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Chris Brown is the CEO/Co-Owner of Immix. Chris directs the Immix business globally from end to end. Today the Immix platform enables over 300+ Monitoring Centers/SOCs spanning 50 countries, focused on maximizing returns and increasing RMR options for its central station and large guarding customers. With more than 30 years of experience in the security …

Dan Bresingham leads the Everon business as Chief Executive Officer and is laser-focused on providing excellent customer service for commercial and national account clients. Dan joined the security industry nearly 20 years ago and has held a number of leadership roles in our industry, including Controller for HSM Security, CFO of Stanley Security, CFO at …

Nick Bonifas currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Alarm Detection Systems in Aurora, IL. Alarm Detection is a family-owned business and is ranked #16 on the SDM 100. Nick has been with ADS for 15 years and was promoted to COO in 2022. He is a graduate of Southern …

Haley Ayure is a shareholder in the Tampa office of Buchanan, where she serves as chair of the firm’s Emerging Companies Practice Group and is a member of the firm’s Security Alarm, Fire and Medical Alert practice group. Haley focuses her practice on a full range of domestic and international corporate transactions and general commercial …

Robert Chefitz is a 42-year veteran of the venture capital industry and has specialized in security industry investments since 1990. Robert has built an investment track record with strong returns by leading and participating in numerous early-stage investments and leveraged buyouts. In 2008, Robert founded Egis Capital Partners in order to capitalize on his deep …

Jaime Tuite is a shareholder and head of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney’s Pittsburgh office, where she is a member of the firm’s Security Alarm practice group. She focuses her practice on employment issues, representing clients across a diverse range of industries. Jaime has litigated more than 100 cases in state and federal courts and has …

C.J. Pascarella is a Senior Vice President and Corporate Banking Sales Leader for the PNC Financial Services Group. In this role, he oversees companies ranging from $50 million to over a $1 billion in revenue. Since joining the Bank almost fifteen years ago, C.J. has worked extensively on leading a highly driven sales team, client …

Business leader and 43-year security industry veteran, Kirk MacDowell is the founder and CEO of MacGuard Security Advisors. Bringing insight from his time at industry innovator Alarm.com, top Fortune 100 manufacturers General Electric and United Technologies, a top 50 SDM integrator, and his own electronic security firm – Kirk now offers guidance on how to …

Greg is an experienced corporate banking leader, with more than 35 years of experience in the industry. Known for a strong commitment to building long-term client relationships, Greg’s finance and banking experience is expansive and includes expertise in financing strategies for corporate growth and succession planning for family-owned companies. In addition, Greg has deep experience …

Melissa Brinkman is CEO of Custom Alarm, a SDM 100 security and technology company in Rochester, Minnesota. Melissa leads a team of more than 70 dedicated employees who are customer service focused and leverage technology to find solutions for their customers. Melissa earned her B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Stout and went on to have a …