Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association

GELSSA Announces New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GELSSA Announces New Executive Director
Shannon Few takes the Helm as of February 1, 2024
 
Georgia, February 8, 2024—GELSSA, the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association, is pleased to announce a change in association management. GELSSA has appointed Shannon Few as the new Executive Director, who will lead the organization moving forward.

“On behalf of the GELSSA Board of Directors, we are pleased to welcome Shannon Few as our new Executive Director. For years, we have been operating through the hard work and efforts of volunteers and the time has come to bring on a professional association management company with the relationships, resources, and experience to bring new life to GELSSA!” said Derek Dever, President of GELSSA.

Shannon Few comes to GELSSA with a wealth of experience in association management and a proven track record of growing and re-energizing associations. The Board of Directors is confident that Few will bring new energy, attract new members, increase value for members, and lead GELSSA to new heights.

"I am ecstatic to join GELSSA as its new Executive Director and I’m very grateful to the Board of Directors that have entrusted me with this great responsibility. I look forward to working collaboratively with the dedicated members of GELSSA to revitalize the association, bring new life to our events and programs, and most importantly increase value for members," said Few.

Current and prospective members can expect an elevated member experience, more communication, new resources, additional member benefits, increased networking opportunities and new events to bring the security and life safety industry together in Georgia. All of this will be brought to life through a new website and additional technology tools that will make leveraging benefits and facilitating connections efficient and easy.

For media inquiries, please contact:
GELSSA
Shannon Few
Executive Director
Email: GELSSAInfo@GELSSA.com
Phone: 508-725-9068

About:
The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA), is a state trade association that serves companies that install and service security systems, burglar and fire alarm systems and other integrated systems. By bringing together leading companies, professionals, and stakeholders, we facilitate meaningful dialogue, provide education, drive industry standards, and promote best practices to ensure our members are able to deliver quality systems and services to consumers, business and governmental entities in Georgia. Through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities, we empower our members to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving landscape, seize emerging opportunities, and address pressing challenges with confidence and expertise. As the preeminent voice of the life safety and integrated systems industry, our association is at the forefront of shaping the future of security, driving innovation, and safeguarding the interests of our members and the broader community in the State of Georgia.