The Louisiana Life Safety and Security Association (LLSSA) is proud to announce the resounding success of its 2025 Dealer Conference, held April 9–10 in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. With more than 150 professionals in attendance and participation from 30 leading vendors, this year’s event was a vibrant gathering of security, fire, access control, and low-voltage industry experts.
Attendees took part in a full slate of educational sessions designed to support both business growth and technical excellence. The Business Track featured presentations on building a profitable company, interpreting financial reports, managing projects efficiently, and winning the talent race. Industry leaders such as Ben Adams of FieldSIM, Vianka Miranda of Northwestern State University, Karen Carey, and Ryan Sutton of Pillar & Compass delivered valuable insights tailored for owners and managers.
The Technical Track was equally robust, with courses including hands-on IQ Pro training from Rusty Rumley of JCI/Qolsys, a locksmith roundtable sponsored by NASTF, generational communication by Alarm Monitoring Services, and sessions on gate safety, video monitoring, and recurring revenue strategies. Presenters included Garrett St. Germain (American Fence Association), Felipe Presas (United Central Control), and Karen Shall (Napco), among others.
Those in the Fire Track benefitted from in-depth instruction on NFPA referenced standards and detector testing requirements, along with a comprehensive Fire Marshal Administrative Rules class provided by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The conference also featured several key guest speakers: representatives from the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s Sales Tax Division, the Natchitoches Sheriff’s Office, and the Natchitoches 911 Center. Their presentations offered vital updates and fostered stronger ties between public safety agencies and the life safety industry.
With eight hours of continuing education offered across all tracks, a lively welcome reception, and an engaging tradeshow floor, the LLSSA 2025 Dealer Conference delivered exceptional value for professionals across Louisiana and beyond. The association extends its sincere thanks to all sponsors, speakers, vendors, and attendees who helped make this event a success.
For more information about future LLSSA events and educational opportunities, visit www.llssa.org.