Tag: Allied Universal
Allied Universal adds Taylor Carr to Technology Services business unit
March 11, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that Taylor Carr has joined its Technology Services business unit as senior vice president of operations. In this role, Carr will oversee operations and drive growth across all revenue segments of the business.
Carr has more than 25 years of experience in the technology and security industries. Most recently he served as president for Vision Technologies, a national systems integrator specializing in security, audio-visual, wireless, networking,...
Allied Universal among America's most admired workplaces, according to Newsweek
January 28, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced it was named one of America's Most Admired Workplaces, according to Newsweek. The news outlet’s 2025 list features companies most respected by both current employees and job seekers.
“It’s humbling to be recognized as one of America’s most admired workplaces. We are totally committed to being an employer of choice and have created programs to show our team members that we value them, their contributions and...
Allied Universal, Clery Center join forces to promote campus security
January 21, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced a collaboration with Clery Center to support programs and initiatives that help create safer higher education campuses across the U.S.
Clery Center is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping college and university officials meet the standards of the Jeanne Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have in...
AITX’s RAD-R welcomes Steve Danelon as president
January 14, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DETROIT — Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX) has announced the appointment of Steve Danelon as president of its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Residential, Inc. (RAD-R).
Danelon brings with him a 30-year career in the security industry, including 22 years of leadership with Allied Universal, where he oversaw Canadian sales and operations. Following his tenure at Allied Universal, Steve founded Fortress Solutions, a boutique residential security company. The...
G4S names Michael Leahey chief financial officer
January 3, 2025SSN Staff
LONDON — G4S has announced the appointment of Michael Leahey to the position of chief financial officer.
Leahey joins G4S from parent company Allied Universal, where he served as vice president of corporate finance. Leahey will report to Tim Brandt, Allied Universal’s global chief financial officer, and Ashley Almanza, executive chairman of G4S/Allied Universal International.
Allied Universal acquired G4S in 2021 and operates using the G4S name outside of North America.
“Working...
Hanging by a thread
December 11, 2024SSN Staff
To paraphrase a popular children’s cartoon of the past few decades, “If I had a nickel for every time I discussed an assassination on this blog, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.”
Last week, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was gunned down by an assassin on his way to an investor meeting. I could lay out the moral implications at great length in this blog, but that’s not terribly important...
Execs scramble for protection following fatal CEO shooting
December 11, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4 has led to a surge of requests for executive protection, says Glen Kucera of Allied Universal.
Kucera, president of the Enhanced Protection Services business unit at Allied, noted that the phones started ringing at the company about 15 minutes after the story broke of the shooting. Since then, Allied has received hundreds of inquiries from existing and new customers.
“This...
Allied Universal announces acquisition of Aim Insurance Services
December 6, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal has announced the acquisition of Aim Insurance Services, a premier provider of property loss adjusting services across Australia.
Aim Insurance Services will become part of the Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, the global claims services business unit of Allied Universal.
“This acquisition aligns with Allied Universal’s growth strategy and commitment to providing comprehensive claims support services to insurers and third-party...
Allied Universal security professionals sweep 2024 CALSAGA awards
October 30, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that its security professionals earned 31 of the 44 annual awards bestowed by California’s only industry association dedicated to advocating on behalf of the security industry.
Each year, CALSAGA (California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates) recognizes security professionals who have demonstrated heroism by going above and beyond their expected duties. Allied Universal security professionals achieved...
New Allied business unit a ‘one-stop shop'
October 2, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
ORLANDO, Fla.—Allied Universal’s recently launched Enhanced Protection Services business unit was a necessary integration of services designed to address the most critical threats to life and safety, says Glen Kucera.
Enhanced Protection Services combines Allied’s various specialized services into one division and incorporates recent acquisitions, including MSA Security, where Kucera served as CEO of the threat protection solutions provider.
“Allied...