On Thurs., June 19th, in front of a crowd attending the closing luncheon of ESX 2025 in Atlanta, TMA President Steve Butkovich honored TMA CEO Celia T. Besore for her “leadership, advocacy and unwavering dedication to her field” by presenting her TMA’s most prestigious Mel Mahler Award. Formerly known as the President’s Award, this award […]
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Scott R. Elkins, CEO of Zeus Fire and Security was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. For 40 years, EY US has celebrated ambitious […]
Shannon Woodman, Chief Executive Officer of Washington Alarm, will be honored with the prestigious William N. Moody Award on June 17th at ESX 2025 in Atlanta. Created in 2004 by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), the Moody award is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates a passion for advancing positive alarm management and […]
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) introduced a revolutionary new device that detects when cellular frequencies are being jammed. JamAlert™ instantly notifies the control panel when cellular communication is being compromised, empowering security professionals to stay ahead of the threat. JamAlert solves a growing industry-wide problem, particularly for high-end retail businesses and financial institutions. Production and distribution […]
On April 24th, TMA members approved the proposed slate of Board of Directors candidates for the 2025-2027 term. Please join in congratulating our returning and new TMA Board of Directors. Executive Committee Steve Butkovich, CPI Security (Immediate Past President) Alan Gillmore, IV, Gillmore Security (President) Wes Usie, Guardian Alarm Systems (Vice President) Daniel Oppenheim, Affiliated […]
The spring issue of TMA Dispatch is now available. Our Cover Story…The genesis of The Monitoring Association (TMA) traces back to a pivotal meeting in 1949 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, where eight industry pioneers convened to advocate for independent central stations. Their collaboration culminated in the formal incorporation of CSEPA in Illinois in 1950. Today, […]
Emergency communications centers (ECCs) across the country are facing increasing pressures—from staffing shortages to growing call volumes—leading many to seek technological solutions that streamline operations. Among these solutions, AI-assisted automated call answering and interactive voice response (IVR) systems are gaining traction. Designed to manage non-emergency call volumes, these systems help ECCs optimize limited personnel resources. […]
Ethan Hickox and Jacob Thomas have joined DMP as the regional sales managers. Hickox will provide ongoing service and support to DMP dealers throughout the Northern Texas territory, including the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Hickox has nearly 30 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Technology industry. Jacob Thomas will provide ongoing service and support […]
The Board of Directors of The Monitoring Association (TMA) announces the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Celia T. Besore, MBA, FASAE, CAE. Celia has served in successive positions during her tenure with the organization, which spans over 19 years of service. Her final day at TMA is Friday, July 18th. “With Celia’s guidance, […]
Vivint has renewed its brand identity, unveiling a new visual identity that represents both an evolution and expansion of its focus: redefining a truly smarter home experience to include smarter energy management. “We are entering a rapid phase of innovation, where energy management concerns are beginning to rival security concerns,” said David Porter, Managing Director […]
