Originally from Boston, John Loud, President of LOUD Security Systems, has called Atlanta home since 1993. Loud is the founder and President of LOUD Security Systems located in Kennesaw GA, which employs over 60 people serving over 10,000 customers across 30 states. Under Loud’s direction and leadership, the company has grown to be one of the top 100 security companies in the nation and has received numerous awards both on the local and national stage. Loud has been actively involved with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce since 2009, serving on its board of directors and has successfully led many initiatives for the Chamber. Loud is currently serving as the 2020 Chairman of the Chamber, where he will further champion significant efforts for Cobb County and the business community. In addition to the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, some of Loud’s other leadership positions in the business community include Vice President of the National Electronic Security Association and past president of both the Kennesaw Business Association and the Georgia Electronic Life Safety and Systems Association. Loud is the Co-Founder of Good for Cobb and Cobb Home of the Braves. Currently, Loud is serving on the Board of Trustees for the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Marietta College and Career Academy and on the Board of Directors for ServisFirst Bank.