The Electronic Security Association, ESA is pleased to announce Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, New York, as the Association’s Chairman-Elect for 2023-2024.
As the association’s current Chairman, John Loud, finishes his term. Kevin will serve as Chairman-Elect from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Drive for excellence
“The future of a thriving ESA depends on a pioneer who can help drive excellence and embrace our members to have a voice and an impact. Kevin’s passion for the industry and his track record of successful leadership make him an ideal person for this role,” says current ESA Chairman, John Loud.
“I am confident Kevin will leave a lasting impact on ESA and its members. I look forward to transitioning to the chairman position, knowing the association is in good hands.”
Kevin Stone
Work experience
With a passion for peace of mind, Kevin helped launch and oversee the Doyle Medical Monitoring Division
Kevin began his security industry career with Doyle Security in 1989. Starting off as a commercial security consultant, he has come to own responsibility for sales, installation, and service for Doyle Security’s eight branches.
With a passion for peace of mind, Kevin helped launch and oversee the Doyle Medical Monitoring Division.
Awards
With 34 years of experience in the security industry, Kevin has collected a number of titles and varied expertise as a Rochester Business Journal 40 under 40 recipients as well as a Rochester Police Rosewood Club Distinguished Service Award recipient.
In addition, he was also named Rotarian of the Year by the Local Chapter of Rotary International.
Current positions
Kevin also holds a CPP certification and served as a Crime Stoppers board member
Kevin is also serving on the Advisory Boards of The Monitoring Association, Security Industry Alarm Coalition, Resideo, and the American Cancer Society. And previously, he served as President of the Akron Newstead Rotary, Vice-President of the Akron Central School District Board of Education, and Chairman of the Western New York Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).
Beyond his titles, Kevin also holds a CPP (Certified Protection Professional) certification and served as a Crime Stoppers board member.
ESA's Chairman-Elect
While he is already doing so much for the industry, Kevin is eager to dedicate his talents and experience to ESA as Chairman-Elect. He is a firm believer in ESA’s determination to develop and expand the organisation’s strategies and is committed to making its many services and benefits more widely available to industry professionals.
Throughout his many years in the industry, he has found that few companies are fully aware of the vast and varied membership benefits ESA offers. He believes that it is time for that to change. It's time for the industry to take advantage of ESA’s resources and offerings.
Resources, training, and advocacy
I believe in the greater good contributions the electronic security and life safety industry makes to society"
“I’m at a point in my career where I want to give back to an industry that I’m passionate about. I love what I do each day and believe in the greater good contributions the electronic security and life safety industry make to society,” says, Kevin Stone.
By building on the great work countless staff members and volunteers have done, Kevin wants to drive ESA’s mission and vision by providing resources, training, and advocacy for professionals.
Creating a positive impact
He wants to leave ESA in an even better position for continued growing success in the future, and he is very excited to do it in collaboration with ESA’s existing dynamic team.
“Well respected by his peers, Kevin has a long history of leadership which, coupled with his experience and passion for the industry, makes him an ideal person for this role. I look forward to working closely with Kevin to continue to ensure ESA makes a positive impact for all stakeholders,” said Merlin Guilbeau, ESA CEO.
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