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The new design provides streamlined navigation and more in-depth content making the site easier to use Coinciding with the release of its’ latest, state-of-the-art  “2-GIG” anti-burglary technology and smart home automation solutions, Security Specialists, LLC, a leading systems integrator and full-service solution provider of dynamic, high-performance, integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commercial and residential clients, has revamped its web site, www.securityspecialists.com. Improved user experience Visitors to www.securityspecialists.com will now find more extensive information on the Company’s complete line of commercial and residential security product and service offerings in a format that has been redesigned and reorganised to be extremely user-friendly. The new design provides streamlined navigation and more in-depth content, making the site easier to use by home and small business owners, facilities and operations personnel, contractors and security personnel.  “Security Specialists has an on-going commitment to keeping our customers up-to-date with the most accurate information,” said Dan Budinoff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Security Specialists. “This redesign of our website now allows us to better inform customers about our ever-expanding portfolio of products and services while more accurately reflecting our core competencies and future product vision.” Security Specialists Marketing Content Analyst Bill Pankracij added, "We redesigned our online presence because it better defines our overall business focus and strategy. By simplifying our website, we are making it clear that our strategic positioning and value proposition have also evolved to take advantage of new opportunities in the commercial and residential security markets."                                    

Tony Lorenzo Hardy joins Security Specialists as service manager, bringing over 20 years of security experience Security Specialists, Inc., a leading systems integrator and full-service solution provider of dynamic, high-performance, integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commercial and residential clients, recently announced the addition of two new employees. They will report to Security Specialists Director of Sales, Kimberly Kissell Rescigno. Tony Lorenzo Hardy as service manager Tony Lorenzo Hardy, Sr. joins Security Specialists as Service Manager, bringing with him nearly twenty years of diversified security experience. In this role, Tony will be responsible for resolving customer issues regarding service, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. He will supervise field technicians, service sales reps and administrative personnel to support the Company’s service customers. Tony was most recently with Outsource LLC. Stephen Holtman as account executive Stephen Holtman has been hired to fill the position of Account Executive. A highly-motivated, results-driven professional with over two decades of B-to-B sales and business development experience, Stephen will be responsible for maximising sales revenue and profitability in all business segments. Stephen comes to Security Specialists from ADT Security Services. “At Security Specialists, we’re always looking for high achievers to join our customer-driven culture of excellence,” said Security Specialists President and CEO Dan Budinoff. “As we continue to execute on our smart-growth strategy, hiring talented individuals like Tony and Stephen will allow us to continue providing customers with the very highest levels of service and support.” Growing team of security professionals Security Specialists Director of Sales, Kimberly Kissell Rescigno added, "We’re committed to making Security Specialists one of the best places to work by hiring elite talent within the security industry and continually investing in their career development. We are thrilled to have Stephen and Tony on our team and are confident they will significantly contribute to our bottom-line growth.”

Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015 PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The following PSA owners were elected or appointed to positions on the Board: Ron Oetjen, Securadyne Systems, Chairman of the Board Paul Thomas, Northland Controls, Vice Chairman Christine Lanning, Integrated Security Technologies, Western Regional Director Darryl Keeler, Tech Systems, Inc., Southern Regional Director Terry Rivet, Securitronics, Northeast Regional Director (appointment) Incumbents remaining on the Board are: Tom Hagen, Pro-Tec Design, Midwest Regional Director Eric Yunag, Dakota Security Systems, Central Regional Director Dan Budinoff, Security Specialists, Past Chairman “We are pleased to announce the Board members that will guide PSA in the years ahead,” said Bill Bozeman, president and CEO of PSA Security Network. “The expertise and experience represented in this group truly exemplifies the strength that PSA as a whole brings to the table in the security industry.” Oetjen, Thomas, Lanning, and Keeler were all elected to two year terms in their respective positions. Hagen and Yunag have one year remaining in their current terms but are eligible for reelection next year. Rivet will complete the remaining one year left on the term for the Northeast position that was vacated by Dan Budinoff. Budinoff assumed the Chairman role following the resignation of Mike Kobelin in February 2015.

Daniel Budinoff, president of Security Specialists, Stamford, Conn., is almost a fixture at trade shows, especially ISC West. He attends some six to seven trade shows per year, but finds ISC West most applicable to his company, his product research needs and his networking endeavors. In fact, he has attended ISC West for more than 25 years, only missing perhaps one or two shows during that time period. With this year’s show just around the corner, April 10-12 in Las Vegas, it’s a great time to revisit the comments Budinoff made about the show several years ago. Budinoff and his company are accomplished in the physical security business, networking and other specialties. He founded Security Specialists in 1978 and has been active and held many board positions – achieving a host of positions, credentials and certifications stemming from dedicated service to local and national alarm associations. These include the former National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, now the Electronic Security Association (ESA), as well as the Connecticut Alarm & System Integrators Association (CASIA) / formerly Connecticut Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, where he was president for two years, as well as founding president of the Westchester County Alarm Association, now known as RASIA. Budinoff is currently on the Board of Directors, Northeast Region, for PSA Security Network, Westminster, Colo. Security Industry Awards: Budinoff also holds two of the security industry’s most prestigious awards: the Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award (2004) and the Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award (2011). The Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award, which honors the memory of the 1950-51 ESA president, recognises an ESA volunteer who has exhibited exceptional leadership skills on an ESA committee, task force or board. The Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award acknowledges the outstanding achievement of a special individual and his or her continued efforts on behalf of ESA and the industry. "We are seeing more end users at ISC West, but the focus is still on the dealer", says Daniel Budinoff, president of Security Specialists Targeted at Security Dealers/Industry “If I come away with just one or two new or upgraded products or services that I can generate new revenue from, I have accomplished my goal for attending. I usually am successful. And as far as justifying costs, I guess the old adage ‘you have to spend money to make money’ is pretty accurate in this scenario,” Budinoff states. Budinoff says he believes ISC West is the most comprehensive product show for the physical security industry. “The show is beneficial because there are many items on the show floor that you don’t see in advertising or that end up in my ‘spam’ mailbox,” he says. “The true benefit is that it’s all here in one location.” He adds that he uses the show to discover new products that may make it into the portfolio of products and services offered by Security Specialists. But he also says that once he finds a potential product, he asks for followup after the show, because he rarely finds that doing a deep product dive at the show itself is successful. Since attending ISC West almost continuously for many years, he’s been impressed with the show producer’s desire to improve the conference with better education, communication with attendees and educating vendors on how to maximise their return on investment.