DALLAS – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently kicked off the annual election process for its board of directors. The Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (LINC) invites integrator and associate members of ESA in good standing, serving as voting representatives for their organizations, to participate.
“Serving as an ESA director is a mark of distinction across the industry,” says Kirk MacDowell, chairman of LINC, in the ESA announcement. “Directors commit to advancing the interests of the entire industry—not their specific companies. Strong leadership is essential.”
Which ESA Board of Directors Positions Are Available?
This year’s ESA board of directors election focuses on filling the following positions:
- Integrator director: Three (3) positions for two-year terms
- Associate member director: One (1) position for a two-year term
- National company director: One (1) position for two-year term
Qualified members interested in contributing to the association’s leadership are encouraged to submit their nominations by Feb. 5.
The Nominating Committee will unveil qualified candidates on March 12 and electronic ballots will be distributed on April 21, with completion required by May 14 at 2 p.m. Central. Directors will be installed at the Annual Membership meeting, scheduled for June 1 at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX 2026) in Irving, Texas.
All elected candidates will take office July 1.





