Kelly Gosse
Kelly Gosse has built a respected career in the security technology industry by combining technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a people-first approach to business. She began her career in IT, working on network and server infrastructure before transitioning into security technology nearly three decades ago as the industry shifted toward IP-based solutions. That technical foundation gave her a unique advantage in understanding how complex systems integrate, helping her establish herself as a trusted expert in electronic security, data centers, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Today, Kelly serves as Director of Sales for Data Centers at Allied Universal, where she focuses on delivering integrated security solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments.
Throughout her career, Kelly has specialized in securing fast-paced construction and data-center environments that demand both advanced technology and operational precision. Her work includes designing customized solutions that combine video surveillance, access control, guard services, and canine security operations to support large workforce hubs and mission-critical facilities. Prior to joining Allied Universal, she spent more than seven years with Convergint Technologies, where she advanced into a regional leadership role overseeing enterprise and global accounts across multiple states. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Kelly has earned a reputation for building strong client relationships, supporting industry peers, and helping organizations navigate evolving security and risk-management challenges in an increasingly AI-driven world.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Kelly is deeply committed to industry service and mentorship. She has served on the board of ASIS International North Texas for five years, helping lead the chapter to “Chapter of the Year” honors twice during her tenure. A graduate of Liberty University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree with magna cum laude honors later in life, Kelly believes strongly in lifelong learning, servant leadership, and investing in others. She credits much of her success to the professional network and trust she has built over the years, maintaining a philosophy that supporting others — even competitors — ultimately strengthens the entire industry.
• ASIS Member
• ASIS Chapter Officer
• Liberty University- B.B.A.
• DCCCD- A.S.
• Graduated with Honors from Liberty University
• ASIS Chapter of the Year (won twice during 5-year board tenure)
• Leadership Marketable Skills Achievement Award
• ASIS (board member for 5 years)
• Veterans Support
• ASIS International North Texas Chapter
• Interlink
• IFMA
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard work. You've got to put the hours in, you've got to put the time in. But I also think it comes from caring for others and building, again, I go back to the word tribe, building the people that I want to support. I think it's important to always look beyond just my own goals and help others reach theirs. I believe you get back what you give out, so I try very hard to support everyone I can, even competition. We all need to be there to help each other out, because every situation isn't going to be perfect for my company, but it could be for someone else I know in the industry. I make sure that I surround myself with people I can trust and network with them to bring in the best service provider for our customers.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of the best pieces of career advice I ever received came through experience — after missing out on a promotion because I didn’t yet have a bachelor’s degree, I decided to go back to school and earn my degree so that a lack of formal credentials would never hold me back again.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Explore. If I had to do it all over again, I would have traveled and seen the world more. In my previous role at Convergint, where I served as a global regional director for global accounts, I had the opportunity to learn other cultures and see how the rest of the world lives, and not just assume. To me, that just broadens your horizons. When you have the time and the capability, I would encourage every young lady to get out there and see the world before you settle down and have kids. It gives you a different respect. One of my pet peeves is people being too tied into the news, because I think the news is an emotional grab all the time, and I don't think it's a true insight to what's really happening. I think until you go see it and feel it and talk with people and be a part of it, you're never going to truly understand the different religions, the different cultures, the people, and how good everyone's heart is for the most part.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is still manpower. It's finding people who are interested in learning the technology, and a lot of what I specifically am looking at is the data center industry, and people willing to almost uproot everything and go to these job sites. I think that is the number one issue in my industry today. We're not seeing a lot of the youth coming into our field, so we are really having to outreach and start programs and everything to get them involved. I know that there are some of the local community colleges that even have security technology, the installation practice and everything, installing everything, as a program, and Dallas community colleges has that. So we're trying to do everything that we can to outreach to bring them into the mix.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My Lord and Savior comes first, and I try to put that in both my personal and my work. That is the most important. I am also a tiny bit competitive, so I definitely will strive and work hard to hit all of my goals. That's always been important to me. I'm a strong Christian believer. People know me for saying all the prayers at all of our ASIS luncheons and events. That's very important to me.