Security 101, one of the fastest growing security integrators in the country, announced it has opened its 40th office in Austin. Kevin Schnyder, an experienced IT and physical security professional, is the owner and president of the new franchise.
Most recently Schnyder was an IT manager with the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Previously, he worked with Marathon Oil Corporation in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, West Africa on facility security, access control and perimeter surveillance.
Security 101’s 40th franchise
Opening the 40th U.S. franchise is a milestone for Security 101 and a sign of the company’s momentum and the strength of the overall security market, according to Steve Crespo, Security 101’s chief executive officer.
“Kevin has the ideal background for his new role at Security 101,” he said. “He has physical security experience combined with a background in IT which is essential for a security integrator today.
“Austin is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the U.S. with many people calling it a mini Silicon Valley,” Schnyder said. “We’re looking forward to being part of that growth by helping the business community with its security and safety needs.”