HOLLY BORGMANN

VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, ADT, BOCA RATON

With more than 13,000 employees across 150 locations, ADT provides electronic security to more than 6 million customers across the U.S. It has also entered the rooftop solar energy business. Borgmann has worked out of the company’s Boca Raton headquarters for 12 years. ADT is active in the community through its “Safe Places” initiative and employee resource groups. Borgmann has served on several statewide boards, including Enterprise Florida and CareerSource.

EDUCATION: Miami University (BA)

FIRST JOB: Coaching a Special Olympics swim team. Working with two athletes with Down syndrome, I watched them progress from blowing bubbles to swimming laps over four years. That experience shaped how I approach leadership today — patience, belief in people’s potential, and celebrating every milestone, big or small.

PASSION PROJECT: I’ve been slowly restoring the fixer-upper I bought years ago, trying to preserve its Old Florida character. It hasn’t always been a labor of love, but it’s been a great teacher in patience, resilience and craftsmanship. Along the way, I’ve developed a real appreciation for the history of Florida homes — and for every unexpected challenge that comes with them.

INDUSTRY TREND: The shift from reactive protection to proactive. Today’s customers expect more than alerts — they want integrated systems that can predict, prevent and personalize safety.

DREAM ALTERNATE CAREER
“In my next life, I’d love to be a screenwriter for 'The Simpsons.' Creativity, humor and storytelling have always been passions of mine.”