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1 Vol 15 - Issue 2 Summer 2018 RAMPART RECAP OF PREVIOUS QUARTER May 17th WIESA held their Annual Awards meeting and had an election of new board members. Check out pages 3 and 4 for all the details and meet the new board! June ESX was held in Nashville, TN, and an Advanced Intrusion Class was held August 1st and 2nd. This class allowed technicians the chance to come 1 step closer to becoming Level 2 certified! All participants passed their exam! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Cell Plus II Inc Digital Watchdog UPCOMING EVENTS CAT1 training will be held October 3-5 and our 2nd Day of CEU s will be October 25th, November 15 is the General Assembly meeting being held at the DoubleTree in Brookfield, and a FAIM class will be held December 6-7. FEATURED EVENTS The Annual WIESA Golf Outing is September 20th at Silver Spring Golf Club in Menomonee Falls, WI. TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule of Events/Q2 Recap Annual Awards Meeting Winners Upcoming Classes Member Spotlight 1 of 16

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3 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Aug 16 Sept 13 Sept 20 Oct 3-5 Oct 18 Oct 25 Nov 15 Dec 6-7 Dec 20 Board Meeting ADI Training Room W. Lisbon Rd., Brookfield, WI Board Meeting To Be Announced Annual Golf Outing Silver Spring Golf Club N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI Certified Alarm Technician (CAT1) ADI Training Room W. Lisbon Rd., Brookfield, WI Board Meeting To Be Announced Day of CEUs Courtyard by Marriott W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI General Assembly Meeting/Board Meeting DoubleTree W Bluemound Rd Brookfield, WI Fire Alarm Installation Methods (FAIM) ADI Training Room W. Lisbon Rd., Brookfield, WI Board Meeting To Be Announced Q2 RECAP FAIM CLASS WIESA held a FAIM class at ADI on May 7th. We had 7 attendees this time around. Remember, if you have someone that wants to be Level 2 certified, this is 1 of 3 classes they NEED to have passed. Our next FAIM class will be held December 6-7, ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS May 17th was the Annual Award Meeting and election of new board members! Everyone has been voted in and our new board looks like the following. MEET THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS Stuart Brehm, President Stuart is very excited for the opportunity to serve as the President of the Wisconsin Electronic Security Association, replacing the outstanding term of Leroy Lasky. Previously, he served as the Secretary and Vice President for a total of four years on the board. Relatively new to the industry, Stuart is enjoying his fifth year at TECC Security Systems, Inc. He looks forward to making new connections and continuing to provide valuable resources to all members. Bill Flesch, Vice President Bill Flesch has been in the low voltage industry for 30 years. His work history includes time with TCI, AT&T, ADT, Tyco Integrated Security and Johnson Controls. For 10 years between his time at AT&T and ADT, he was co-owner of Net Results, a low voltage company based out of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, which was an authorized dealer for Brinks Home Security. Currently Bill is the Installation manager at Johnson Controls Security Solutions based out of Brookfield Wisconsin. 3 of 16

4 Tom Kenderish, Secretary Tom has been in the electronic security industry since He has served as an installer, sales person, and owner. He currently works at ADT Security Services as an install and service manager. Steve Garritson, Member at Large Steve started in the industry in January 1980 as a service tech. Since then he has worked for other security companies in different capacities and in 1998 he started his own company, Sentra Protective Systems. In 2007, he merged with Horgan Sales and Service to form H&S Protection Systems with offices in Pewaukee and Stevens Point, WI. This is his second go around with the State Association as he served as a membership chairman for 8 years. Steve s interests are traveling with his wife, fishing, hunting (not with his wife), old cars and enjoying his two grandchildren. Two more are due in December by his daughter and daughter-inlaw. Jesse O Kane, Treasurer Jesse is currently working in Madison WI for Per Mar Security Services as a General Manager on their electronic security side. He has been in the industry for 20+ years. Over that time he started as an installer and worked his way up to sales (residential, commercial and National Accounts) then Sales management and now General Manager. In his free time, he spends most of his time with his three daughters (Kennedy 16, Ellisyn 14 and Paige 10 plus their dog Ollie). They like to go camping on the weekends. John Dobratz, Associate Member at Large John started working at Alarm Products Distributors in Saint Paul, Minnesota in He now has 20 years experience helping installing contractors with products and support. John now owns APD with his two brothers. He is the Associate Member on the WIESA board and the membership committee chair. Please reach out to him if you have any questions on membership or associate member issues. ANNUAL AWARDS MEETING WINNERS Member of the Year - Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Administrative Person of the Year - Lorene Siekert - Johnson Controls Security Solutions Associate Member of the Year - ADI Technician of the Year - Casey Meuth - Capital Fire & Security Sales Person of the Year - Andy Mussehl - Capital Fire & Security Rising Star - Jerry Hamburg - Central 1 Security Rising Star - Russ Zanow - H & S Protection Systems Career Achievement Award - Michael Witchie Alarm Product Distributors Overboard Award - Richard Tare - Anixter Presidents Award - David Koenig - Capital Lock, Inc If you have someone you would like to nominate for an award, we are now accepting awards throughout the year! Award nomination forms can be found Please visit our website to see pictures of this years Annual Award meeting. 4 of 16

2018 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS Zachary Gross Son of Detective Charlene Craft, Waukesha Police Department Lauren Konkol Daughter of Fire Service Member Raymond Konkol, Waukesha Fire Department

Every year, WIESA receives dozens of high quality scholarship applicants that are reviewed by WIESA past presidents, to determine a winner in both the Police and Fire Department categories.

5 2018 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS Zachary Gross Son of Detective Charlene Craft, Waukesha Police Department Lauren Konkol Daughter of Fire Service Member Raymond Konkol, Waukesha Fire Department On May 17th, 2018, WIESA had the privilege, and honor, to award 2 outstanding high school seniors with a $1500 scholarship award to help further their education. Every year, WIESA receives dozens of high quality scholarship applicants that are reviewed by WIESA past presidents, to determine a winner in both the Police and Fire Department categories. This year we had no shortage of outstanding young adults apply. Our two winners excelled in all of their accomplishments including outstanding grades, extra curricular activities and volunteer work. Zachary Gross is the son of Detective Charlene Craft and graduated in June from Whitewater HS. Zachary is a 4.0 student and Class of 2018 Valedictorian. He has taken AP classes in Physics, Calculus I & II, Computer Science, English Language and Composition, and Literature. Zachary has volunteered for the Make-a-Wish foundation, the Fort Atkinson Food Pantry, Shop with a Sheriff, Adopt-a-Family Christmas shopping, and more. Zachary has been accepted at UW-Stout and will begin classes in fall to obtain a degree in Computer Science! Lauren Konkol is the daughter of Fire Service Member Raymond Konkol of the Waukesha Fire Department and graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran HS. Lauren is a 4.0 student and has received many awards throughout her 4 years of high school. Some accomplishments are: receiving the AP Scholar Award, Honor Roll all 4 years, WIAA Scholar Athlete Nominee, Academic All State Award and she has earned 7 Varsity letters in Cross Country and Track. Lauren has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and at church. She has been a Wauwatosa Safety Town Instructor and a Community Kids Carnival Volunteer among many other services. Lauren has been accepted into Michigan Technological University where she will pursue her career of becoming a Chemical Engineer! With the help of outstanding people and companies throughout our industry, we are able to award deserving young adults with these scholarships. Since 2010, WIESA has been able to award over $22,000 in scholarships! Thank you for being part of a great industry!!!! When you are visiting police and fire stations throughout the year, make sure to mention WIESA s Youth Scholarship program and have them spread the word. Our top winners information is sent to national for them to compete for a chance of a national scholarship. 1st place at national is $7,500 for and $2,500 for 2nd place. 5 of 16

6 WIESA ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Sept 20 Silver Springs Golf Course N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls, WI :30 to 11:15 Registration 11:00 to 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Shotgun Starts 4:00 to 8:00 Cocktails 5:00 to 6:30 Dinner 6:30 to 8:00 Prizes, Raffle, Awards $135 Individual Player Rate $550 Sponsored Foursomes SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Title Sponsor $1800 Four months of marketing with company name and logo, (2) foursomes, event signage, hole signs, banners, tee boxes & carts, sponsored hole, display table at event, company executive to MC award ceremony, (2) players for night golf on 9/19/18 Sponsored Foursome $550 Name on carts, recognition as lunch sponsor, golf for 4 Hole-in-one $400 Signage on hole Hole sponsor $225 Signage at hole Hole events sponsor $150 Signage at event hole for the following: - Longest drive - men - Longest drive - women - Longest putt - Closest to cup from fairway All signage includes a streaming list of logos on the TVs in the Club House HOTEL BLOCK Home2 Suites by Hilton N91 W15851 Falls Parkway Menomonee Falls, WI (262) To book rooms, visit Golf-Outting. Room blocks end August 24, 2018 For more information, or to sign up, please visit our website at /05/2018GOLFFLYER.pdf 6 of 16

7 CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1 (CAT1) Oct 3-5 ADI W Lisbon Rd., Brookfield, WI a-5p Wed-Fri $395 WIESA Members $545 Non-Members Up to 24 CEUs Sign up online at Reg_10_3_2018.pdf DESCRIPTION This 22-hour foundational course, followed by an exam, provides students with an understanding of the industry and their role within it an provides the essential knowledge and skills for all forms of electronic security: intrusion detection, fire detection, video surveillance and access control. Level 1 trained professionals perform higher quality work more efficiently leading to greater productivity and higher profits for employers. CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1 WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Plan for and initiate a successful installation, while being able to tailor it to commercial or residential applications Act responsibly an safely while on the job Communicate effectively with customers and others in the industry Understand the importance of codes and standards and how to locate and apply them Define basic installation procedures and compare the underlying technology behind the various security system tools and equipment A building block for more advance and specialized training that can lead to enhanced profits and increased compensation for the student/credential holder WHO SHOULD ATTEND Technicians, service personnel, installation personnel, sales staff and business owners. SUBJECT AREAS Industry introduction Power supplies Alarm systems Wiring methods Access Control Standards Control panels Fire systems Tools & Equipment Related systems Alarm management Perimeter sensors Notification devices Troubleshooting Client relations Electricity Interior sensors Communications Closed Circuit Video Job safety 7 of 16

8 DAY OF CEU'S Oct 25 Courtyard by Marriott W Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI a-5p $ CEU credits (lunch included) $ CEU credits (lunch included) Up to 8 CEUs Sign up online at Day-of-CEU-flyer.pdf DESCRIPTION Come join us for WIESA's Day of CEU's! D-Link will be discussing IP Connectivity with switches and wireless access points. Comnet will bring us networking in Harsh Environments. Brivo will discuss subjects including Brivo Lite Technical Overview and Brivo Integration with Eagle Eye. Security Marketing Consultants will deliver a class on Megapixel video and VMS training. FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS (FAIM) Dec 6&7 ADI W Lisbon Rd., Brookfield, WI a-5p Thurs-Fri $395 WIESA Members $545 Non-Members Up to 16 CEUs Sign up online at DESCRIPTION This 14-hour course, followed by an exam, provides broad training in proper installation and service requirements for commercial and household fire alarm systems based on NFPA and ICC codes. NFPA requires fire inspection and testing personnel to be knowledgable and trained, and service personnel be qualified and experienced. Students learn information needed to become familiar with fire alarm system requirements necessary to gain certification and prove competence. FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Install and maintain fire alarm systems that comply with NFPA 72, ICC, and NFPA 70, and Properly service and maintain fire alarm systems SUBJECT AREAS Fire alarm system introduction Codes and standards Fire system fundamentals Initiating device operation Initiating device spacing and location Emergency control functions Notification appliances and circuits Communication and reporting Testing & Inspecting Household systems Documentation Wiring CO detection Emerging technologies 8 of 16

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT STANLEY BLACK & DECKER Stanley Black & Decker is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing of professional tools, industrial hardware and security solutions.

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions An industry powerhouse with a global footprint, Stanley Security Solutions builds on Stanley s development of the first automatic door with integrated solutions

9 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT STANLEY BLACK & DECKER Stanley Black & Decker is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing of professional tools, industrial hardware and security solutions. Established in 1843 in New Britain, Connecticut as a manufacturer of door bolts and other hardware from wrought iron; after 175 years, Stanley is an $11 billion dollar, S&P 500 Company. Stanley Convergent Security Solutions An industry powerhouse with a global footprint, Stanley Security Solutions builds on Stanley s development of the first automatic door with integrated solutions that provide wall-to-wall security, including doors, hardware, software and service. Stanley s Security Solutions protect buildings, airports and institutions all over the world. The Stanley Security Solutions Product Group offers a wide array of electronic security products, mechanical security products, integration software, and installation and support services for a diverse set of industrial, institutional, and commercial facility applications. Products and services Specification Writing, System Design & Integration, Installation Services, Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Repair Services, Embedded Services, Retrofit and New Construction, Financing Programs, Video Verification Services, On-Site Surveys & Analysis, Security Consultation, Consultative Partnerships, National Service Programs. Protecting What s Important to You Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. is the third largest electronic security company; second largest commercial security services company and is one of the largest system integrators in the United States. Stanley CSS has been providing world-class service for over 53 years with over 300,000 satisfied customers. Our advanced technology has allowed us to assist in over 160,000 police apprehensions. That s one apprehension every 90 minutes since GENERAL MEMBER MEETING Would you like your company to have a chance to be in the Spotlight? Member Spotlights are chosen at different events throughout the year. A drawing will take place at the Golf Outing on September 20th and another will be held at the General Member Meeting on November 15, 2018 at the DoubleTree in Brookfield from 5-9 pm. All you need to do for your chance to win, is drop your business card into the bowl and a card will be drawn at random. Be sure to join us for our 1st official meeting with new President Stuart Brehm. Guest speaker Travis Rhoades from Crivello Carlson will join us. Travis is an attorney in Milwaukee that has spent a lot of time representing fire alarm and suppression system component manufactures in claims and cases around the country. He will touch base on Standards Update NFPA 72 and other industry standards and WI Codes for install, service, and monitoring. He will highlight claims involving panels and monitoring issues and will discuss best practices for install, service and monitoring. Documenting work, maintaining files, adopting a document and data management policy will be discussed. Travis will be able to answer questions that you may have. For more information or to register for the meeting please visit Nov-2018-Registrations-Form.pdf 9 of 16

10 WIESA REGULAR MEMBERS David Wiggert A-1 Fire Protection (608) Tim Gray AA Security Franklin (414) Andrew Berklund Able Security Milwaukee (414) Gary Talma ADT Brookfield (414) Bob Bonifas Alarm Detection Systems Aurora, IL (630) William Young ASI Security, Inc Verona (608) William Coutant Associated Technical Services Inc Milwaukee (414) Jason Brown Barrier Security Systems LLC Neenah (920) Robert Bell BelPro Fire Specialists Inc. Kaukauna (920) Michael Egan Bonfide Safe & Lock Brookfield (262) Dorian Kruse Capital Fire & Security Madison (608) Matt Kamla Cell Plus II Inc Baraboo (608) Mark Strunsee Centec Security Systems Waukesha (262) Chris Utter Central 1 Security New Berlin (262) Dave Grebetz Clear Com Inc. Caledonia (262) Douglas Bassett Comcast Broadband Security Philadelphia (215) Gene Genal Cornerstone Security Wauwatosa (414) Josh Weigand Dean s Satellite & Security Sparta (608) Phil Hill Diversified Security Solutions, LLC Racine (262) Larry Madsen Door Guard Security Sturgeon Bay (920) Ahmad Rahim Double Vision Security, Inc Oak Creek (414) Brian Bautz Engineered Security Solutions Inc. New Berlin (262) Dan Salm Faith Technologies Appleton (920) Douglas Fearing Fearing s Audio Video Security Madison (608) Tim Fleming Fleming s Fire 1 Inc. Oconomowoc (262) Jim Marshall Globalcom Technologies Madison (608) Mike Horgan H&S Protection Systems Inc Stevens Point (715) Matt Hunter Hunter Security & Surveillance Systems Greenville (920) Robert Werner Integrated Security Solutions Inc Cottage Grove (608) Jeff Beckmann J&K Security Solutions Madison (608) Rick Wheeler Jefferson Fire & Safety Middleton (608) Leroy Lasky Johnson Controls Security Solutions Brookfield (262) Josh Sohn JSM Secure Inc Sheboygan Falls (920) Scott Lacko Kozar Technologies LLC Eagle River (715) Rob Russell La Force Green Bay (920) Scott Wildenberg Lappen Security Products, Inc. Little Chute (920) Cory Peters Martin Systems Green Bay (920) JonYule Net Guard Security Solutions LLC Eau Claire (715) Mark Mangold Northern Telephone & Data Oshkosh (920) Lisa Sheehan Norvado Cable (715) Jesse O Kane Per Mar Security Services Fitchburg (608) Kelli Monahan Rapid Response Monitoring Syracuse (855) Scott Suchomel Securitel, LLC Combined Locks (920) Randy Jack Sentinel Security LLC Little Chute (920) Dennis Wilsey Signal Systems Inc La Crosse (608) Mike Dickmann Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Waukesha (262) Richard Turbin Statewide Security Systems Inc. Elm Grove (262) Liza Meetz Suburban Electrical Engineers Appleton (920) David Fontecchio TECC Security Systems Inc. Appleton (920) Time Warner Cable Charlotte, NC Harry Gordee Tru-Lock & Security Inc. Eau Claire (715) Jamie Ehmer USA Fire Protection Inc. New Berlin (262) Rick Stevens WH International Response Center Rockford, MN (763) of 16

11 WIESA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Darren Mueller ADI (262) Jeff Herdman Alarm Central, LLC (877) Brandon Dobratz Alarm Products Distributors (651) J.R. Andrews Altronix (718) Richard Tare Anixter (847) Steve Beaudry Axis Communications (414) Cindy Bracey Bosch Security Systems, Inc. (800) David Koenig Capital Lock, Inc. (608) Chris Johnson Cassidy Technologies (612) Derek Ottman Digital Monitoring Products (417) Jason West Digital Watchdog (815) Jim Welch DSC (630) Kevin Lehan Emergency 24 (262) Freibert, Finerty & St. John (414) Philip Knight Graybar (608) Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics (847) Jason Guerrero Innovative Control Systems (414) Jason McKelleps Interlogix (262) Steve Reddington LanRep Group, LLC (224) Mike Keegan Magnasphere Corporation (262) James Pralle March Networks (613) Shawn Smith Midwest Patrol & Investigative (608) Bob O Shell NAPCO Security Systems (800) David Owen OCOM Sales (815) Nikki Kwapil Parallel Solutions, LLC (262) Brandon Heck Salient Systems (512) Karyn Mueller Securitas Security Services USA (414) Kevin Mcenery Security Equipment Supply (262) David Nalezny Security Marketing Consultants (763) Peggy Page Sentry Net (800) of 16

12 WIESA Officers & Committee Chairs WIESA is a chartered member of the Electronic Security Association BOARD DIRECTORS COMMITTEES President Vice President Secretary Stuart Brehm (920) Bill Flesch (262) Tom Kenderish (414) ESA Representative Education & Training Leroy Lasky (414) (262) fax Gary Talma (262) (414) cell Treasurer Jesse O'Kane (608) (608) fax Alarm Response Management David A. Fontecchio (920) (920) fax Membership Chair John Dobratz (800) Marketing & Outreach Dennis Snider (262) Member-At-Large Steve Garritson (262) Scholarship Program Nicole Szopinski (414) Associate Member-At-Large John Dobratz (800) Awards Leroy Lasky (414) Immediate Past President Leroy Lasky (414) Executive Director Nicole Szopinski (414) WIESA LIFETIME MEMBERS Andy Paul Islo John Papador Robert Kerman Bob Wolf John Ruminski Terri Kerman Dave Koenig Don McInnes Jerry Antoon Mike Horgan Jean Novy Chris Utter David Kopan 12 of 16

13 Thank You Rampart Advertisers For membership information or to advertise in future publications of the Rampart, please send an to and be sure to visit us online at wiesa.org Experts in Electro Mechanical Specification & Installation David M. Koenig, CPP LOCK (5625) Phil Knight philip.knight@graybar.com 13 of 16

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The purpose of the Wisconsin Electronic Security Association is to promote the interest of the electronic protection and alarm system industry.

It facilitates communication among those engaged in the sale and installation of alarm detection and supervisory systems by providing a forum for the discussion of ideas and problems.

16 The purpose of the Wisconsin Electronic Security Association is to promote the interest of the electronic protection and alarm system industry. The WIESA informs the public of services performed by the industry. It facilitates communication among those engaged in the sale and installation of alarm detection and supervisory systems by providing a forum for the discussion of ideas and problems. The Wisconsin Electronic Security Association encourages the enactment of legislation beneficial to the electronic alarm system industry and the public interest. Of utmost importance to the Association is the promotion of professionalism. CONTACT WIESA Executive Director Contact Nicole Szopinski for Membership Information or to advertise in this publication. Be sure to visit us at WIESA.org Nicole Szopinski (414) information@wiesa.org WIESA P.O. Box Greenfield, WI Please note our new address change. WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR INFO ON UPCOMING CLASSES, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS 16 of 16

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