Security Nation Podcast is hosted by ESA, and it brings the voice of the electronic security and life safety industry to you! Host Hannah Boone brings on security pros to discuss best practices, real-life experiences, industry forecasts, and more on this monthly podcast. It's the ever-present voice in an ever-changing industry.
The security industry has talked about the technician shortage for years. But what if the solution isn't just finding more people—it's developing them more effectively?
Greg Breyer, Vice President of Design and Compliance at Zeus Fire & Security, joins the Security Nation Podcast to discuss workforce development, structured training, AI's role in the field, technician retention, and how security companies can build stronger teams for the future. The episode also explores ESA's redesigned CAT Level 1 certification and how it helps companies onboard and develop technicians with greater confidence.
25 Mar 2026
National Company Director Candidates | Driving Standards, Advocacy, and Scale
In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s National Company Director candidates: Holly Borgmann (ADT) and Brian Robertson (Comcast/Xfinity Home).
With deep expertise in government affairs, compliance, and national operations, these candidates share their perspectives on advancing public safety initiatives, shaping legislation, and strengthening industry standards. From advocacy to operational excellence, they discuss how national leadership can create impact across companies of all sizes.
Get to know the leaders working to represent the broader industry and drive ESA’s mission forward at a national level.
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23 Mar 2026
Associate Director Candidates | Innovation, Partnership, and Industry Growth
In this episode of Security Nation, Kirk MacDowell, Chair of ESA's Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee (LINC) and President of MacGuard Security Advisors, sits down with ESA’s Associate Director candidates: Dean Belisle (DMP), Quentin Gunther (Resideo), and Don Morrow (Highland Tech).
Representing the manufacturers, service providers, and innovators that power the industry, these candidates bring decades of experience across sales, training, program development, and AI-driven solutions. They discuss how associate members can better support integrators, foster stronger partnerships, and drive meaningful innovation across the channel.
Tune in to hear how each candidate plans to enhance member value and help shape the future of the electronic security and life safety industry.
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