The WISA Annual Golf Outing brought together 116 participants for a day of golf, networking, and industry camaraderie on September 24 at Wanaki Golf Club. With beautiful weather setting the stage, attendees enjoyed reconnecting with industry friends and colleagues before gathering for dinner, the raffle, and the Packers game. Although the Packers didn’t deliver a win for Wisconsin fans, the outing was once again a great opportunity to build relationships and support the industry.
A Day of Golf, Networking, and Remembrance
WISA President Ken Vandervest welcomed the 116 participants, thanked the event sponsors, and led a moment of silence in remembrance of former WISA President Roy Longworth.
Dustin Skupniewitz of ADI, who organizes the annual outing, encouraged golfers to keep up the pace of play, joking that the beverage cart wouldn’t wait for anyone falling behind. The pace improved considerably from previous years, giving participants plenty of time to enjoy the course and one another’s company.
Industry Connections on the Course
The outing provided sponsors and vendors with an opportunity to connect with customers, meet new industry professionals, and showcase their products and services.
- Kyle Szekeres, Devine180, enjoyed another opportunity to participate in WISA events and connect with customers and others in the security industry.
- Don Casale, Ajax Systems, shared his enthusiasm for the outing, saying he enjoyed golfing and spending the day with industry professionals.
- John Greff, Bogen Communications LLC, highlighted the value of building relationships and helping businesses and organizations learn more about Bogen’s products and solutions.
- Eric Mandernack, Global Axiom, enjoyed returning to Milwaukee, his hometown, and taking in the beautiful weather. Global Axiom provides mobile surveillance units and interactive monitoring.
- Sarah Fauske, Hanwha Vision, praised the event as a great opportunity to meet security industry representatives and discuss the company’s camera and access control solutions. She also predicted a Packers victory.
- Colleen Ladde, Emergency 24, hosted a booth at a par-three hole. While no golfer scored a hole-in-one, she discussed Emergency 24’s continued growth, process improvements, and evolving approach to business.
- Todd Keeser, Insperity, emphasized the value of reconnecting with friends and supporting WISA, noting that the outing is a great way to get outside and have fun.
- Chris Simpson, APD, summed up what makes the event special: the people, partnerships, and opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day together.
- Ashley Raisanen, WHIRC, shared that the company provides monitoring services to 350 dealers nationwide, with a focus on new and emerging technologies.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
WISA extends its sincere thanks to all the companies that helped make the annual golf outing a success. In addition to the sponsors and representatives featured above, we appreciate the support of:
ABC Technologies; ADI; ALARMAX; ASSA ABLOY; Axis Communications; Capitol Lock, Inc.; Convergint; Core 4 Technologies; Current Electric; DSC; DW; Elevated Equipment Rentals, Inc.; ESS Security; HID; H&S Protection Systems, Inc.; Johnson Controls; Nice; OpenEye; PJS and Associates; PDK; ScanSource; Synergy Marketing Consultants; and Telguard.
Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, and helped make this another memorable WISA event. We look forward to seeing you at future WISA events!
By David Simon
