Fort Worth, Texas (January 1, 2026) – The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) is pleased to announce the election of industry veteran Grady Medcalf as its new board chairman.
Medcalf brings more than two decades of leadership experience in regulatory compliance, operations, and industry advocacy within the electronic security and life safety industries. He currently serves as Director of Licensing & Compliance at Comcast, where he oversees state licensing, compliance processes, and industry best practices for product installation and training across multiple markets.
“Grady’s extensive regulatory expertise, operational leadership, and long-standing commitment to the security industry make him an outstanding choice to lead SIAC,” said Steve Keefer, Executive Director of SIAC. “His experience working across multiple states and with regulatory bodies will be instrumental as SIAC continues to strengthen collaboration between the security industry and public safety partners.”
Medcalf holds NICET Level III certification and maintains more than 20 state licenses nationwide. Prior to Comcast, he held senior leadership roles at Brighthouse Networks/Charter Communications, where he led compliance initiatives across 27 states, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and represented the organization in regulatory audits with zero deficiencies.
A recognized industry thought leader, Medcalf actively participates in state and local regulatory boards and committees, contributing to the advancement of industry standards and best practices.
“I am honored to serve as Chairman of SIAC,” said Medcalf. “I would like to sincerely thank Tim Creenan for his hard work, leadership, and dedication during his tenure as Chair. Tim’s commitment and service have played a vital role in advancing SIAC’s mission, and I look forward to building on the solid foundation he helped establish.”
As Chairman, Medcalf will focus on advancing SIAC’s mission to reduce unnecessary alarm dispatches through education, advocacy, and collaboration with public safety agencies nationwide.
About SIAC
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) is a 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to reducing false alarms through education, advocacy, and the development of industry best practices.
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