Kennesaw, GA – Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 – John Loud, chairman of the national Electronic Security Association and President of LOUD Security Systems, hosted the 2nd annual festivities for National Security Technician Day at LOUD Security’s Kennesaw offices.
The idea for National Security Technician Day was promoted and established in 2022 by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), along with ESA and the Security Industry Association (SIA)
LOUD Security’s warehouse was transformed for the occasion with large banners and posters hanging from the walls and rafters. The posters each displayed a 5-star Google Review of one of LOUD’s many technicians.
The special day kicked off with a parade of oversized ‘fatheads’ of the technicians, followed by talks from Local Public Safety leaders such as Kennesaw Chief of Police Billy Westenberger and Mike Register, Director of Cobb Public Safety. Register spoke on the vital collaboration of today’s electronic security and surveillance systems with first responders.
A large breakfast was prepared by Mike Shroeder, owner of 1885 Grill in Acworth, with help from LOUD’s management team.
Also in attendance were staff from Chattahoochee Technical College, including College President Dr. Ron Newcomb.
The event provided an opportunity for CTC staff to meet with LOUD management and FAST Executive Director, AIden O’Brien to discuss efforts for establishing and promoting careers in low-voltage and electronic security.
Security industry leaders also participated including representatives from SPECO, ADI, Resideo, DMP and SDI; Many offering gifts of appreciation. Cobb Chic-Fil-A Franchise Operator, Marshall McCabe contributed gift cards for each of LOUD’s technicians.
“This day allows us to honor the skilled commercial and residential technicians in the security industry., said John Loud. “Low-voltage technicians provide the critical means to secure the myriad of homes and businesses throughout Atlanta and across the country.”
“We look forward to celebrating this day each year, and the recognition it brings to the security industry’s importance and impact to safety in our community.”
About LOUD Security Systems
Founded in 1995, LOUD Security provides sales, installation, service and monitoring of security systems — such as intrusion and fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, and automation — to over 11,000 residential and commercial customers. LOUD Security Systems is a Top 100 security company in the Nation according to SDM magazine, and currently staffs approximately 60 employees from its offices in Kennesaw, Georgia.
About ESA
Established in 1948, The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic life safety and security industry. The association encourages collaboration for the advancement of the electronic security industry and ESA member companies. Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.
About FAST
The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) is a 501(c)(3) organization promoting careers in the physical security technology industry. FAST is dedicated to connecting passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in the electronic security and life safety industry. Through a partnership of the industry’s leading associations, ESA and SIA, FAST brings awareness to the career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe.
