Following the appointment of Whitney A. Doll as CEO, The Monitoring Association (TMA) named Alan Gillmore, IV, president of Gillmore Security Systems Inc., its 38th president. Gillmore assumed the role at the conclusion of TMA’s 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting, held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif.

A long-time volunteer and dedicated leader within TMA, Gillmore has served in numerous leadership capacities over the years, including vice president (2021 – 2024) and treasurer (2018 – 2021), board of directors, and co-chair of the membership committee. His commitment to member engagement, innovation and industry advancement has made a lasting impact on the association and its initiatives.

“I am incredibly honored and excited to be chosen to lead TMA’s growth, innovation and collaboration efforts over the next two years,” Gillmore said. “TMA is the industry leader in education, standards development and thought leadership. I am eager to advance these areas while finding new avenues for growth and modernization. I look forward to working with the TMA board and staff to continue our legacy of excellence and support our great industry, which has given us all so much.”

Steve Butkovich, outgoing president of TMA, said, “Alan’s deep understanding of our industry and his proven leadership within TMA make him the ideal person to guide our association into the future. His strategic mindset and collaborative spirit will undoubtedly take TMA to new heights as we continue to evolve and serve our members in an ever-changing environment.”

As president, Gillmore will focus on advancing TMA’s mission and strengthening its role as a thought leader in the monitoring and security industry. His priorities for the coming term include:

• Membership growth and expansion, including outreach into new vertical markets
• Supporting and expanding the ASAP Service initiative
• Enhancing collaboration and alignment with other industry associations
• Driving standards development and promoting adoption of existing standards such as AVS-01
• Fostering thought leadership and education to help the industry navigate a rapidly changing landscape