Security Nation Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Pierre Trapanese, CEO of Northland Controls to discuss what it's like being a security integrator company with strong core values, in a world obsessed with safety. They pursue security holistically with their eyes ever-forward, seeking what’s beyond the horizon so that companies can proactively meet their duty of care and take the risks that make sense for them. M...

In this episode, we sit down with Jake Voll, President of SS&si Dealer Network to discuss his experience working for his father's alarm business, choosing a different path for himself in the electronic security industry, and advice he has for family-owned businesses in succession planning. Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting platforms and the video version is available on Youtube. If y...

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Stone, COO & Executive Vice President at Doyle Security Systems and Treasurer on ESA's Board of Directors. We discussed some of the insights he shared during the ESX 2022 education session "Labor Utilization Methods – Best Practices to Manage Rising Costs" and some goals he has as the leader of ESA's Finance Committee. Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all po...

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Yungblut, Chief Knowledge Officer of the Electronic Security Association - ESA. Since her arrival at ESA, Michelle has led the overhaul of the ESA National Training School to allow students and companies the ability to manage their training based on their needs and schedules and provide them services that are suited to their unique business procedures. Sh...

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Hightower and discuss ESA's Executive Management Professionals Group (EMP) and the importance of collaboration and networking. Scott is the President of Verified Security, which is based in Atlanta and specializes in providing managed physical security services for its customer base.  He works closely with his team to deliver physical security and life safet...

In this episode, we sit down with Kirk MacDowell and discuss one of ESA's new Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC). Kirk is the Founder and CEO of MacGuard Security Advisors. He brings insight from his time at Alarm.com, top Fortune 100 manufacturers General Electric and United Technologies, a top 50 SDM integrator, and his own electronic security firm. – Kirk now offers guida...

In this episode, we sit down with John Loud, President of Loud Security Systems, and discuss his vision as ESA's new Chairman, the challenges our industry faces, and how we should address them John has served in many leadership roles within the industry and community including President of the Kennesaw Business Association, President of the Georgia Electronic Life Safety and Security Association,...

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Vos and take look at his two years as Chairman of ESA from 2020-2022 and some thoughts on the industry's outlook moving forward. Jamie has been in the industry 25 years and owns and operates Security Solutions NW in Washington State. He started in the physical security world of locksmithing then moving in the fire and life safety space and then settling into...