Career Highlights
- Began electronic security career in 1969 as GM of Bourns Security Systems
- Became VP and GM of Morse Products Manufacturing in 1974
- Morse acquired Varitech in the 1980s and later became Morse Security Group
- In 1992, Optex acquired Morse, Spiller became president of Optex-Morse USA
- In 1994, semi retired to consulting
- In 1995, became executive director of the Security Industry Association (SIA)
Why He’s on the List
- Renowned industry speaker and personality
- Active participant in SIA for 20 years
- Sat on boards of National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) and Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA)
- Negotiated sponsorship agreements between ISC Expos and the industry
- Founded Safety Awareness and Independence Through Security (SAINTS) foundation in late 1990s
Comments & Reaction: “I feel very honored. In the 25 years since Security Sales & Integration was introduced, I have had the privilege of meeting and working with almost all of the other people on this list, and I have admired and been inspired by their vision and accomplishments.”
