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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

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.

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-

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