The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its establishment of the SIA International Relations Committee, chaired by Richard Brent, CEO, Louroe Electronics.

The announcement of SIA’s International Relations Committee was announced from Mexico City in conjunction with the opening day of Expo Seguridad, the largest security exhibition in Mexico, and in partnership with ISC Events.

“SIA should provide its members with actionable information that will enable businesses to become stronger trade partners and further global security industry growth,” said Brent. “I am pleased to spearhead this new initiative and to help deliver tangible value to SIA members through the committee’s education and international partnership activities.”

SIA created the committee to serve three main purposes:

• The first goal is to engage with government international trade officials and educate agency international trade subject matter experts about global security market trends, security technologies, and barriers to entry experienced by SIA member exporters.
• The second goal of the committee is to facilitate education for SIA members on topics related to U.S. trade/export programs, and;
• the third goal is to collaborate with global security trade associations in efforts which align with the SIA membership’s strategic goals.

Brent is a member of the SIA Board of Directors and the SIA Government Relations Committee. He is a past recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award for his leadership of the SIA Government Summit Planning Committee.

“Richard Brent truly has the insights and on-the-ground experience to serve as the chair of the SIA International Relations Committee and help to expand SIA’s brand further beyond our borders,” said Erickson. “He offers a compelling vision for how the International Relations Committee can educate our members, particularly small businesses, about trade policy programs and trends through enhanced relationships with government trade officials and international associations.”

To request more information about the SIA International Relations Committee, email Don Erickson at derickson@securityindustry.org.