A round-up of new hires, promotions and other announcements for security industry professionals. https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/6801 en-us In his new role at Paxton, Clym will focus on defining the future of Paxton’s software products and digital services. He will also support the development of solutions that deliver additional value for installers and end users, in line with Paxton’s security made simple ethos. In his new role at Paxton, Clym will focus on defining the future of Paxton’s software products and digital services. He will also support the development of solutions that deliver additional value for installers and end users, in line with Paxton’s security made simple ethos.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105603 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:21:31 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105603-paxton-appoints-clym-brown-as-divisional-director As special projects director, Miller will support Channel Championz partners in several key areas. These include ODM initiatives, global sourcing and OEM manufacturing coordination, and product design support. His work will also support Asia-Pacific manufacturing collaboration for customers. As special projects director, Miller will support Channel Championz partners in several key areas. These include ODM initiatives, global sourcing and OEM manufacturing coordination, and product design support. His work will also support Asia-Pacific manufacturing collaboration for customers.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105595 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:43:05 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105595-channel-championz-adds-roy-miller-to-expand-engineered-security-solutions-and-global-odm-oem-capabilities Jeff Kernohan has over 27 years of experience in physical security, enterprise risk management, critical infrastructure protection and security consulting experience. Jeff Kernohan has over 27 years of experience in physical security, enterprise risk management, critical infrastructure protection and security consulting experience.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105594 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:32:22 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105594-automatic-systems-welcomes-jeff-kernohan-as-business-development-manager-for-north-america As CEO, Michael Cox will lead the company’s day-to-day operations, execution and continued growth across North America. As CEO, Michael Cox will lead the company’s day-to-day operations, execution and continued growth across North America.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105584 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:10:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105584-zeus-fire-and-security-appoints-michael-cox-ceo-scott-r-elkins-named-executive-chairman In his new role, Davies will work closely with Secure Logiq’s engineering, technical and customer-facing teams, helping to shape technical programs, support partners and customers, ensuring the company continues to deliver high-performance solutions for complex surveillance environments. In his new role, Davies will work closely with Secure Logiq’s engineering, technical and customer-facing teams, helping to shape technical programs, support partners and customers, ensuring the company continues to deliver high-performance solutions for complex surveillance environments.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105579 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:45:18 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105579-secure-logiq-welcomes-industry-specialist-miles-davies As FAST’s executive director, Dr. Reges will lead the foundation’s efforts to expand awareness of career opportunities and strengthen the industry’s talent pipeline through education, outreach and collaboration. As FAST’s executive director, Dr. Reges will lead the foundation’s efforts to expand awareness of career opportunities and strengthen the industry’s talent pipeline through education, outreach and collaboration.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105577 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:35:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105577-dr-elli-reges-to-lead-fasts-mission-to-build-the-future-security-workforce His responsibilities include corporate marketing, global brand development, demand generation, product positioning and messaging, strategic partnerships, investor communications, public relations, analyst relations, go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, market intelligence, competitive positioning, agency management, executive advisory services and strategic growth initiatives. His responsibilities include corporate marketing, global brand development, demand generation, product positioning and messaging, strategic partnerships, investor communications, public relations, analyst relations, go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, market intelligence, competitive positioning, agency management, executive advisory services and strategic growth initiatives.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105573 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:06:02 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105573-cawamo-appoints-scott-goldfine-chief-marketing-officer-to-accelerate-global-expansion Rader will lead Versa’s product development strategy, guide new products through certification at major security platforms and work directly with security dealers and distribution partners to expand the company’s market presence. Rader will lead Versa’s product development strategy, guide new products through certification at major security platforms and work directly with security dealers and distribution partners to expand the company’s market presence. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105563 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:14:43 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105563-versa-wireless-names-tim-rader-vice-president-of-products-and-innovation The newly created position will drive growth of certification and workforce initiatives for the association. The newly created position will drive growth of certification and workforce initiatives for the association.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105551 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:56:10 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105551-the-monitoring-association-names-chris-mahoney-director-of-certification Soloway brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across industrial, automation, OEM and MRO environments, with a strong track record of running complex P&Ls, building scalable sales organizations and leading through transformation. Soloway brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across industrial, automation, OEM and MRO environments, with a strong track record of running complex P&Ls, building scalable sales organizations and leading through transformation.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105550 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:27:14 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105550-wesco-announces-brian-soloway-as-gulf-region-leader-for-industrial-construction-oem-and-epc-segments The company appointed Mike Buckley as chief financial officer, Sandra Yang Scirpo as chief customer officer, and Sharon Segev as chief administrative and legal officer. The company appointed Mike Buckley as chief financial officer, Sandra Yang Scirpo as chief customer officer, and Sharon Segev as chief administrative and legal officer.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105530 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:24:58 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105530-simplisafe-strengthens-executive-leadership-team-with-three-strategic-appointments In his new role, Wilkinson will be responsible for accelerating sales growth, executing regional go-to-market strategy and deepening engagement with IQSIGHT’s channel partners and customers. In his new role, Wilkinson will be responsible for accelerating sales growth, executing regional go-to-market strategy and deepening engagement with IQSIGHT’s channel partners and customers.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105519 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:37:20 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105519-iqsight-appoints-ted-wilkinson-as-vice-president-of-sales-north-america An accomplished leader in security, Munroe brings diverse experience across government, nonprofit, academic and global commercial sectors to her position at NetOne. An accomplished leader in security, Munroe brings diverse experience across government, nonprofit, academic and global commercial sectors to her position at NetOne.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105513 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:49:04 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105513-netone-names-jeannette-munroe-as-president Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders. Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105506 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:46:16 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105506-security-industry-association-welcomes-new-chair-of-sia-data-privacy-advisory-board Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders. Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105501 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:24:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105501-security-industry-association-welcomes-jasvir-gill-as-new-vice-chair-of-sia-utilities-advisory-board http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105500 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:09:06 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105500-emergency24-announces-melissa-hence-as-director-of-conversions With a strong background in technical account management, project delivery and team leadership, Delgado brings a practical, operations-focused perspective to advancing research and innovation efforts across the organization. With a strong background in technical account management, project delivery and team leadership, Delgado brings a practical, operations-focused perspective to advancing research and innovation efforts across the organization.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105498 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:53:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105498-zbeta-appoints-sergio-delgado-as-research-operations-manager In his new role, Plunkett will help guide the next generation of innovation across Speco’s expanding portfolio of security and connected technology solutions. In his new role, Plunkett will help guide the next generation of innovation across Speco’s expanding portfolio of security and connected technology solutions.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105482 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:15:38 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105482-speco-technologies-appoints-jack-plunkett-as-director-of-innovation Mariana Ramírez of Axis Communications has assumed the role of chair, with and Vanesa Cabral of Convergint now serving as vice chair. Mariana Ramírez of Axis Communications has assumed the role of chair, with and Vanesa Cabral of Convergint now serving as vice chair.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105478 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:22:45 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105478-security-industry-association-welcomes-mariana-ramirez-and-vanesa-cabral-to-international-relations-committee With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Cooke will provide exceptional service to the regional sales managers of the south-central territory. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Cooke will provide exceptional service to the regional sales managers of the south-central territory.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105470 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:36:39 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105470-patrick-cooke-to-serve-as-dmps-director-of-sales-south-central Duffy’s leadership will support NetOne’s long-term value for its 23 shareholder companies by strengthening communication and alignment and enabling member companies to operate as a unified network. Duffy’s leadership will support NetOne’s long-term value for its 23 shareholder companies by strengthening communication and alignment and enabling member companies to operate as a unified network.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105456 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:36:57 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105456-netone-appoints-brian-duffy-of-per-mar-security-services-as-board-chair Nagy brings more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, with a strong track record of driving operational transformation, accelerating growth and scaling customer-focused organizations. Nagy brings more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, with a strong track record of driving operational transformation, accelerating growth and scaling customer-focused organizations.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105454 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:19:47 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105454-netwatch-appoints-justin-nagy-as-ceo The ESA Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping the future of the association through governance, policy development and industry leadership. The ESA Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping the future of the association through governance, policy development and industry leadership.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105450 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:39:19 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105450-electronic-security-association-announces-2026-board-of-directors-election-results Bell will lead Salient’s sales organization, working alongside the executive team and the company’s integrator community to continue Salient’s strong momentum across critical infrastructure, transportation, logistics, retail and education. Bell will lead Salient’s sales organization, working alongside the executive team and the company’s integrator community to continue Salient’s strong momentum across critical infrastructure, transportation, logistics, retail and education.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105447 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:57:05 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105447-salient-systems-welcomes-steve-bell-as-executive-vice-president-sales Cherney brings more than two decades of security industry leadership and channel development experience focused on protecting critical infrastructure, energy operations, people and assets. Cherney brings more than two decades of security industry leadership and channel development experience focused on protecting critical infrastructure, energy operations, people and assets.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105445 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:40:36 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105445-minuteman-security-and-life-safety-appoints-doug-cherney-as-director-of-critical-infrastructure Watt joins COPS Monitoring with an extensive background in brand leadership, strategic communications, digital marketing, content development and organizational growth initiatives across the security, technology, association and agency sectors. Watt joins COPS Monitoring with an extensive background in brand leadership, strategic communications, digital marketing, content development and organizational growth initiatives across the security, technology, association and agency sectors.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105437 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:32:40 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105437-cops-monitoring-names-meg-a-watt-director-of-marketing-and-communications With over 30 years of enterprise security leadership, including experience overseeing one of the largest corporate security programs in America at UPS for two decades, Ed Burnett further strengthens the company’s AI-driven surveillance and remote guarding platform. With over 30 years of enterprise security leadership, including experience overseeing one of the largest corporate security programs in America at UPS for two decades, Ed Burnett further strengthens the company’s AI-driven surveillance and remote guarding platform.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105427 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:14:22 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105427-cloudastructure-bolsters-leadership-team-with-appointment-of-fortune-100-security-veteran Harrell brings more than a decade of experience in strategic sales development and security technology, with a background spanning manufacturer, integrator and channel-focused roles. Harrell brings more than a decade of experience in strategic sales development and security technology, with a background spanning manufacturer, integrator and channel-focused roles. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105416 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:36:05 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105416-integrated-control-technology-appoints-joseph-harrell-as-director-of-strategic-accounts These strategic additions reinforce NAPCO’s commitment to expanding market presence and delivering exceptional support to its partners and customers in intrusion, commercial fire and access control. These strategic additions reinforce NAPCO’s commitment to expanding market presence and delivering exceptional support to its partners and customers in intrusion, commercial fire and access control.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105390 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:29:59 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105390-napco-security-technologies-announces-four-new-regional-sales-manager-appointments Charles M. Johnson, founder and CEO of NGA Security Advisors, will help lead SIA’s community and accelerator program for security innovators. Charles M. Johnson, founder and CEO of NGA Security Advisors, will help lead SIA’s community and accelerator program for security innovators.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105388 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:19:58 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105388-security-industry-association-welcomes-charles-mcgilvary-johnson-as-co-chair-of-sia-startups-in-security