Merlin Guilbeau

Executive Director and CEO, Electronic Security Association

Merlin Guilbeau has 24 years of experience in the electronic security industry. In 2002, he transitioned from company owner and volunteer leader to an association executive when he became executive director of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). Guilbeau provides strategic direction to ESA and has helped solidify the association’s position as the voice for the industry. Guilbeau also lends his experience to many associations including NFPA, ICC and ASIS as well as serving on the UL Security Council. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of six industry organisations including Security America Risk Retention Group and the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation.

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The Electronic Security Association's board of directors elects Michael Barnes as treasurer

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) proudly announces that Michael Barnes was elected as Treasurer and will serve as Chairman of the ESA Finance Committee following the ESA Board of Directors' m...

ESA announces industry veteren, Kevin Stone, COO and Executive Vice President of Doyle Security Systems as Chairman-Elect for 2023-24

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-Elec...

The Electronic Security Association announces Jake Braunger as their new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs

ESA is pleased to announce its new VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs, Jake Braunger. With prior experience on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Advocacy Team and many political ca...

The 2021 edition of Electronic Security Expo (ESX) to be held virtually as ESX 2021 Virtual Experience

The 2021 edition of the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), a globally renowned annual education and networking event dedicated to professionals from the electronic security and life safety industry, will...

Telguard increases its commitment to the pro-installed channel and ESA in 2021

Telguard, a front-runner in cellular alarm communication for security and life safety systems, has increased its support of the pro-installed channel and ESA by boosting the strategic partnership with...

ESA Leadership Summit announces going virtual as 2020 ESA Leadership Summit Stay Connected

The ESA Leadership Summit - the strategically efficient annual event for company pioneers in the electronic security and life safety industry - has announced it will take the summit experience virtual...

Electronic Security Association hosts sales webinar to guide industry through the Coronavirus pandemic

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is arming members, and the industry, through the COVID-19 crisis. This time, with free online sales training and resources. ESA has teamed with its Choice Ser...

Electronic Security Association offers selective free courses for the businesses affected by COVID-19

ESA is now offering select free CEU courses in recognition of the economic challenges for businesses affected by COVID-19. These six courses extend the opportunity to learn new topics and to work towa...

ESA announces Resideo Technologies as its exclusive 2020 Diamond Level Partner

Smart home solutions manufacturer, Resideo has stepped up as the exclusive Diamond Level Partner with the Electronic Security Association (ESA) in 2020 to support the association’s mission of pr...

Electronic Security Association 2019 Leadership Summit reveals schedule and speaker line-up

The schedule and speaker line-up for the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) 2019 Leadership Summit – the strategically efficient event for leadership teams within the electronic secur...

Executive Strategic Partners exhibit industry support via the ESA Program

ESA is proud to recognise the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2018 through its Executive Strategic Partners program. Executive Strategic Partners program This program allo...

alliantgroup named associate member of the Electronic Security Association

alliantgroup announces that it has been named an associate member of the Electronic Security Association (ESA). Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States re...

ESA chooses National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as primary recipient of ESA Gives Back charity

ESA Leadership Summit was held in May in Chandler, AZ during which over $1,400 was raised for NLEOMF The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announces that it has chosen the Natio...

The Internet of Things: what does it mean to installers and integrators?

loT will assist installers and integrators to position themselves as total solution providers and professional connectivity consultants to consumers The buzz over the Internet...

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