DGA President Honored With Stanley Lott Award
NEW YORK (November 3, 2009) – The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is pleased to announce Stanley Oppenheim, president of DGA Security, received the 2009 Stanley C. Lott Award, CSAA’s most prestigious recognition, from CSAA President Bud Wulforst on Wednesday, October 21, during the 2009 CSAA Annual Meeting. Mr. Oppenheim has been involved with CSAA for 25 years. From rewriting the CSAA Practical Guide to Burglar Alarm Systems, to redesigning the CSAA and the CSAA Five Diamond logos, to developing the CSAA Alarm Industry Museum, to chairing the CSAA Insurance Industry Liaison committee, Stan’s contributions will be felt for many years to come. Add to this prestigious award, DGA Security winning the 2009 CSAA Central Station of the Year Excellence Award, the 2009 CSAA Central Station Manager of the Year Excellence Award, and 2009 CSAA Central Station Operator of the Year Excellence Award Honorable Mention, and one could say that 2009 is Stan’s and DGA’s year.
“Stan’s contributions to CSAA in terms of the Insurance Industry Liaison Committee, the CSAA Five Diamond Certificate Committee, the design work on so many of our CSAA projects, as well as his leadership on the CSAA Alarm History Museum made this an easy decision and one so richly deserved,” said Steve Doyle, executive vice president and CEO of CSAA. “All who know Stan, know him as someone always willing to help out on a project, many times doing all the work himself. While many of his fellow Board members may tease him from time to time, they agree his enthusiasm for the industry and CSAA make him a natural for our highest honor. Our most heartfelt congratulations to Stan.”
“This recognition is truly an honor,” said Stanley Oppenheim. “Stanley Lott was a consummate professional and a close friend and colleague. It is a privilege to be associated with his name and this award. My work with the CSAA has been a fulfilling part of my life. I look forward to many more years working with this group of dedicated professionals.”
Stanley Oppenheim has been involved in the security industry for forty-five years and is an acknowledged expert in high risk commercial physical security. He founded DGA Security Systems, Inc. in 1969, and protects more New York City diamond and jewelry firms than any other company. Additionally, DGA is one of the few companies accredited by the New York Fire Department (FDNY) to monitor fire alarms in New York City.
A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Oppenheim is a long-standing member of the board of directors of CSAA. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Security Network of America. He served two terms at the Vice President of NBFAA (now ESA) during which time he participated in the creation of the National Training School. Stan was the recipient of the 2008 CSAA President’s Award.
The Lott Award recognizes those individuals whose contributions to CSAA and the industry are exceptional, and is CSAA’s highest recognition of leadership and support.
Stanley now joins a group of very special people. Past recipients of the Stanley Lott Award are Robert Bitton (1991), Patricia and Thomas F. Smith (1993), Robert A. Bonifas (1995), Steve Roth (1996), Robert L. Ohm (1997), Tom Lewin (1998), Isaac Papier (1999), Stanley Martin (2001), William (Bill) Moody (2002), Ralph W. Sevinor (2003), John Mabry (2004), Louis T. Fiore (2005), Ben Cornett (2006), Benjamin H. Dickens, Jr., Esq. (2007), and John A. Murphy (2008).
