2023 OSFAA Annual Convention
& Fundraiser
October 17th-18th 2023
The Ohio Security & Fire Alarm Association will be holding its 2023 Annual Convention and Fundraiser October 17th-18th, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Independence: 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Introducing the Executive Symposium!
The Executive Symposium is the highlighting event of the OSFAA Annual Meeting. Moderated by George De Marco, the Executive Symposium delivers a powerful message from key executives within their respective organizations operating in the Electronic Security and Life Safety industry. This dynamic panel will provide the insights needed for owners, entrepreneurs, and executive management to lead their companies in disruptive times. Topics discussed will include trends and how it will impact future IoT, consumer behaviors, commercial and residential markets, acquisition activity – including DIT, specifically as it relates to our industry.
George De Marco
Managing Partner, DECO Ventures
![george-marco George Marco](https://www.secureohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/george-marco.png)
Justin Bailey
President & COO, AvantGuard Monitoring Centers
![justin-bailey Justin Bailey](https://www.secureohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/justin-bailey.png)
Wes Usie
President, CHeKT
![wes-usie Wes Usie](https://www.secureohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/wes-usie.jpg)
Alan Gillmore IV
President & Owner, Gillmore Security
![alan-gillmore Alan Gillmore](https://www.secureohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/alan-gillmore.png)
John Smythe
President, Habitec
![john-smythe John Smythe](https://www.secureohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/john-smythe.jpg)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Top Golf Cleveland at 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd N
Independence, OH
7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
Registration/Exhibitor Set-up
Ballroom 1
7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Breakfast/Exhibits
Ballroom 1
8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M
Workshop Session
1A Maple Heights
Title: Determining Your Prospects “Buying Motive” is the Key to Success in Sales
Host: Dean Belisle, National Sales Trainer, Digital Monitoring Products
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Workshop Session
1B Maple Heights
Title: David vs. Goliath, Discussing How Smaller Dealers Can Compete with the Large Companies
Host: Dale Eller, ITZ Solutions
11:15 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Vendor Exhibits
Ballroom 1
11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Lunch / General Session
Ballroom 1
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Executive Symposium
Ballroom 1
Host: George De Marco, Managing Partner, Deco Ventures
Panelists:
Justin Bailey, President & COO, Avantguard Monitoring Centers
Wes Usie, President, CHeKT Video
Alan Gillmore IV, President & Owner, Gillmore Security
John Smythe, President, Habitec Security
The Executive Symposium is the highlighting event of the OSFAA Annual Meeting. Moderated by George De Marco, the Executive Symposium delivers a powerful message from key executives within their respective organizations operating in the Electronic Security and Life Safety industry. This dynamic panel will provide the insights needed for owners, entrepreneurs, and executive management to lead their companies in disruptive times. Topics discussed will include trends and how it will impact future IoT, consumer behaviors, commercial and residential markets, acquisition activity – including DIT, specifically as it relates to our industry.
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Session
1C Maple Heights
Title: Alarm.com Video as a Service and Business Solutions
Host: Vinnie Catucci, Mid-Atlantic Account Executive, Alarm.com
Hotel Information
About The Holiday Inn Independence
Overnight accommodations are available at Holiday Inn Independence, 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131.
Book by calling Holiday Inn at (216) 524-8050.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
VIP Platinum Sponsor
- Ten Attendee Registrations
- Premium recognition w/ logo on website
- Premium recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
- Premium recognition on all signage at Convention
VIP Gold Sponsor
- Eight Attendee Registrations
- Premium recognition w/ logo on website
- Premium recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
- Premium recognition on all signage at Convention
VIP Silver Sponsor
- Six Attendee Registrations Including
- General recognition w/ logo on website
- General recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
- General recognition on all signage at Convention.
VIP Bronze Sponsor
- Four Attendee Registrations
- General recognition w/ logo on website
- General recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
- General recognition on all signage at Convention.
VIP Leadership Sponsor
- General recognition w/logo on website
- General recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
- General recognition on all signage at Convention.
VIP Donor Sponsor
- General recognition name listed on website.
- General recognition name listed on all e-mail communications regarding Convention.
- General recognition and name listed on all signage at Convention.
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