Alarm Detection Systems Appoints Amy Becker as Chief Operating Officer

  • May 25, 2021

Bob Bonifas, Founder and CEO of Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (ADS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Becker as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

As COO, Becker will oversee the company's day-to-day operations, which includes responsibility for all of the functions at the Illinois and Colorado locations. 

"Amy brings proven leadership both within the alarm industry and at ADS,” Bonifas said. “She has worked tirelessly alongside industry veterans to establish best practices and offer the highest service levels to our customers.

"With her great balance of leadership and business skills, we look forward to Amy Becker guiding our company to an even more successful future."

Becker started with Alarm Detection Systems in 1997 as the Accounting Supervisor for the company and progressed to the position of controller. She accepted the responsibility of vice president of the company in 2015 and CFO in 2019.

Becker is a graduate of Aurora University with an Accounting Degree. She is both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. While with ADS, her ever-increasing responsibilities have included oversight of the company's financials and executive leadership.

"Daily, our employees display expertise and commitment to our operations. I am proud to be counted among them,” Becker said. “In my new role, I can draw from the best traditions ADS has established over the past 53 years. At the same time, our goal is to work as a team to achieve even greater success. We are a resilient business group who has a passion for delivering outstanding customer service."

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