Ken Gould is a prominent figure in the security industry, recognized for his 50+ years of leadership in consulting, mergers and acquisitions, business development, and team building. As President of Ken Gould Consulting (KGC), he leads a team of seasoned professionals, empowering businesses to achieve a competitive edge, maximize sales growth, and cultivate top-tier customer satisfaction.

Ken’s influence extends to shaping the industry through his active participation in key organizations. He serves on the ESA Board of Directors and as the ESA New Jersey CSA Representative, playing a vital role in setting industry standards. His past presidencies of the NYFAA and MBFAA, along with his board positions for Mission 500 and the Foundation Board for North Shore LIJ Staten Island University Hospital, further demonstrate his commitment to leadership and service.

Dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders, Ken is currently engaged in life coach training. He integrates these skills into his work, focusing on helping individuals cultivate effective leadership skills and seamlessly apply them in their daily business activities. His goal is to guide individuals toward becoming impactful leaders and valuable contributors to professional settings.

With a strong background in advising security executives, Ken’s consulting practice addresses critical areas such as operational challenges, financial optimization, and strategic acquisitions. Ken Gould Consulting helps businesses achieve lasting profitability, enhanced productivity, and sustainable growth.

As the new president of Ken Gould Consulting, Michael will combine his deep industry knowledge with leadership in security sales, strategic planning, and crisis management to oversee the company.

In his role as Co-Owner of Certified Protection, Michael has been instrumental in delivering advanced access control, surveillance, and alarm solutions, helping businesses enhance safety and operational efficiency. Additionally, as a Director at Pinnacle Federal Credit Union, he applied his expertise in risk assessment and compliance to safeguard financial operations. Michael’s knowledge and experience makes him a trusted leader and advisor in the security sector.

Joe Camarata is a highly experienced sales executive with over 15 years of success in business development, brand representation, and market expansion within the electronic life safety and security industries. With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and certifications in critical fire safety and emergency response systems, he combines technical expertise with practical sales acumen.

Joe has a proven track record of driving growth for leading manufacturers in fire safety, access control, video surveillance, and mass notification, including expanding dealer networks by 50% and managing multimillion-dollar quotas. His customer-focused approach delivers tailored solutions for commercial, industrial, and educational markets, fostering lasting partnerships and measurable results.

Joe is actively involved in key industry organizations, including the New Jersey Electronic Life Safety Association, the Automatic Fire Alarm Association of New Jersey, the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians, and CEDIA, ensuring he remains at the cutting edge of industry innovation.

A results-driven operations and project management professional specializing in electronic security, life safety, and business strategy. With a strong background in optimizing back-office functions, scheduling, inventory management, and customer relations, he ensures efficient project execution and high client satisfaction.

At Ken Gould Consulting, LLC, Joseph plays a key role in M&A initiatives, financial reporting, and strategic business growth. He actively researches company development strategies and innovative tools to enhance operational efficiency and drive business success.

Committed to continuous learning, he is expanding his expertise in cybersecurity analysis and compliance, further strengthening his ability to implement secure and effective business solutions.

Jim de Vries is a skilled leader (Master Integrator) with more than 30 years of experience collaborating with executives to front-line personnel to achieve desired outcomes through his ability to facilitate teams and drive positive margin growth. His expertise encompasses talent management, marketing, IT, finance, legal, operations, call centers (sales, collections, services), supply chain/logistics, procurement, strategy, plant operations, transportation, field sales and services, contract and account management, in industries including CPG, Energy, Oil & Gas, Automotive, R&D, Financial Services, Security, Food & Beverage, Government, 3PL, NGO, and Electronics. Jim has led, trained and mentored more than 1,500 professionals throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas and has overseen the implementation of over 2,000 projects. He has developed deployment programs, training materials and facilitated teams through the practical application of many methodologies, including Change Acceleration Process, EIM|DA, BI, AI/ML – Digital Transformation, Voice-of-the-Customer, SC Risk Management, Balanced Scorecard, Stable Ops, Lean Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma and the Theory of Inventive Problem-Solving. A results-oriented leader, Jim consistently surpasses objectives by quickly assessing complex situations, leveraging his strong facilitation skills, building high-performing teams and executing successfully on improvement strategies and transformation efforts.

Kevin Donelly is an entrepreneurial leader with expertise in high growth businesses. His areas of expertise include sales/business development, operations management, high volume recruiting, training program development, company culture and team building. He was the founder and CEO of Speed Wire, a New York based national technology deployment and services firm specialized in wired and wireless networks, broadband services, telecommunications, network cabling, security technology, and smart home/connected home services.

Speed Wire’s largest customers included industry leaders such as AT&T, Verizon, and ADT. Speed Wire was acquired by Miami, FL based MasTec (NYSE:MTZ) in 2014. At the time of sale, Speed Wire was the largest provider of outsourced security & smart home services in the nation with over 600 employees in 38 cities. Prior to founding Speed Wire, Kevin held management positions at Morgan Stanley & Co. as well as Open Access Systems Corporation.

As a premier business coach, Kevin works with business owners to help them get the right people in the team, bridge the gap between doing the work and managing the company (working on, not in the business) and cultivating the ideas, solutions, resources and connections needed to scale both their impact and their bottom line.

Kate Fisher is the founder and President of Compliance Management Solutions, a firm that has been helping companies in the electronic and private security industry with their licensing and compliance needs since 2011.  Her previous background was in business improvement, consulting and operational management for technology firms. While working on a large licensing and compliance project for a nationwide alarm company, she realized there was a huge need in the industry for a service that could simplify the licensing process and drive down the internal labor costs associated with this critical function of every security business. Since then, she has built an extensive knowledge base and helped hundreds of clients quickly expand into new areas of the country quickly and efficiently.

Richard Hahn hass over 30 years of experience in public relations, marketing, and business development. He began his career at a New York City advertising agency specializing in the financial sector. In 1989, he became an editor to launch a security publication. This industry experience led him to establish Richard Hahn & Associates in 1994. There, he developed a client base that included major industry players, smaller companies, and startups. In 2007, he moved to Bogotá, Colombia. Fluent in Spanish, he has lectured on marketing, public relations, and social responsibility. His services encompass business development, marketing, public relations, branding and design, websites, and social media. Richard has also been involved in numerous social responsibility initiatives.

Kristin Leonardo is a highly experienced Safety & Compliance Officer with two decades dedicated to the Life Safety & Security industry. Her deep understanding uniquely positions her to develop tailored safety and compliance programs that precisely meet the industry’s specific demands. From creating customized training initiatives to providing comprehensive support, Kristin is committed to ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of employees and management teams across all facets of life safety, adhering to federal and state laws. As an authorized OSHA Instructor, she delivers industry-specific training, and she also serves as a Facility Security Officer for a UL2050 Central Station in Long Island, NY. Further demonstrating her industry leadership, Kristin is a valued member of the Board of Directors for NYFAA.

With 32 years of deep experience in the electronic security industry, Ray brings unparalleled insight gained from leadership roles in internal audit, acquisition, and compliance at National Guardian Security Services, Holmes Protection Group, ADT Security Services, and HSM Electronic Protection Services. For the past fifteen years, he has served as a trusted industry consultant, having valued over 250 alarm businesses and participated in more than 150 purchase transactions, ranging from small account portfolios to ADT’s acquisition of Cambridge/SecurityLink. Since 2007, Ray has empowered security business owners to achieve their objectives and maximize their investment, profits, and valuation. His client roster includes industry giants such as ADT, Stanley Security Solutions, Securitas Electronic Security, Inc., and CIBC Bank USA, who rely on his expertise to enhance their results and protect their investments. A seasoned presenter at industry events like ISC East, ISC West, and ESX, Ray holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Bentley University and is a CPA in Massachusetts.

With over 23 years of industry experience in Life Safety & Security, Wanda is the founder and President of Expediting Support Services located in Suffolk County, New York.  ESS has been helping clients since 2020.

Wanda’s areas of expertise include sales/business development, training program development, operations management, and contracts. From 2002 to 2020, Wanda wore many hats at AFA Protective Systems, Inc. in Syosset, NY including being the company’s lead expeditor. During her tenure at AFA, Wanda was put in charge of overseeing the company’s National Accounts. Professionalism and customer satisfaction are always at Wanda’s forefront. Wanda is NICET LEVEL I #164537, MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), M/WBE (Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise), and WBE.

As the owner of PF Raymond, INC., Peter Raymond leads a global consulting firm specializing in a range of security-related technologies, including security, fire, and cyber systems. He brings extensive technical knowledge to projects, with a focus on designing systems and specifying equipment that adhere to UL requirements and local codes. Recognizing the importance of knowledge transfer, he also assists US manufacturers by developing and implementing training programs for local personnel in fire, security, and safety procedures in various countries. His commitment to the industry is further demonstrated by his role as COO of the New Jersey Electronic Life Safety Association and his membership on the board of directors of International Fire and Life Safety Experts.

Michael J. Revness, Esquire is the Owner of Revness, LLC and the founder of SecurityAlarmAttorney.com. Michael is an experienced lawyer with a well-earned national reputation as one of the leading attorneys and thought leaders in the security alarm/life-safety industry. Michael has more than twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of the security alarm/life-safety industry, including contracts, transactions, sales & installations, product design & development, licensing and regulations, employment, litigation, and serving the day in and day out legal needs of locally to nationally owned traditional security alarm companies, monitoring facilities, DIY companies, product manufacturers and resellers, and unique service industry providers, to name but a few.

Over the years, Michael has represented security alarm/life-safety top business leaders through complex account purchase transactions, nationwide litigation, the maze of licensing and regulation, business expansion and contraction, employment staffing, unique industry contracts, customer service challenges, prophetically envisioning and planning for the future of the industry, and general legal matters that invariably come up throughout the business day.

Bob is a highly respected, licensed security industry professional recognized for his integrity, leadership, and comprehensive understanding of business risks and technology solutions. A Six Sigma Black Belt certified expert, he leverages problem-solving methodologies to drive efficient and effective transformations within security businesses. Holding NJ licenses in Alarm, Locksmithing, and Electrical Contracting, Bob is a member and former chairman of the NJ state licensing board and a NJ-approved CEU Instructor. With over 48 years of industry experience spanning installation, service, sales, management, entrepreneurship, and executive roles, Bob has provided invaluable security consulting services to numerous Fortune 500 companies and security integrators. His background includes positions at small integrators, ADT (where he utilized Six Sigma to optimize operations nationwide), and self-employment. Bob brings extensive M&A experience from both buy-side and sell-side perspectives in deals of all sizes and has delivered thousands of hours of CEU instruction across NY & NJ, covering all facets of the security business, including mergers and acquisitions.