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Tracy Larson named as 2021 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year
SIA will present Larson with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, on March 23
March 1, 2021 By SP&T Staff
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tracy Larson as the 2021 recipient of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand SIA’s programs and services.
SIA will present Larson with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 23 as a virtual event.
Tracy Larson is president and a founding partner of WeSuite, LLC. Larson has served in leadership roles throughout her career at Computer Associates; ITG Larson, Inc.; Antar-Com, Inc.; and Diebold Electronic Security Systems.
“Thank you to SIA and the SIA family. I am truly blown away to be recognized for something I am passionate about and believe so strongly in – helping others by giving back,” said Larson. “The true honor for me is to follow in the footsteps of someone I idolize, Sandy Jones. Sandy has set an incredible example for all of us in the industry of what getting involved means and the rewards gained in self-improvement, giving back and expanding ourselves through interaction with others. Thank you, Sandy, for inspiring me and making it easier today to be impactful.”
Larson is a longtime member of the SIA Education and Training Committee and an instructor for SIA’s Security Project Management (SPM) training seminars. She is also a member of SIA’s Women in Security Forum and most recently has become a mentor in SIA’s Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) mentorship program for young security industry professionals.
“Over the past year, Tracy Larson has gone above and beyond to ensure that SIA’s educational offerings meet the highest standards of quality,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “Tracy is a steadfast advocate and spokesperson for SIA’s education, training and certification and actively promotes SIA programs as a means of professionalizing the industry through continuous learning and development. SIA applauds her valuable contributions to SIA and the security industry as a whole and is proud to present her with the 2021 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award.”
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