The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Pat Comunale, a longtime contributor to the security industry and former president of global security solutions at Anixter, as the 2018 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.

The award will be presented to Comunale during SIA Honors Night on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in New York City.

Comunale ?a retired security industry veteran and former member of the SIA Board of Directors? is the former CEO and president for Tri-Ed Distribution, an Anixter company.

He has over 25 years of extensive experience in the security industry and has held senior-level leadership roles in both manufacturing and distribution.

?I?m extremely honored to be receiving this year?s Lippert Award,? said Comunale. ?As I look at past winners, I feel privileged to be in their company.?

In their award submissions, nominators praised Comunale for his active participation in the security industry at both the local and national levels, his strong personal industry relationships and dedication to helping the people who have worked with and for him grow.

In his time on SIA?s board, Comunale guided SIA in its general policy activity and served on the Membership and Marketing Committee.

?SIA is pleased to honor Pat Comunale for his many valuable contributions to the security industry through his work at ADI, Tri-Ed and Anixter.

He actively promoted technology and vendor-to-distributor partnerships.

Source: securityindustry.org