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Electronic Security Association (ESA)

Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic life safety and security industry.
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Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic life safety and security industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. In cooperation with an alliance of chapter associations, ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper.  Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.

Press Releases

John Loud (left), President of LOUD Security, and Mike Keegan (right), Vice President of Security Product Sales at Magnasphere Corp., were honored by ESA for their decades of leadership, innovation, and service that have helped shape the future of the security industry.
ESA has honored LOUD Security’s John Loud and industry veteran Mike Keegan with its highest awards for lifetime achievement and distinguished volunteer service, respectively.
June 5, 2025
The new apprenticeship program, approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, aims to develop the next generation of skilled professionals in the electronic security and life safety industry.
The new apprenticeship program launched by ESA and NJELSA provides aspiring security and life safety professionals in New Jersey with hands-on training, industry-specific education...
May 12, 2025
Registration opens for the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2025
ESX 2025 will be held June 16-19 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Cobb County, Atlanta, GA.
Dec. 6, 2024
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Michael Bonner will lead the workshop, entitled Battling Burn Out: How the Best Leaders Inspire, Support and Motivate Teams.
Nov. 19, 2024
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This event, hosted by ESA CEO Merlin Guilbeau and Chairman Kevin Stone, will offer valuable updates on ESA’s initiatives, advocacy efforts, and industry insights.
Nov. 14, 2024
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ESA’s Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (LINC) invites Integrator and Associate Members to submit nominations by February 15.
Jan. 30, 2024
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National Security Technician Day was promoted and established in 2022 by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), along with ESA and SIA.
Jan. 25, 2024
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Barnes succeeds Kevin Stone, who assumes the role of Chairman Elect from 2023-2024.
Jan. 12, 2024
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Inaugural award will be announced by SIA and ESA at ISC East
July 21, 2023
ESA Announces its New VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Jake Braunger.
Braunger will lead efforts to effect legislative influence and change for the electronic security and life safety industry in the upcoming years
Jan. 4, 2023

Blogs

Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe is a featured speaker at the ESX show.
High level business acumen sets the stage for 6th annual show
May 29, 2013
David Koenig received the 2012 Morris Weinstock Person of the Year Award at the 2013 Leadership Summit.
Interactive services and deserving awards
Feb. 28, 2013
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Business today means vigilance at the political level
Oct. 17, 2012
Should telecom technicians be allowed to install security systems without additional licensing?
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) alerted the security industry of a court case occurring right now in Massachusetts that could be a watershed case for the industry. The...
Sept. 7, 2012
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Dan Budinoff, president and owner of Security Specialists in Stamford, Conn., accepts his accolade as the Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year at an awards ceremony during ESX 2012 in Nashville.
ESA bestowed its highest honors during ESX -- Weinstock and Jackson awards
June 27, 2012

Articles

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John Loud, right, with Kirk MacDowell and outgoing ESA Chairman Jamie Vos during the ESA Board Meeting at ESX.
Coming off a long-awaited victory against false alarm fines in Georgia, the renowned security business owner looks ahead to two years at the helm of the Electronic Security Association...
Nov. 8, 2022
Timothy J. Pastore, Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, Mr. Pastore was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reach him at (212) 551-7707 or by e-mail at tpastore@mmwr.com.
As the AT&T deadline looms in February, do not depend on the FCC to give you an extension
Jan. 14, 2022
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Integrators must embrace a fundamental change in talent acquisition and retention when it comes to technicians.
Integrators must embrace a fundamental change in talent acquisition and retention
March 11, 2021
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New Electronic Security Association president faced unprecedented challenges in first six months
Feb. 12, 2021
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With the door-to-door sales season set to shift into high gear, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), in conjunction with the Electronic Security Association (ESA), The Monitoring Association (TMA) and ADT, held a press conference in Baton Rouge, La., last week in the headquarters of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal to discuss how consumers have been impacted by deceptive sales tactics and what authorities and reputable dealers are doing to combat the problem.
Despite a declining number of complaints, industry vows to maintain pressure on fraudsters
May 22, 2018
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai.
Forget streaming video, the biggest effect for this industry concerns direct competition with ISPs
Dec. 15, 2017
The security industry is making great hires among military veterans.
The security industry is making great hires among military veterans
Nov. 10, 2015
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Security dealers may see do-it-yourself solutions as a threat, but the potential is there to turn it into an opportunity
May 18, 2015
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Marshall Marinace was sworn in as the new president of the Electronic Security Association at ESX in June.
Exclusive 1-on-1 on the industry, his company and the future of the Electronic Security Association
Oct. 9, 2014
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New emphasis on company growth, business intelligence
Dec. 2, 2013

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National Security Technician Day 2
Day is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work that security technicians do to secure our nation
Dec. 15, 2022
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Kocher, president of Force Security Solutions, will join the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical...
Aug. 22, 2022
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Join a community for those charged with the strategic and financial leadership of security integration and monitoring companies
Aug. 22, 2022
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Renown coach and sports psychologist to present on the ESX Main Stage on June 15th
April 19, 2022
Kevin Stone, Chief Operating Officer of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, NY, has recently been appointed as Treasurer on the Electronic Security Association’s Board of Directors.
Stone is the Chief Operating Officer of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, NY
March 9, 2022
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ISC West event will support initiatives to grow the workforce in the electronic security industry
Jan. 25, 2022
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Members will be able to list jobs for free through August 2022 to help the security industry recover from the business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Aug. 30, 2021
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Keynoters to lend leadership expertise in winning the talent war, growing grit and maximizing potential
Aug. 26, 2021
Industry Cyber Statement
ASIS, ESA, TMA, PSA, and SIA share comprehensive list of cybersecurity resources to help strengthen industry practices
March 17, 2021
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Company increases its commitment to the Electronic Security Association
Feb. 9, 2021
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Strategic partners invest in the association to support initiatives that significantly impact members’ businesses and the industry
Dec. 10, 2020
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Courses are available now and will help students maintain certifications and licenses
Nov. 24, 2020
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ESA is now accepting entries to its 2020 Youth Scholarship Program.
Youth Scholarship Program has contributed over $700K to deserving high school seniors
Dec. 5, 2019
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The Committee appointed Loud to fill the role upon its vacancy after former Vice President Don Childers’s retirement
July 29, 2019
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Customizable training to fast-track new hires
June 18, 2019
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Two honorees eligible for national award from the Electronic Security Association
May 29, 2019
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More than 30 peer-led courses for integrators, dealers and monitoring pros on tap for Indianapolis event
Jan. 29, 2019
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New courses cover networking, mathematics, science, project management, customer service
Jan. 2, 2019
ESA's Leadership Summit 2013 registration price break ends January 18.
ESA’s National Training School updates Certified Alarm Technician Level II (CAT II), the Certified Fire Alarm Technician Level II (CFAT) and Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD...
July 26, 2018
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First course begins on June 5
May 24, 2018
Robblee's Total Security started out 100 years ago as a bicycle repair shop.
Tacoma, Wash.-based integrator grew out of a bicycle repair shop
April 3, 2018
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Event will occur October 2-4 in Myrtle Beach, SC
Aug. 28, 2017
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Both associations to offer reciprocal training discounts
Aug. 8, 2017
Kevin Kruse unleashes the power of leadership and employee engagement to drive profits
Dec. 7, 2016
ESA adds to its impressive speaker lineup, promising actionable advice from industry and beyond
Nov. 21, 2016
Electronic security professionals now able to register at event’s lowest rates
Nov. 9, 2016
ESA’s Young Security Professionals Rising Leaders Forum gathered a new generation of soon-to-be leaders in electronic security and matched them with industry veterans at Skamania Lodge in Washington.
Special forces inspired leadership development and team building were center stage at the inaugural event
Nov. 2, 2016
Shedding light on victim adaptations of security and safety at general session
Oct. 21, 2016
NTS and ESA of Florida launch Florida FASA/BASA online course
Oct. 18, 2016
Steve Firestone, president of Select Security.
Led by Select Security's Steve Firestone, the group outlines new mission and initiatives
Aug. 18, 2016
Association raised over $10K for fund at this year's ESX show
July 21, 2016
ESA's Leadership Summit 2013 registration price break ends January 18.
Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 30
July 8, 2016
Leadership and team building with the Green Berets
July 6, 2016
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Association partners with GDP Advisors to offer a host of additional insurance solutions to members
June 15, 2016
Annual scholarship program recognizes children of first responders
May 20, 2016
Event to take place Feb. 12-15 in Tampa
April 22, 2016
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Fundraising efforts to benefit National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
March 29, 2016
Tournament to take place next month in Las Vegas
March 15, 2016
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15 mentor/mentee pairs make up 2016 inaugural class
Feb. 11, 2016
ESA announces Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year and Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award recipients
Feb. 11, 2016
Meade to talk cybersecurity at 2016 Leadership Summit in February
Jan. 6, 2016
Ruling viewed as a positive step towards regulatory requirements that reflect the current state of technology
Jan. 4, 2016
Harris brings a lifetime of association expertise to the 2016 event
Nov. 11, 2015
Sessions will focus on improvisation as a vital skill for business success
Oct. 5, 2015
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Members now have an additional member benefit to use is streamlining their employee recruiting and retention efforts
Aug. 10, 2015
GetIntoSecurity.com goes beyond career advice with two pages highlighting security businesses and security jobs searchable by location
June 17, 2015
Summit will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 in Chandler, Ariz.
June 9, 2015
Interviews with 422 convicted burglars shed light on desirable possessions
Aug. 20, 2014
Updates to help make industry research more accessible to the public
Aug. 8, 2014
Company signs on as the newest 2014 Silver-Level Executive Strategic Partner
Aug. 8, 2014
New guide helps security business owners evaluate new products
July 29, 2014
Election of 4 new officers announced during annual meeting at ESX 2014
June 27, 2014
Morris F. Weinstock Award recognizes leadership, dedication on behalf of the security industry
June 27, 2014
ESA, CSAA contract with Tradeshow Logic
May 23, 2014
Association recognizes children of first responders with annual scholarship program
May 16, 2014
Sponsorship allows for additional scholarships to children of first responders
Jan. 9, 2014
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Many alarm dealers and integrators see the end of 2G and POTS as an opportunity for their company.
Some see transition as an opportunity for their business
Oct. 3, 2013
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Roy Spence, who has helped brand major companies like Southwest Airlines, gave ESX luncheon attendees insights into what purpose means in business.
Sessions satisfy industry's appetite for new services, added value
June 25, 2013
Security industry’s hottest show headlines opening of the brand new Music City Center
June 17, 2013
Troup gathers at ESA Leadership Summit to discuss issues and research targeted for security executives
March 18, 2013
Keep the homestead safe while away
March 5, 2013
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A customer of a Washington alarm dealer uses smart home technology to watch over her pets.
Moon Security customer uses SECURE+ advanced features to keep tabs on 'Kanine kids'
Jan. 22, 2013
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Integrators concur that schools need to assess current security and go back to basic levels, such as layered perimeter access.
Dealers and integrators share their thoughts, discuss getting back to basics
Dec. 18, 2012
ESA's Leadership Summit 2013 registration price break ends January 18.
Inaugural year for accolades
Nov. 28, 2012
Together, as a united industry, we can be successful
Oct. 19, 2012
New proposed legislation would give security installers access to FBI background check records
Oct. 19, 2012
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With unemployment stuck at eight-plus-percent systems integration firms are bucking the trend with relatively good economic news and recent hires
Aug. 17, 2012
IP forwarding service provider signs on as 'Silver-level Executive Strategic Partner'
July 26, 2012
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Dan Budinoff accepts the Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award from Mike Miller, president of Moon Security Services Inc., Pasco, Wash., and last year's recipient at ESX 2012 at an awards ceremony. Also present are Budinoff's family members and past awards recipients.
ESX 2012 in Nashville celebrates honors, exhibits and education.
July 19, 2012
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You have to step outside your comfort zone to learn new technology. Perhaps comfort zones no longer exist?
July 19, 2012
Initiative recognizes examples of how ESA companies are making customers' lives safer and more secure
July 2, 2012
It's back to music city Nashville for ESX show 2012
June 19, 2012
Industry comments on AT&T new Digital Living segment
June 19, 2012
Association recognizes children of first responders with annual scholarship program
June 12, 2012
Video surveillance solutions manufacturer shows its support for association
May 24, 2012
Former VP of marketing for Mazda North America brings her expertise to the security industry
April 6, 2012
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Dealers were recognized for sharing best practices with the electronic security industry during the ESI Forum on Tues., Jan. 10, 2012.
Electronic security firms recognized for business improvements
Jan. 11, 2012
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Attendees gathered in Chicago last month for Notifier’s educational seminar, where a number of panelists discussed fire standards and codes and technological developments in mass notification, fire & life safety.
Whether security or another industry, there is a criteria of education and skill-sets to learn in order to excel. And with the amount of educational resources available in security...
April 20, 2011