Board of Directors

Leadership

Kerri Sutherland (Chair)

Manager, Human Resources Business Partnerships, Axis Communications

Kerri Sutherland has held a human resource business partnership position at Axis Communications since 2017. She holds an MBA with a concentration in human resource management from the University of Texas A&M and is certified as a senior professional by the Society of Human Resource Management. Sutherland has more than a decade of successful experience in the field with a primary focus on hiring, employee development and employee engagement. Her human resource journey began at various international tech companies, and she currently supports the Americas region at Axis by recruiting and retaining top talent while safeguarding the company’s culture. Sutherland also sits as the chair for Axis’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and serves on the board of a local nonprofit humane society. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures, and equally loves spending time at home with her husband and two dogs.

John Nemerofsky (Vice Chair)

Chief Operating Officer, SAGE Integration

With over 25 years of experience in the security industry, John Nemerofsky‘s leadership attributes include relationship development, performance expectations, team building and decisive action. Early in his career, Nemerofsky helped grow a security integration company to $140 million in annual sales while building a Rolodex that includes many of today’s most influential and successful security professionals. With an early track record of success, he became senior vice president of Stanley Security Systems, overseeing a broad scope of projects that included several turnaround initiatives, operational changes, sales and market expansions and customer acquisitions. He managed an $800M P&L and a team of 13 managers with a dotted line to more than 500 team members. Nemerofsky’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to start his own management consulting company to help other entrepreneurs to optimize business operations, pipeline development, marketing, supply chain, product development, exit strategies, mergers and acquisitions. In 2017, Nemerofsky joined CGL Electronic Security and applied his management experience to a new entrepreneurial endeavor as president of CGL Technologies. Today, he is the chief operating officer at SAGE Integration, focusing his talents on streamlining operations, company acquisitions and organic growth strategies. In addition to his duties at SAGE Integration, Nemerofsky still finds time to volunteer for worthy causes, serves as an adviser to industry leaders, is a professional speaker/presenter and is a member of various organizations.

Ken Kocher (Treasurer)

President, Force Security Solutions

Ken Kocher is the founder and president of Force Security Solutions, a managed security solution provider located in the Washington, D.C., area. Force Security Solutions provides proactive, high-tech, high-quality, integrated IP security products, installation and managed support service and monitoring for its commercial and government clients throughout the D.C. area and beyond. Kocher is a retired police officer from Montgomery County, Maryland, who has over 40 years of combined experience in law enforcement, physical security and security consulting. Before starting Force Security, he also worked in retail security, as well as with Science Application International Corp. (SAIC), one of the largest government contractors, where he was responsible for providing security risk assessments, consulting and recommendations for electronic security technology to state and federal government agencies for some of the most secure facilities in the in the United States and the world.

Directors

Scott Harkins

Vice President, Sales, Resideo

Scott Harkins has over 35 years of experience in the security industry and is currently the vice president of sales at Resideo, responsible for growing the security, HVAC, electrical, OEM and software-as-a-service (SaaS) channels.
Over the years, Harkins has used his expertise to help develop, manage and execute ideation of innovative solutions that create substantial customer and corporate SaaS revenue stream by leveraging connected devices, data, artificial intelligence and machine learning for homes and business.

Jim Lantrip

Senior Vice President of Operations, Allied Universal Technology Services

Jim Lantrip is a seasoned security industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. Currently serving as the senior vice president of operations at Allied Universal Technology Services, a global systems integrator, he oversees the company’s operations, ensuring the delivery of innovative security solutions to clients on a global scale. Lantrip’s journey in the security industry began with a detour – initially joining ADT Security Services for sales experience, he unexpectedly found his niche and built a successful career spanning various roles, including sales, sales leadership, engineering, operations and strategy. With a proven track record and a passion for mentoring, Lantrip has played a pivotal role in shaping the security industry. His expertise extends to designing, delivering and supporting a wide range of security products, platforms, and services, making Allied Universal a one-stop shop for comprehensive security solutions. Prior to serving in his current role, Lantrip held leadership positions in several North American security companies, contributing to their growth and success. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is committed to fostering the next generation of security professionals; he enjoys mentoring and motivating others, introducing them to the exciting and often overlooked opportunities within the industry.

Michal Moss Early

Executive Director of Corporate Strategy, Digital Monitoring Products

Michal Moss Early is an experienced leader in the security industry, with five years’ experience at Digital Monitoring Products. As executive director of corporate strategy, Moss Early provides leadership to the human resources, information technology, marketing and intellectual property teams. Prior to working in the security industry, she was in the banking industry serving as a senior vice president in sales, marketing and operational roles for over 16 years.

Rick Seymour

Chief Operating Officer, Guardian Hawk Security

Rick Seymour began his career at the United States Military Academy at West Point before earning an electrical and computer engineering degree at Nova Southeastern University while working for Florida Power and Light. With a strong foundation in engineering, Seymour transitioned into a leadership role, spending 15 years at a Muzak Franchise, where he honed his understanding of the value of recurring monthly revenue. In 2005, he took on a new challenge by purchasing a partnership in a local security integrator, eventually leading the business as its CEO. Under Seymour‘s leadership, the company thrived and was acquired by Guardian Hawk Security in September 2022, where he now serves as chief operating officer. Seymour’s dedication to workforce development is evident through his efforts with the Alarm Association of Florida (AAF). In 2014, he and AAF members established a low voltage technician program at Palm Beach State College, which graduates about a dozen NCCER certified technicians each year, all of whom secure employment upon graduation. Additionally, Seymour has served as a board member of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and was the president of the ESA Florida Charter Chapter.

Jeff Fulciniti

Senior Director, GS&S People Strategy and Enterprise Initiatives, Salesforce

Jeff Fulciniti is a distinguished senior technology leader with extensive cross-functional experience and a proven track record in leading people strategy, talent development, onboarding and mergers and acquisitions. As the senior director of people strategy and enterprise initiatives for global safety and security at Salesforce, he has demonstrated exceptional skill in ensuring that all things talent related remain a top priority. Fulciniti’s career is marked by his commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. He has successfully integrated talent development initiatives into the core strategy of organizations, ensuring that employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Fulciniti’s company, Salesforce, is an active member of SPARC, SIA’s technical end user community, and brings a practitioner perspective to the FAST Board of Directors.
Before joining Salesforce, Fulciniti held various leadership positions in technology at companies including Kronos (now UKG), PTC and Sage. He holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a master’s degree in marketing from Emerson College and a certificate in training and development from Boston University, and he completed the High-Potentials program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Yaron Zussman

General Manager, Magos America Inc.

Yaron Zussman has 20 years of experience in the information technology and security industries. He is currently a general manager at Magos America, a company out of Israel that is reinventing radar technology for the 21st century. Prior to joining Magos, Zussman was the CEO of FST Biometrics America. He also spent 11 years at DVTEL (which was acquired by FLIR), a developer of end-to-end video solutions, where he held leadership roles in the sales, sales support and business development organizations. In his last role at DVTEL, Zussman served as vice president of sales. Under his leadership, the company grew from being a startup to becoming one of the leaders in the IP security enterprise market. Zussman holds a bachelor of science degree in business management and an executive MBA from Rutgers Business School.