Ainsley is President of Guardian Security, a family-owned business that has served customers in the security industry since 1976. Headquartered in Seattle, Guardian is the leading partner for Brivo in the Pacific Northwest and is a full-service provider of managed access, intrusion, video, and fire alarm systems. Ainsley has held several key roles at Guardian, including leading customer care, business development, and human resources. She has been at the helm as Guardian has successfully navigated pandemic-related uncertainty and continues to help the company attract new customers by bringing the best solutions to market. Ainsley’s career prior to the security industry focused on environmental policy and politics. She holds a BA in Environmental Economics from Middlebury College, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington, and will complete Harvard University’s OPM program in 2023.

A seasoned marketing professional, Kerstin brings extensive experience positioning Saas and technology products to the commercial market and is a recognized leader in online media marketing, branding, and building partner channels. She has held a front-row seat to the digital transformation of several industries including marketing, finance, security, and now Proptech. With a marketing and business integration mindset, she has brought many new innovations to market from leadership positions with Sage, Verisign, Parallels Software, Network Solutions, AOL, and The Freedom Forum. She holds a Masters in Communications, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University and an International BA from George Mason University.