Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards, now in its second year. This prestigious initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation, and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.
Security technicians are the unsung heroes on the front lines of safety, whose dedication and expertise help ensure that our homes, workplaces, and national infrastructure remain secure. Recognizing these professionals is not just an acknowledgment of their tireless efforts but a testament to their pivotal role in advancing the security industry.
This year’s winners are standout examples of commitment and leadership, who have each demonstrated exceptional customer service, technological proficiency, and professional integrity.
2024 Security Technician of the Year Awardees:
Calvin Sprague
Technician III, Stealth Monitoring
James Brevard
Master Installation Technician & Trainer, ADT
Chris Gordon
Level 4 Security Technician, SAGE Integration
Peter Gagne
Technician III, Stealth Monitoring
Vanna Phan
Electrical Technician 4, M.C. Dean
Jeff Lane
Fire Division PM, Down East Protection Systems
Kyle Ackerman
Installation Technician, Everon
Anthony Jeffries
Electrical Technician 3, M.C. Dean
Harry Hoyte
Senior Service Technician, Grid Squared Systems
Aaron Welch
Head of Hardware, Nexkey
“The Security Technician of the Year Awards shines a spotlight on the incredible talent within our industry,” said Ken Kocher, President of Force Security Solutions, and member of the FAST Board of Directors. “These awards are a way to recognize the outstanding work of security technicians and to showcase the significant impact they have on all of us.”
FAST is proud to invite the security industry to celebrate these achievements at the awards ceremony, which will be held during the closing ceremony of the Electronic Security Expo (ESX). The event details are as follows:
Awards Ceremony:
Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 11:45 AM
Location: Main Stage, ESX
We look forward to honoring these exceptional individuals who have not only excelled in their roles but have also contributed to raising industry standards. Their insights on industry challenges and professional advice, reflecting their deep understanding and passion for the field, will also be featured in upcoming FAST communications.
Congratulations to all our winners!
For media inquiries and further details on the winners, please contact Aiden O’Brien at aobrien@advancingsecurity.org.
About FAST
The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) is dedicated to connecting passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in the electronic security and life safety industry. Through partnerships with leading associations such as ESA and SIA, FAST raises awareness about career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe.
About ESA
Established in 1948, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic security and life safety industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.
About SIA
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,400 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.
