Mission 500 Announces 2025 Leadership Updates and Board of Directors
Former Mission 500 treasurer Jason Lutz has been named board chairman, succeeding co-chairwomen Tracy Larson and Janet Fenner.
MIAMI – Security industry non-profit organization Mission 500, which is dedicated to supporting children in need across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, today announces “several key updates” to its board of directors.
Former Mission 500 treasurer Jason Lutz has been named chairman, succeeding co-chairwomen Tracy Larson and Janet Fenner. Board member John Nemerofsky is named treasurer and Garrett Savage is the new secretary, succeeding Sarah Flanagan.
“I want to sincerely thank Tracy and Janet for their exceptional leadership over the past two years,” said Lutz, industry affairs Leader at Resideo Technologies. “Their passion for Mission 500 has been inspiring and I look forward to building on their hard work.”
Lutz has been an advocate for Mission 500 since joining the board in 2019. His leadership on the service trip committee and his tenure as treasurer “make him uniquely positioned to guide the organization as chair,” according to the Mission 500 announcement.
More About the 2025 Mission 500 Board
Nemerofsky, chief operating officer of Sage Integration, “brings a wealth of operational experience to his new role as treasurer,” the announcement says. A Mission 500 board member since 2022, he also holds numerous other leadership positions within the security industry, including the Security Industry Association (SIA) board of directors.
Jason Lutz (Photo courtesy of Mission 500)
Savage, director of category strategy at ADI Global and longtime Mission 500 supporter, has been a board member since 2024. His security industry experience and collaborative approach “will undoubtedly support Mission 500’s strategic initiatives and communications efforts,” according to the announcement.
In addition to its leadership changes, the Mission 500 board of directors is poised to welcome two new members in 2025. This includes past Mission 500 chairman Ken Gould, president at KJG Consulting, and Stacy Deveraux, president of ASSA ABLOY’s Electromechanical Solutions Group.
“It has been an incredible honor to work alongside Tracy and the rest of the Mission 500 board as co-chair for the past two years,” says Fenner, president of Defined Marketing, in the announcement. “In this role, I’ve been able to experience firsthand the impact of our charitable efforts and I look forward to continuing to contribute to Mission 500’s success in a new capacity.”
“As our time as co-chairs concludes, I am deeply grateful to Janet,” says Larson, president and partner at WeSuite, in the announcement. “Her tireless and unwavering support enabled Mission 500 to achieve so much.
“Thank you to the board and the industry for the incredible support in rebuilding Mission 500 after COVID. Together, we have helped thousands of children. As we pass the torch to Jason, we are confident he will lead Mission 500 into the next exciting new chapter. I look forward to supporting him, John, Garrett and the entire team as we continue to build on the strong foundation we’ve established,” she says.
If you enjoyed this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Related Content
Security Is Our Business, Too
For professionals who recommend, buy and install all types of electronic security equipment, a free subscription to Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration is like having a consultant on call. You’ll find an ideal balance of technology and business coverage, with installation tips and techniques for products and updates on how to add to your bottom line.
A FREE subscription to the top resource for security and integration industry will prove to be invaluable.
