WWW.ALOA.ORG APRIL 2024 KEYNOTES 11 EDUCATION it is Joe’s handiwork that you will no- tice. Operations Manager Joe Peach is a highly skilled and experienced lock- smith with an impressive career span- ning nearly two decades. He coordinates classrooms, materials, shipping (FedEx, UPS, USPS, freight, etc.). to make sure the items get to where they are supposed to be with great finesse. Joe, having achieved the designation of CML, has proven his expertise and dedication to the craft. He began his journey in the locksmithing in- dustry in Austin, TX, where he worked at a reputable company under the guidance of Jim Hancock. In recognition of his expertise, Joe was offered the Assistant Education Director position at ALOA in 2018. His work is matched only by his devotion to his family. Joe is a proud hus- band and father to one son, and he credits his family with providing him the mo- tivation and support he needs to excel in his career. With his new position as Operations Manager for ALOA, Joe has indicated that he is excited for the oppor- Joe Peach Meet Our ALOA Education Team By ALOA SPAI Director of Education William M. Lynk, CML, CPS, ICML, CMIL, CAI, M.Ed. F or any organization to be successful, it requires that people work together. This is true of the ALOA Board, as well as with many companies and shops throughout the world. ALOA is very proud to have an Education team that is second to none — a group of four sea- soned professionals who use their efficiency and organizational and communication skills to offer programs that benefits our members. Much of the team’s work is done behind the scenes, so you may not know who is involved. Today, you will. And the work does not all take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. week- days. We are often on the phone or communicating by email at late-night hours such as 10:30 p.m., even on weekends. As you know, there is never enough time during the day to do everything that needs to be done. So, who sets up your PRP tests and pro- motes via social media, gets the crates to the locations and arranges classroom details, crafts your contracts and sets the vision for ALOA’s Education program? It is all of us. Marketing & Media Manager/Educa- tion Coordinator Dawne Chandler has over 30 years of experience working as an administrative coordinator in many professions and technical fields. She has extensive knowledge in the ALOA ACE program, certification and in the mar- keting arena. I can add that Dawne has certainly had a significant impact on the lives of hundreds of security profession- als by helping them achieve their career goals through education and certification. She also played a key role in modernizing ALOA’s approach by incorporating social media and using it to promote our security association, and those efforts have helped us stay relevant and reach a wider audience. Whether it’s designing a new logo, creating a brand identity or designing market- ing materials, Dawne’s skills have been instrumental in helping ALOA stay ahead of the curve. With her talent and dedication, there’s no doubt that ALOA will continue to lead the way with her efforts to help promote the industry. When you have ques- tions about CEUs, testing locations or certification issues – it’s usually Dawne who you encounter first. She is a fountain of program knowledge and is truly interested in helping all members succeed. When you enter a classroom, whether at the Dallas location or at a Convention, Dawne Chandler
