Mission 500 announces leadership and Board of Directors roles for 2025

Mission 500, the security industry’s non-profit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, has announced several key updates to its Board of Directors.

Jason Lutz, previously Treasurer, has been named Chair, succeeding Co-Chairs Tracy Larson and Janet Fenner.

Board member John Nemerofsky has been named Treasurer and Garrett Savage as Secretary, succeeding Sarah Flanagan.

“Exceptional leadership”

Jason Lutz, Industry Affairs Leader at Resideo Technologies commented: “I want to sincerely thank Tracy and Janet for their exceptional leadership over the past two years.

“Their passion for Mission 500 has been inspiring and I look forward to building on their hard work,” he added.

The new appointees’ history

Jason Lutz

• Lutz has been a dedicated advocate for Mission 500 since joining the board in 2019
• His leadership on the service trip committee and his tenure as Treasurer position him to guide the organization as Chair

John Nemerofsky

• As the COO of Sage Integration, Nemerofsky brings operational experience to his new role as Treasurer
• A board member of the charity since 2022, he also holds numerous other leadership positions within the security industry, including the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors

Garrett Savage

• Director of Category Strategy at ADI Global and a long-time supporter of the charity, Savage has been a board member since 2024
• His extensive security industry experience and collaborative approach will support Mission 500’s strategic initiatives and communications efforts

New members

In addition to its leadership changes, the Mission 500 Board of Directors is poised to welcome two new members in 2025.

This includes past Chair, Ken Gould, President at KJG Consulting and Stacy Deveraux, President, ASSA ABLOY Electromechanical Solutions Group.

“Success in a new capacity”

Janet Fenner, President, Defined Marketing said: “It has been an incredible honor to work alongside Tracy and the rest of the Mission 500 Board as Co-Chair for the past two years.

“In this role, I’ve been able to experience first hand the impact of our charitable efforts and I look forward to continuing to contribute to Mission 500’s success in a new capacity.”

“The next exciting new chapter”

Tracy Larson, President and Partner, WeSuite stated: “As our time as Co-Chairs concludes, I am deeply grateful to Janet.

“Her tireless and unwavering support enabled Mission 500 to achieve so much. Thank you to the Board and the industry for the incredible support in rebuilding Mission 500 after COVID.

“Together, we have helped thousands of children. As we pass the torch to Jason, we are confident he will lead Mission 500 into the next exciting new chapter.

“I look forward to supporting him, John, Garrett and the entire team as we continue to build on the strong foundation we’ve established,” Larson concluded.