The ESX Educational Advisors are security leaders from across the industry that develop the lineup of ESX 2027 education sessions. Set for June 28th through July 1st at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida, ESX isn’t your typical trade show – it’s where security leaders gather to build stronger businesses through practical education, executive networking, and real-world implementation. Education is a key component of the ESX experience, which is why the role of the Educational Advisors is particularly important.
The industry is constantly evolving, and technologies are constantly advancing, so curating a curriculum that keeps pace and attendees on the forefront is a core responsibility of the ESX Educational Advisors. To do this effectively, the group evaluates attendee feedback from the previous year’s offerings, considers current industry challenges and relevant technical trends, defines effective go-to market strategies, and potential opportunities for growing revenue streams.
Consistently ranked as the top educational program in the industry, ESX educational tracks encompass Sales & Marketing, Field Operations, Management, Monitoring and Executive Leadership. All put a strong emphasis on enhancing efficiency, growing revenue, and company value – with a dedicated focus on building RMR.
“The strength of ESX education begins with the people who help shape it,” says ESX Chairman George De Marco. “Our advisors bring diverse perspectives, practical experience, and a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today,” he adds. “Their insight helps us create a peer-driven educational program that gives attendees actionable ideas to improve performance, generate recurring revenue, strengthen company value, and prepare their businesses for what comes next.”
The 2027 ESX Advisory Board Includes:
- John Armstrong – VP, Outside Sales North America, AMAROK, LLC
- Amy Becker – President, Astute Financial Consulting
- Jeremy Bates – SVP, Business Development, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Tammy Cozby – VP, Monitoring Operations, Everon LLC
- Scott Elkins – CEO, Zeus Fire and Security
- Jordan Jackson – CEO, Security Central, Inc.
- Brian Karas – President, Pelican Zero
- Ben Kalkman – CEO, Rocket Media
- Kirk MacDowell – President, MacGuard Security Advisors Inc.
- Chris Miller – VP of Marketing, Alibi Security
- Don Morrow – Founder & CEO, HighlandTech
- Chris Peterson – Founder & President, Vector Firm
- Marvin Smith – President, OES
- Kevin Stone – Chief Operating Officer, Doyle Security Systems, Inc.
- Wes Usie – President, CHeKT Inc
- Heather Walkowiak – Sales Training Manager, Alarm Detection Systems
The ESX 2027 education sessions will be announced in the coming months. Subscribe to the ESX newsletter to be the first to receive updates on educational sessions, Early Bird registration, keynote announcements, networking events, and other important ESX news. Visit www.ESXweb.com to stay informed as plans for ESX 2027 continue to unfold.