SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that “fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry,” according to the association announcement.
Kelly Ann Christensen of Integrated Control Technology (ICT) has assumed the role of chairperson with Joey Joy of March Networks now serving as vice chairperson.
In these roles, Christensen and Joy “ensure that RISE delivers educational content and networking opportunities to young professional employees and rising stars at SIA member companies, college students and recent graduates interested in the global security industry,” according to the SIA announcement.
Who Are the SIA RISE Steering Committee Leaders?
Christensen is the marketing and events manager for North America at ICT, a global manufacturer of unified access control, intrusion detection and building automation solutions. In her role, she coordinates partner-focused marketing initiatives and industry events that support integrators and end users across the security ecosystem.
Christensen’s work centers on building meaningful relationships, driving collaboration and enabling partners to grow through strategic marketing and engagement programs and industry events. She has been actively involved with SIA RISE for over four years, contributing to initiatives designed to support the next generation of security professionals, with a particular focus on the RISE Scholarship.
As chairperson of the RISE Steering Committee, Christensen is focused on expanding access to professional development, increasing community engagement and creating new ways for emerging leaders to connect, learn and grow within the industry.
“RISE has had such a positive impact on my career in the security industry. From taking part in mentorship opportunities to having a platform to connect with peers, RISE has given me countless ways to grow professionally and build lasting relationships within the industry,” says Christensen in the SIA announcement.
“Over the past few years, we’ve seen incredible growth within the RISE community and I’m honored and excited to step into the role of chair this year,” she says. “I’m especially passionate about finding new ways for the broader community to engage with RISE by creating more opportunities for young professionals to get involved, show up and fully benefit from everything RISE has to offer.”
Joy is a channel and strategy focused security industry professional with over 14 years of experience building trusted partnerships and driving growth through innovative, data driven solutions. He’s a distribution channel account manager at March Networks, where he supports integrators and channel partners in leveraging intelligent video, cloud technology and analytics.
“This role is an opportunity to give back to an industry that has provided so many professional pathways,” says Joy in the SIA announcement. “I’m passionate about creating spaces where young professionals feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to grow.”
Introducing the RISE Steering Committee
The SIA RISE Steering Committee now includes the following members:
- Chair: Kelly Ann Christensen, marketing and events manager, ICT
- Vice Chair: Joey Joy, distribution channel account manager, March Networks
- AcceleRISE Subcommittee Chair: Constantine Tremouliaris, alliances and standards manager, ASSA ABLOY
- Content Subcommittee Chair: Sarah Webel, senior human resources generalist, SAGE Integration
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee Chair: Andres Capous, territory manager, Velasea
- Scholarship Subcommittee Chair: KeShia Thomas, brand and solutions manager, Allegion
- Ghaida Alkhateeb, risk manager II, Amazon
- Krystina Beach, marketing communications manager, ASSA ABLOY
- Sarah Cassway, systems engineer, M.C. Dean
- Sahin Hoque, account executive, Evolv Technology
- Ryan Knoll, regional sales director, Motorola Solutions
- Jackie Paryz, director, sales and marketing, technology solutions, Securitas Technology
- Bryce Pinsel, multi-family sales consultant, Allegion
- Itzel Portillo, associate digital marketing manager, Allegion
- Emma Sanz, tech and tools program manager, Amazon.com Services
- Karlie Turner, digital marketing specialist, Swell Marketing, a PSA Agency
- Jon Uren, president and CEO, Cypress Integration Solutions
- Tre Washington, CEO, Integrated Information Systems
“The SIA RISE community has continued to raise the bar in its delivery of impactful programs, events and opportunities for those new to our industry, as well as for successful young security leaders,” says SIA CEO Don Erickson in the association announcement.
“The important work of this vibrant and growing community would not be possible without the leadership of our dedicated members,” he says. “We look forward to collaborating with the 2026 RISE committee to build on this community’s programs and offer even more opportunities for learning, development, engagement and connection in our industry.”
