Lessing Gold
SSI Hall Of Fame: 2004
Career Highlights
- Began 45-year-plus association with alarm industry through Southern California Burglar Alarm Association in 1958
- Represented NBFAA for 25 years
- Represented industry in its dealings with local, state and federal government agencies, and labor unions
Why He’s on The List
- Introduced Secom Co. to U.S. security market and involved in its acquisitions of Valley Alarm and Westec Security
- Introduced James Covert to purchases in Australia and New Zealand
- Involved in Signature Security’s acquisition of Ameritech
- Participated in formation of Protection One
- Helped California Alarm Association (CAA) prevail over Public Utilities Commission for lower telephone rates
- Got Senate to pass legislation limiting telephone companies’ entry
- Authored first state law regulating alarm companies
- Represented Greater Los Angeles Alarm and Security Association (GLAASA) in verified response conflict
Comments & Reaction: “I am very honored and gratified. I would like to be remembered as a person who was instrumental in helping the industry gain recognition, credibility and respect, while being respected by his peers.”
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