Robert Bargert
SSI Hall Of Fame: 2004
Career Highlights
- Served in U.S. Navy during WWII
- Graduated from Univ. of Michigan, 1950
- Served as time study engineer for Ford Motor Co. in Detroit
- Joined J. Walter Thompson Advertising as copywriter, worked with Lee Iacocca on Mustang intro
- Became editor of Rental Equipment Register in L.A.
- Hired as copywriter for Morse Signal Devices
- Moved on to editor of Security Distribution and Marketing (SDM)
- In 1979, founded Fortuna Publishing and became editor of Alarm Installer & Dealer (AID)
Why He’s on The List
- Started AID out of his Calabasas, Calif., home
- In AID, the antecedent of SSI, spent decade establishing publication representing voice of alarm dealers and installers
- Widely known for not pulling any punches
- Launched L.A.-based event called “THE Security Show”
- Supported and contributed to state alarm association events
- Instrumental in launch of National American Alarm Association (NAAA)
Comments & Reaction: “I always work at giving back to this greatindustry that has given so much to me” — Bob Bargert. “I’m sure Bob would be very proud and honored to be included in SSI’s list. But he would probably say there were many others that deserve it more!” — Yvonne Bargert, Bob’s wife.
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