45 / 76
45
D E C E M B E R , 2 0 1 6
See the complete list of Ultimate Sponsors on page 2 of this issue.
remotely, and more. All of it is man-
aged via a simple to use smartphone
app. What truly excites G&C is the
cost of entry: for just $200, anyone
can bring their home or apartment into
the 21st Century. This means the cut-
ting edge innovation the company has
long offered community associations
are now within reach for individual
homeowners, too.
What might someone be
surprised to learn about
G&C Electronics?
In 2008, G&C Electronics became
a female-owned business when Tara
Oliver purchased a majority share in
the company. This sets G&C apart
not just because it puts the compa-
ny among the 30% of businesses
nationwide that are woman-owned,
but because female ownership in the
security industry is exceedingly rare. Her tenure has been an
unqualified success, too. Since assuming majority shareholder
status, Tara’s leadership and background in human resources
and business has been instrumental in the company’s con-
tinued growth. G&C has quadrupled the size of its service
fleet, greatly expanded its sales force, and more during Tara’s
tenure, making the company a model for both success and
diversity.
Recent awards or certifications
G&C Electronics is proud to be certified with the Fire
Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory Committee,
and in the last few years to have received recog-
nition from such notable organi-
zations as the National Burglar
& Fire Alarm Association, the
National Institute for Certification
in Engineering Technologies, the
American Society for Industrial
Security, and the Building Owners
& Managers Association (BOMA).
In the last several years, they have
also become certified dealers for
Potter, Genetec, and others.
What trends do you see for
the community association
industry?
“The community association
industry will continue to embrace
cutting edge technology, and we
expect to see the use of the latest
tech accelerate in the years to
come thanks to the efforts of orga-
nizations like CAI. For reasons of
safety, security, efficiency, convenience, and more, those
in industry leadership positions are coming to recognize
that today’s communities require a modern approach to
community management, and that such an approach
improves life for everyone, both management and resi-
dents alike,” Kevin Oliver said. “From home automation
to the numerous benefits of gated access and much
more, community associations are going to be at the
forefront of modernizing the American household. The
things once promised to us in science fiction novels will
become reality, and the charge is going to be led by
organizations like the Community Associations Institute.
We’re thrilled to be a part of those advancements.”
n
Courtesy CAI-NJ.