Gallagher Security is thrilled to celebrate Jeff Ogborn, Senior Solutions Engineer, as a recipient of the 2025 Security Innovator Award, the industry’s only recognition program based entirely on peer nominations.
Jeff’s recognition reflects more than a career milestone – it’s a tribute to years of quiet innovation, deep expertise, and a tireless drive to make security systems smarter, more flexible, and more customer-focused. “I’m genuinely honoured by this nomination,” he says.
Speaking about one of the most recent examples of his innovative mindset – the development of Gallagher’s QuickSwitch – Jeff continues: “To see something that was literally ‘cooked in the kitchen’ at home make its way into the marketplace – answering one of the industry’s biggest implementation challenges – is incredibly rewarding. It’s proof that practical innovation can start anywhere, and I’m grateful to everyone who believed in the vision and helped bring it to life.”
The Security Innovator Awards shine a spotlight on professionals who are reimagining what’s possible in the field, whether through bold product breakthroughs, hands-on problem solving, or years of thoughtful contribution. Recipients are nominated exclusively by their peers, making the award a meaningful expression of industry-wide respect.
Jeff was nominated by Jeff Fields, Gallagher’s Director of Government Programs – Americas, who highlighted not just Jeff’s technical vision, but his ability to turn that vision into real-world outcomes.
“What sets Jeff apart isn’t just his engineering skill, it’s the way he sees past obstacles,” said Fields. “Take Gallagher’s new QuickSwitch module. Jeff didn’t just help design it; he saw a long-standing industry pain point and created a tool that flips the problem on its head. That kind of thinking doesn’t come from following trends, it comes from years of listening, building, and solving.”
This year’s award winners span every corner of the security industry, from developers and consultants to field pioneers and C-suite executives. Jeff is the first Gallagher Security team member to be honoured through this program.
“Jeff doesn’t innovate for recognition – he does it because he genuinely cares about solving problems that matter,” added Fields. “This award reflects not just what he’s built, but how he leads. We’re proud to have him on our team.”
