SSI announced its honor roll recently for their Hall of Fame 2020, including George De Marco, Merlin Guilbeau and Jerry Lenander, along with several other industry stalwarts. Individuals are honored for their work protecting people, property and assets associated with life-and-death consequences.
The latest Hall of Fame inductees, in alphabetical order, are: George De Marco, currently managing partner of DECO Ventures; Rod Garner (deceased), former president/CEO of Mountain Alarm; Merlin Guilbeau, CEO of the Electronic Security Association; Jeff Kessler, managing director of research for Imperial Capital; Richard Kleinman, president/CO, AFA Protective Systems; Jerry Lenander, executive director, California Alarm Association; and Michael Marks, co-founder of Perennial Software and SedonaOffice.
SIAC salutes these individuals for their positive impact and contributions to our industry, and SSI for recognizing their efforts. We believe these types of recognitions advance the professionalism of our industry and are important in raising standards and visibility of improving alarm management standards.
Founded in 2004 to represent the highest accolade for going above and beyond in professionalism, conduct and achievement, the SSI Industry Hall of Fame annually inducts new members as part of the SAMMY Awards gala the eve of ISC West.