Tag: Brian Duffy
NetOne names Jeannette Munroe president
June 9, 2026SSN Staff
RALEIGH, N.C.—NetOne, a network of independently owned electronic security companies, has named Jeannette Munroe president, effective June 15, 2026.
Munroe brings leadership experience across government, nonprofit, academic, and global commercial sectors. NetOne said her background in organizational growth, member engagement, and strategic development will support the network’s next phase.
“We are excited to welcome Jeannette to NetOne,” said Brian Duffy, chairman of...
NetOne appoints Brian Duffy as board chair
May 22, 2026SSN Staff
RALEIGH, N.C.—Brian Duffy, CEO of Per Mar Security Services, has been appointed as board chair of NetOne in establishing strategic direction, identifying new opportunities for growth, and guiding the organization as it adapts to a rapidly changing electronic security market.
Duffy’s leadership will support NetOne’s long-term value for its 23 shareholder companies by strengthening communication...
Per Mar Security Services launches new website
September 2, 2025SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security has launched its redesigned website which it says is a step forward in its commitment to leveraging technology for a seamless customer experience.
The new platform is found at the same website address, permarsecurity.com.
The updated site was designed with a user-first approach to make it easier for both potential and current customers to find the information and support they need efficiently. The new homepage now features a security quiz to help site...
Per Mar receives 2024 Premier Security Dealer of the Year Award from Resideo
November 25, 2024SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a provider of comprehensive security solutions for commercial and residential customers, has been honored with the 2024 Premier Security Dealer of the Year award by Resideo at its 35th Annual CONNECT customer event.
The award honors the company's dedication to growth, demonstrates true team performance, and delivers exceptional security solutions.
Brian Duffy, CEO of Per Mar, expressed his gratitude for the recognition: “It is an...
Per Mar Security Services celebrates 70 years of excellence
October 26, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Ia.—Per Mar Security, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest, celebrates its 70th anniversary on Oct. 31st, 2023.
On Halloween in 1953, John and Eleanor Duffy started Per Mar in their home on Iowa Street. Per Mar has a long history of providing its customers with the greatest security technologies, service, and physical security solutions. While the company has grown and evolved, its commitment to providing reliable security solutions to customers...
Per Mar Security Services acquires Nightwatch Security
September 21, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Ia.—Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Ia., announced it has acquired Nightwatch Security.
Owned by Dean Strobbe, Nightwatch has provided electronic security solutions to homes and businesses in the Quad Cities area for over 23 years.
“Dean deeply valued his customers, and it is flattering that he placed his trust in Per Mar to serve them,” said Per Mar CEO Brian Duffy. “I...
Per Mar honored as 2023 business of the year
August 22, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services was honored as Business of the Year at the 2023 Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting on August 10, 2023.
Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa for nearly 70 years, Per Mar started in the living room of John and Eleanor Duffy in 1953 and grew to 25 branch locations throughout the Midwest. The company has been particularly active in their hometown area, supporting a number of non-profit organizations with employees volunteering regularly in the community.
“Over...
Per Mar Security Services acquires Homeguard Security
March 10, 2023SSN Staff
DES MOINES, Iowa – Residential and commercial security company Per Mar Security Services has announced its acquisition of Homeguard Security.
Homeguard has utilized Per Mar for the company’s monitoring center for the past 23 years and now Per Mar says that it will build upon its relationships with Homeguard customers by providing their service and security solutions as well. Per Mar will continue to serve customers in the Des Moines area from the company’s local office in Urbandale,...
ESA names Kevin Stone as Finance Committee Chair
September 23, 2022SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced that Kevin Stone, CEO of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, NY, who was recently appointed as Treasurer on the association’s Board of Directors, has additionally become the Chair of ESA’s Finance Committee.
“My goal is to make things even better,” Stone said. “Anything we can do to increase ESA membership is very good for the industry and obviously a lot of our revenue comes...
Per Mar Security Services announces expansion in Northern Wisconsin
August 9, 2022SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa—Per Mar Security Services, one of the largest family-owned, full-service security companies in the Midwest, announced it has acquired Dream System’s security division, further expanding its customer base in Northern Wisconsin.
For the past 22 years, Seth and Nicki Ferrin have owned and operated Dream Systems, a custom electronics consult, design, and integration company in residential and commercial verticals based in Weston, Wis.
In the announcement to their security...