Fresno, CA | December 02, 2021 — The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organization established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced the appointment of the new 2022 board members.
The 2022 term will be led by President David Holl, Director of Public Safety for Lower Allen Township, PA. Two Vice President positions have been added. One from the alarm industry: Mark McCall of Stanley Security and the other from public safety: Frank Fernandez, Chief of Police (Ret.) Director of Public Safety/ Assistant City Manager (Frm.).
The complete board includes:
- David Holl - President
- Frank Fernandez - Vice President
- Mark McCall - Vice President
- Joey Rao-Russell - Treasurer
- Nicola Oakie - Secretary
- Tom Nakatani - Immediate Past-President
- Rob Baxter
- John Chiaramonte
- Bob Finney
- Larry Folsom
- Scott Harkins
- Andy King
- Steve Walker
- Jeanne Palmer-Wulforst - Executive Director
The new board members will each help support the organization’s mission and work of promoting the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process using video, audio, and other emerging technologies along with proven best practices. This collaboration maximizes the effectiveness of all resources required to protect life and property.
PPVAR’s board represents a balanced team of professionals from the public safety, insurance, electronic security, and alarm monitoring industries. Each one has demonstrated exceptional commitment to their industry and is dedicated to improving public safety.
Each of the individuals enjoys excellent relationships across public and private sectors, and each brings a unique perspective on the issues related to the alarm response process. Their collective expertise and diverse insights ensure PPVAR’s mission to encourage the exploration and adoption of proven alarm verification technologies.
