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Find out what inspired her to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to her, what appeals to her about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and...

Paladin Technologies, SSN 40 under 40 Class of 2022, Stephanie Whalen

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40 under 40: Kyle Walsh, senior manager, global security, Cruise

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Kyle Walsh, 34, is the senior manager of global security for Cruise, a manufacturer of self-driving vehicles that safely connect people with the places, things, and experiences they care about, based out of San Francisco. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job. WALSH:...

Bird, Cruise, Google, Kyle Walsh, Meta, SSN 40 under 40 Class of 2022

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40 under 40: Andrew Vanderburg, president, Global Guardian Asset Security

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Andrew Vanderburg, 39, is the president of Global Guardian Asset Security, a provider of international medical and security services for corporate and family travelers, based out of McLean, Va. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job. VANDERBURG: I am...

Andrew Vanderburg, Global Guardian Asset Security, Lefler Electronics, SSN 40 under 40 Class of 2022

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40 under 40: Omar Taveras, CEO, Brodserv

July 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Omar Taveras, 40, is the CEO of Brodserv, a nationwide installation and services provider that connects companies with installers and streamlines searching, scheduling, payments, and more, based out of Lehi, Utah. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job. TAVERAS:...

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40 under 40: Matthew Sullivan, account executive, Alarm.com

July 5, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Matthew Sullivan, 25, is an account executive at Alarm.com, a platform for the intelligently connected property, based out of Tysons, Va. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job. SULLIVAN: I've been with Alarm.com coming up on four years...

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40 under 40: Johnny Storms, vice president, strategic solutions and projects, Global Guardian Asset Security

July 5, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Johnny Storms, 39, is the vice president, strategic solutions and projects at Global Guardian Asset Security, a provider of international medical and security services for corporate and family travelers, based out of McLean, Va. Find out what inspired him to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to him, what appeals to him about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current...

Global Guardian Asset Security, Johnny Storms, SSN 40 under 40 Class of 2022

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40 under 40: Aliana Steinbugl, director of physical security, Penn State University

July 5, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Aliana Steinbugl, 39, is the director of physical security at Penn State University, a major, public, research university serving Pennsylvania and the global community, based out of State College, Pa. Find out what inspired her to pursue a career in the security industry, what being a "40 under 40" winner means to her, what appeals to her about the security industry, and more. SSN: Describe your roles, duties, and tenure at your current job. STEINBUGL:...

Aliana Steinbugl, Penn State University, SSN 40 under 40 Class of 2022

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