Louroe Electronics, Van Nuys, Calif., announced that its CEO, Richard Brent, was named the 2014 Security Industry Association (SIA) Committee Chair of the Year. SIA is honoring Brent for his extraordinary work as the chair of the SIA Government Summit Planning Committee.

“To be named SIA 2014 Committee Chairman of the Year is a genuine honor. The commitment of the SIA members and staff to make a difference for our industry association is top shelf,” said Brent. “To be selected for this award is incredible because it recognizes my commitment to the continuing relationship with SIA and our combined mission to strengthen the security industry. Thank you.”

 SIA Board of Directors Chairman V. John Stroia will present Brent with the award at The Advance — SIA’s annual meeting, which takes place this year during ISC West at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. All SIA members and other SIA award recipients are invited to attend the presentation on Tuesday, April 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.