Impact
Invest in the Future of Security Talent
Your donation helps launch real careers and build a stronger, more diverse workforce for the physical security industry.
Why Your Donation Matters
Your donation helps FAST reach ambitious goals, like training hundreds of new professionals and connecting them to meaningful careers in access control. Every dollar fuels opportunity, building a stronger industry for all.
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Meet the People and Companies Powering Progress
We’re proud to spotlight some of the generous individuals and organizations helping us grow talent and close the industry’s workforce gap.
FAST represents the future of our industry. By bringing together ambitious, forward-thinking young professionals, it fosters the innovation, collaboration, and leadership our security community needs to grow and thrive for years to come. I’m proud to support FAST as it empowers the next generation to lead with purpose and impact.
Björn Lidefelt
Executive Vice President & Head of HID Global
ASSA ABLOY Group
As a proud second-generation security brat, I’ve seen firsthand how this industry shapes lives. I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible teammates and believe deeply in FAST’s mission to open doors for the next generation. Their work is essential to helping our industry grow, evolve, and thrive.
Kyle Gordon
Executive Vice President – Global Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence
AMAG Technology
To secure our future, we must access more together by unlocking doors to job opportunities. FAST helps industry partners find innovative talent, establish inspiring career pathways, and develop a workforce that reflects the interconnected world we protect.
Tanya L. Turner SHRM-CP,
PHR , Director,
Human Resources, Salto
I joined the FAST board in 2021 because attracting talent is critical, and their work is key to shaping the next generation of security professionals.
Yaron Zussman
General Manager
Magos America
Recognition for Every Level of Support
We recognize and celebrate all of our donors, whether you’re giving as an individual or on behalf of a company, every contribution helps move the mission forward. To make it easier to get involved, we offer suggested giving levels to help donors support in a way that aligns with their goals.
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Your donation helps job seekers unlock new opportunities and helps the industry thrive.
Recognizing Our
Generous Donors
| $3500 – $3999 | $4000 - $4499 | $4500 - $4999 | $5000 + |
|---|---|---|---|
| HID Global* | |||
| Kastle Systems* | |||
| In memory of Joe Costa* | |||
| Summer Hadidi | |||
| FAST Networking Breakfast at ISC West (Wesco & SwiftConnect) |
| $2000 – $2499 | $2500 – $2999 | $3000 – $3499 | $4000 - $4499 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In honor of Aiding Security Professionals in Need (ASPIN)* | Jeffrey Atkins | ||
| Integrated Security Technologies in honor of Dan Rothrock | ZKTeco USA LLC | ||
| Fredrik Nilsson | Jake Brown | ||
| On behalf of the attendees at ACS25 | Securitas Electronic Security |
| $0 - $499 | $500 – $999 | $1000 -$1499 | $1500 – $1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herve Sedky* | Cy Oatridge* | John Nemerofsky | Jon Uren |
| Rebecca Bayne | Scott Dunn | PSA Security Network | A+ Technology & Security Solution |
| SecuritySpecifiers | Phillippe Forman | Digital Monitoring Products | |
| Mark Duato | Doyle Security | SAGE Integration | |
| Kerri Sutherland | DECO Ventures LLC | Alan Forman | |
| In honor of Liam, Brendan, Meredith Erickson | Access Control Executive Brief | LOUD Security Systems | |
| AMAROK | In honor of Matěj Pokorný | Access CommunicationsOn behalf of the attendees at ACS25 | |
| In honor of Sandy Jones | Maureen Carlo | ||
| Securitech Group, Inc. | Jill Frack | ||
| James Rothstein | i-PRO Americas Inc. | ||
| Brian Valenza | |||
| Imperial Capital, LLC | |||
| Alice DiSanto | |||
| Constantine Tremouliaris | |||
| WeSuite | |||
| Kelly DeLeo | |||
| In honor of the The Erickson Kids | |||
| In honor of Liam, Brendan, and Meredith Erickson | |||
| Merlin Guilbeau | |||
| Ryan Kaltenbaugh | |||
| Merlin Guilbeau |