In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s National Company Director candidates: Holly Borgmann (ADT) and Brian Robertson (Comcast/Xfinity Home). With deep expertise in government affairs, compliance, and national operations, these candidates share their perspectives on advancing public safety initiatives, shaping legislation, and strengthening industry standards. From advocacy to operational excellence, they discuss how national leadership can create impact across companies of all sizes. Get to know the leaders working to represent the broader industry and drive ESA’s mission forward at a national level.

Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting platforms and the video version is available on Youtube. If you’re curious about how ESA Membership can power your security business, visit our website at esaweb.org. Take some time to schedule a discovery call with our membership team — you’ll be happy you did.

In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s Associate Director candidates: Dean Belisle (DMP), Quentin Gunther (Resideo), and Don Morrow (Highland Tech).

Representing the manufacturers, service providers, and innovators that power the industry, these candidates bring decades of experience across sales, training, program development, and AI-driven solutions. They discuss how associate members can better support integrators, foster stronger partnerships, and drive meaningful innovation across the channel.

Tune in to hear how each candidate plans to enhance member value and help shape the future of the electronic security and life safety industry.

Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting platforms and the video version is available on Youtube. If you’re curious about how ESA Membership can power your security business, visit our website at esaweb.org. Take some time to schedule a discovery call with our membership team — you’ll be happy you did.

In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s Integrator Director candidates: Neil Atha (Atronic Alarm), Jordan Jackson (Security Central), and Randall Renfroe (Allstate Security Industries).

These leaders live and breathe the day-to-day realities of running integration businesses, from scaling operations and driving RMR growth to navigating workforce challenges and emerging technologies. Each candidate shares their perspective on where the industry is headed, how ESA can better support integrators, and the priorities they would bring to the Board.

If you're an integrator, this is your opportunity to hear directly from the voices representing your business and your future.

Make sure to subscribe, we’re on all podcasting platforms and the video version is available on Youtube. If you’re curious about how ESA Membership can power your security business, visit our website at esaweb.org. Take some to schedule a discovery call with our membership team — you’ll be happy you did.