Supporting Safer Spaces Through Smarter Standards

At Forte, we know our customers count on us for more than high-performing doors—they rely on us for insight, support, and solutions they can trust. That’s why many of our team members go beyond their daily roles to stay actively involved in the commercial door industry—serving on boards, contributing to technical committees, and helping shape the codes and standards that define performance across the wood door category.

Their involvement ensures Forte stays closely connected to the challenges our customers face and the shifts impacting how buildings are designed, built, and secured. It’s one of the ways we stay ahead—so we can continue delivering informed, reliable guidance at every stage of a project.

Mitzi Amon is one team member putting that commitment into action—using her role on the Door Security & Safety Foundation (DSSF) board to help create safer, better-informed building environments.

Mitzi Amon – Senior Product Manager

Organizations: Door Security & Safety Foundation (DSSF) - Board Member

Mitzi’s Perspective: Doors and hardware play a critical role in safety—especially in places like schools and healthcare facilities—and I joined DSSF to help raise awareness around that. Through my involvement, I’ve helped develop new security guidelines for door openings that offer practical, clear guidance for high-risk environments. It’s been a powerful way to address confusion in the market and support real-world safety strategies with tools people can trust.

Why It Matters

When Forte team members contribute to industry boards and standards development, it helps ensure the guidance we provide is grounded in real-world insight—not just our own perspective. That means better support for our customers, stronger alignment with evolving safety needs, and products that are built with purpose.

We believe staying involved is part of staying accountable—to our partners, our customers, and the people who rely on our doors every day.