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CLARY
DEAN
W
hether you relate a sixpack to
beer, a nonalcoholic beverage
of choice that's also sold by the
half-dozen, or to the fi tness and
aesthetic accomplishment of defi ned abdominal
muscles, the term conjures the positive associations
of " catching a buzz, " enjoying a tasty
drink or achieving an admirable goal. Th e latter
is most relevant to the discussion at hand as
this year's SSI Industry Hall of Fame inductees
are being saluted not only for an uncommonly
high level of performance but also for having
done so over the course of a career. And it just
so happens the Class of 2022 numbers six.
Building an especially noteworthy vocation in
security requires virtues such as talent, vison, passion,
skill, dedication, focus, tenacity and even
intuition. Furthermore, rising to the level of alltime
greatness in a given profession also brings
into play integrity, honesty, humility, ethics
and philanthropy. Th ose characteristics, among
other aspirational elements, personify the more
than 100 extraordinary people who since 2004
have been inducted into the SSI Industry Hall
of Fame - including this year's sensational six.
While
" hall
of fame "
designations
are
thought of by most people being associated
with athletic or artistic pursuits, no disrespect
to those endeavors or achievements, the reality
is that it's not life and death. On the other
hand, the SSI Hall salutes those whose work
is associated with life-and-death consequences.
Th at has been made even more evident during
a pandemic in which security providers were
deemed essential workers.
Everyone in the security/life-safety industry
plays a part in the grand scheme to protect
people, property and assets. Th e Hall institution
hails those who have contributed most
signifi cantly to this overriding mission.
Th is year's honor roll shines the spotlight
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on one of the most diverse casts of remarkable
professionals yet. Th is is true not only in
terms of occupations but also refl ected in two
award-winners representing the growing stature
of women in what has been an overwhelmingly
male-dominated industry.
More specifi cally, the Class of 2022 includes
a foremost authority on fi re/life-safety codes
and standards; co-founder of a company that
introduced a revolutionary home automation
control panel; a product managing and marketing
fi gure who has delivered results for multiple
suppliers; security's leading government contracting
expert; former head of one of the largest
alarm companies that went on to be looked
to for security business and investor expertise;
and an innovator whose company's off erings
entrenched the power of software and services.
Th e newest Hall of Fame recognition recipients
are (in alphabetical order): Shane Clary,
vice president - codes and standards compliance,
Bay Alarm; Lance Dean, co-founder,
2GIG; Lynn de Seve, founder and president,
GSA Schedules; Kim Loy, chief product offi -
cer, ACRE; John Mack, executive vice president
and more, Imperial Capital; and Steve
Trundle, president and CEO, Alarm.com.
In addition - continuing a new tradition
that began in 2021 - is the ultimate level of
acknowledgement bestowed upon previously
enshrined Hall of Famers who have continued
to excel at least 10 years post-induction. Th e
second person selected for the iconic status of
the SSI Industry Hall of Fame Ring of Honor
is Les Gold, who 18 years ago was among those
in the inaugural Hall class and remains active as
a top legal expert, dealmaker and advisor.
Soak up all of the riveting and rousing details
ahead, with a complete list of all Hall
members at the end. Th en raise your glass high
with SSI to toast 2022's Class.
LOY
DE SEVE
MACK
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