The Fire & Security Executive Club (FSEC) invites industry professionals, corporate leaders and philanthropists to its annual Executive Club Dinner on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at BOND 45 in NYC. This networking event is dedicated to raising vital funds for the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation to help send children to Burn Camp.
The evening will celebrate and honor an exceptional slate of distinguished leaders from across the security and fire safety sectors for their outstanding contributions to the industry and community:
- Christine Higgins, Executive Director, NJELSA
- Kirk MacDowell, Founder/President, MacGuard Security Advisors
- John Nemerofsky, COO, Sage Integration
- Bill Ackerman, President, Ackerman Services
- Jerry Lenander, CEO, Syncomm
- Perette Genoese, Executive Director, nyFAA
- Lessing Gold, Partner, MSK
This year, the event is being led by Elsie Deery and Wandar Nazar, who took over the reins from Ken Gould, who is still actively involved.
Deery, a prominent representative for the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, has been a strong advocate for burn care and has supported numerous charitable initiatives. Nazar brings a dynamic and personable approach to her role, with over 20 years of experience in the fire alarm industry, associations and charities, demonstrating exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
The theme of the evening centers on the Phoenix, a mythical bird reborn from its ashes, symbolizing the resilience, healing and recovery of young burn survivors who face immense physical and emotional trauma.
The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation is deeply dedicated to advancing burn care, research, prevention, education and treatment, including its long-standing support of the Burn Center at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.
A core focus of this year’s fundraising is the Children’s Burn Camp, which provides young burn survivors with a safe, supportive and fun camp environment. Surrounded by peers who share and understand their unique journeys, campers spend a transformative week building long-lasting confidence, forming deep friendships and experiencing emotional healing through community.
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