DALLAS – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services to the FAST Board of Directors.
The FAST Board of Directors, drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), “defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals,” according to the foundation announcement.
Lantrip, who has more than 30 years of experience in the security industry, is currently serving as the senior vice president of operations at Allied Universal Technology Services. He oversees the company’s operations, ensuring the delivery of innovative security solutions to clients on a global scale.
Why FAST Added Lantrip to Board of Directors
Lantrip initially joined ADT Security Services for sales experience, but he unexpectedly found his niche and built a successful career spanning various roles, including sales, sales leadership, engineering, operations and strategy.
Prior to serving in his current role, Lantrip held leadership positions in several North American security companies, contributing to their growth and success. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is committed to fostering the next generation of security professionals. He enjoys mentoring and motivating others, introducing them to the often-overlooked opportunities within the industry.
“We have an exciting, largely unknown, industry that needs to draw in and develop new talent through educating the world all the possibilities in the security world,” says Lantrip in the FAST announcement.
The FAST Board of Directors now includes the following members:
- Chair: Kerri Sutherland, manager, human resources business partnerships, Axis Communications
- Vice Chair: John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer, SAGE Integration
- Secretary: Erin Mann, senior manager, product operations, Brivo
- Treasurer: Ken Kocher, president, Force Security Solutions
- Scott Harkins, vice president, sales, Resideo
- Jim Lantrip, senior vice president of operations, Allied Universal Technology Services
- Brendan McFall, East Coast operations manager, Northland Controls
- Michal Moss Early, executive director of corporate strategy, Digital Monitoring Products
- Rick Seymour, chief operating officer, Guardian Hawk Security
- Yaron Zussman, general manager, Magos America
