ESA Leadership Summit announces Robert Harris as keynote and seminar speaker

Irving, Texas (November 3, 2015) - The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is pleased to announce that association expert Robert Harris, CAE, will speak  at the ESA Leadership Summit slated for Jan. 31 – Feb. 3 in Chandler, Ariz. Many leaders from ESA’s Chartered Chapters attend the Leadership Summit and this content has been designed specifically for the executive directors and volunteer leaders that are charged with efficiently running their chapters.

Harris is slated to give the keynote presentation on Monday, February 1 at 12:45 p.m. which follows the association meetings that will take place in the morning. This presentation is sponsored by Security America RRG. Harris will talk about the role of associations in the modern business world, and how associations can learn from the best to excel in their given industries.

Harris’ seminar, scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, and sponsored by Axis Communications, Telguard and Tri-Ed by Anixter, will focus on the details surrounding the roles and responsibilities for a board of directors. Harris will explain the difference between good governance and management, and how board officers can focus their energy, time and talent in the most beneficial ways possible.

Harris began his career working with the Presidential Classroom in Washington, D.C. He is on the faculty for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and has worked in Jordan, Japan, Ukraine and Belarus to help chambers and associations. He was named Association Trends Magazine’s “Association Partner of the Year” in 2012, and has written books on management and associations.

The 2016 Leadership Summit promises to be even bigger and better, bringing together 300 security industry professionals to Link Learn and Lead their businesses to new heights.

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino boasts well-appointed meeting spaces, 100,000 square feet of Vegas-style gaming and a variety of restaurants and lounges, amenities and outstanding service. It is ideally located minutes from Tempe and Scottsdale on the beautiful base of South Mountain. The venue neighbors 36 holes of Troon Golf, Rawhide Western Town, Aji Spa, Koli Equestrian Center and for driving enthusiasts Bondurant School of Driving is right across the road. Newly added Premier Outlets exceed the shop-a-holics wildest dreams and offer high-end designer outlet stores like Coach and Burberry. The best part is that the hotel offers complimentary transportation all day throughout the destination.

Registration for the ESA Leadership Summit is live and early registration discounts are available. For information about how to register for the 2016 ESA Leadership Summit, go to www.ESA-Summit.com or contact Hannah Hall at 972-807-6811. For Leadership Summit sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica DaCosta via email at [email protected] or at 972-807-6827 or Allison Avril via email at [email protected] or at 972-807-6832.