Tag: Steve Crespo
Security 101’s Steve Crespo to transition away from CEO position
April 24, 2023SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.— Security 101 has announced that Steve Crespo will transition away from his position as CEO of the company. He will be succeeded by Greg Daly, an experienced sales and operations leader who has worked in numerous senior roles in the security industry.
Crespo has led Security 101 to the top ranks of nationally recognized security integration companies by successfully implementing an industry-first franchising model, and has been integral to the development of Security...
Security Solutions Northwest acquired by Security 101
March 6, 2023SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Gemspring Capital portfolio company Security 101, a national full-service commercial security solutions company announced their acquisition of Security Solutions Northwest (SSNW), a regional provider based in Bellingham, WA.
Security 101 says the acquisition expands their presence in Washington and compliments their existing clientele in education, government, and property management. "Given SSNW's commitment to exceptional customer service and their deep relationships,...
Security 101 adds industry veteran Tim Whall as strategic advisor to the board
August 31, 2022SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national provider of full-service commercial security solutions, has announced the addition of industry veteran Tim Whall as a strategic board advisor.
Whall brings decades of experience to Security 101, and his distinct style of teaching leaders has delivered award-winning transformative results across the industry. According to the company, he determines the behaviors required to achieve operational excellence and improve the customer experience, as...
Security 101 partners with major investment group to accelerate growth
January 7, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national commercial electronic security integration company, announced it has partnered with the investment team at Gemspring Capital for the purposes of accelerated growth in the security industry.
Security 101 is a leading provider of commercial security system solutions and differentiates itself from its competitors through an industry-first franchising business model. The company has more than 50 locations in the continental U.S. and is now poised...
Michael Walton named president for Security Franchisors LLC and Security 101
March 24, 2021SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101 announced that Michael Walton has been promoted to the role of President for Security Franchisors, LLC and Security 101, effective immediately.
In his new position, Walton will oversee all franchising operations and corporate department managers will report directly to him. Walton will continue to report to Security 101 founder and Chief Executive Officer Steven Crespo.
In his prior role as Chief Operations Officer, Walton provided operational expertise...
Security 101 opens offices in multiple locations
April 30, 2019SSN Staff
NEW YORK and INDIANAPOLIS—Security 101, a fast-growing electronic security integrator, has opened new franchise offices in multiple locations across the United States. Two offices opened in New York—one in Long Island and the other in Lower Hudson Valley—both of which join the Metro office. The other office opened in Indiana to serve Indianapolis and the surrounding area.The Long Island office is owned by Steve Markowitz, an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working...
Security 101 opens 40th franchise office
September 26, 2018SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Security 101, a nationwide security integrator, announced it has opened its 40th office here. Kevin Schnyder, an IT and physical security professional, is the owner and president of the new franchise.“Kevin has the ideal background for his new role at Security 101,” Steve Crespo, Security 101's chief executive officer, said in a prepared statement. “He has physical security experience combined with a background in IT which is essential for a security integrator...
Security 101 adds new location
May 8, 2017Paul Ragusa
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a franchise-model commercial security company based here, recently added a franchise location in Philadelphia, giving the company 37 in total.“We try to add, on average, five locations per year, which is a good number for us,” Steve Crespo, Security 101 president, told Security Systems News, noting that limiting the number ensures that there is proper training and support provided for each new franchise owner. “We look for franchise owners...
Security 101 touts franchise model
August 8, 2012Martha Entwistle
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Since launching as a franchise-model commercial security company here in 2007, Security 101 has grown to include 26 locations today. With an overall count of 340 employees currently, the company is moving along toward its goal of having 101 franchises, Steve Crespo, Security 101 president, told Security Systems News. And Crespo is looking to the company's national accounts program to contribute in a big way to that growth. Security 101 does not release revenue figures...