Tag: Mike Hagan
LifeShield names new CEO
August 6, 2018Spencer Ives
LANGHORNE, Pa.—LifeShield, which provides DIY installed and professionally monitored security systems, today announced a new CEO, John Owens, as well as an enhanced business relationship with MasTec Advanced Technologies. LifeShield investor and outgoing CEO Mike Hagan will continue his role as chairman.Culture is a primary task, Owens told Security Systems News. “I want to create a culture that is a winning culture—positive, optimistic and forward thinking.”Prior to joining...
LifeShield acquired by Hawk Capital Partners
August 2, 2017Spencer Ives
LANGHORNE, Pa.—LifeShield, a DIY installed and professionally monitored security solution, was acquired by Hawk Capital Partners, the firm announced on July 27.Hawk Capital appointed David Tanzer as the company's CEO. “My previous experience involved working in several other sectors where direct-to-consumer customer acquisition was critical to the success of the company,” he told Security Systems News. Tanzer served as either the president or CEO for The Noodle Companies, GT Brands...
DIRECTV gets into security, acquires LifeShield
June 5, 2013Martha Entwistle
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.—Satellite TV provider DIRECTV is getting into home security with the purchase of LifeShield. Formerly known as InGrid, LifeShield is a self-installed, professionally monitored, wireless digital security system.
DIRECTV opted to purchase a company instead of partner with one because over time, it wants to “fully integrate the home security technology with the DIRECTV video experience,” Brad Bentley, DIRECTV SVP, told Security Systems News.
DIRECTV will begin...