WHAT’S NEW aloa.org December 2025 Keynotes 9 IN MEMORIAM Foy L. Moseley Jr., RL, of Brunswick, GA, passed October 9. He had been a member of ALOA since 2000. Bryan H. Krist, CRL, of Wauconda, IL, passed in June. He had been an ALOA member since 2005. NEWS BRIEFS ALCEA, an ASSA ABLOY company and global provider of security solutions for critical infrastructure, has announced Jeff Slaughter as its head of business development. Based in Dallas, he reports to Dom- inique Jardin, who was appointed as ALCEA’s vice president, head of Americas, six months ago. Slaughter previously ran his own security integration firm in Dallas, delivering large-scale access con- trol, video, intrusion detection and automation systems for customers for five years. Top Notch Distributors has appointed Brian Pertman as president. He becomes just the third president in the company’s 50-year history, following founder Chuck Jurgensen and current President and CEO Dave Prouty, who will continue in his role as CEO until his planned retirement in late 2026. Pertman has nearly three decades of lead- ership experience across Stanley Black & Decker, Allegion and Jeld-Wen, including launching the Craftsman program in partnership with Lowe’s. Texas Locksmiths Association has announced that its 2026 convention will be held September 17-20, 2026, at the same location it was held this year: Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville in Pflugerville, TX. More information will be available in 2026. The Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) has unveiled a new website at www.dhi.org. It features a new design, easier navigation, the My DHI portal and expanded learning in the DHI Threshold Learning Center. The Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) has updated its Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) credential and exam process. There are now updated pathways that recognize both education and industry experience, plus a revised exam format and clearer exam guidance. Part 1 of the exam is now delivered online with remote proctoring through Prolydian, while Parts 2 and 3 are completed in person during the Classroom Series or at a DHI Canada Event. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/485zLQJ. New Key Machine From Ilco I LCO HAS RELEASED THE EVOX KEY-CUTTING MACHINE for automotive edge-cut and high-security keys. It has a compact, modern and intuitive design combined with portability, and replaces the Futura Auto Machine. It features a four-position rotating jaw, a built-in tablet, an integrated and portable handle, quiet operation and a chip tray to collect shavings. No tip stop is required, and it has a copy-by-original function and simple electronic calibration. The machine also has a dealer code menu option to quickly enter manufacturer key codes. Ilco has released the EVOX key-cutting machine, which replaces the Futura Auto Machine.
