Security 101, one of the fastest growing security integrators in the country, announced it has opened a new office in Cleveland. Security 101 - Cleveland joins Security 101 – Columbus in Ohio and will serve the Cleveland/Akron market. The new office is owned and managed by Matthew Houchen, an Ohio native and experienced security professional.

Integrated security services provider Prior to joining the Security 101 team, Houchen worked as a security supervisor for a major online automotive parts company 

Prior to joining the Security 101 team, Houchen worked as a security supervisor for a major online automotive parts company where he oversaw the integration and maintenance of the company’s security and surveillance system. He has extensive experience training and managing large teams of employees and successfully building client relationships. As a security supervisor, he also developed response plans for natural disasters and active shooter situations and he helped to harden the company’s physical facilities.

This is the 39th office Security 101 has opened in the U.S., according to Steve Crespo, Security 101’s chief executive officer.

Asset and people protection

We always look for hard working, detail-oriented people to become our franchise owners and Matthew fits that description,” he said. “Cleveland/Akron is an active and growing marketing, so we are looking forward to great things from the new team there.

 “We’re looking forward to working in the local community to help provide organisations with the integrated security services they need to protect their people and assets,” added Houchen.

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