Tag: Greg Daly
Security 101 promotes Craig Shulman to COO
September 24, 2026SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101 has promoted Chief Financial Officer Craig Shulman to chief operating officer, a move the company says is designed to strengthen execution and support its next phase of growth.
The leadership change is part of a broader organizational realignment aimed at improving coordination across the national security integrator's operations while enhancing accountability and consistency throughout its branch network. In his new role,
Shulman will oversee Security...
Security 101 launches Safe Learning 101
April 14, 2026SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101 has announced the launch of Safe Learning 101, a comprehensive new program developed in collaboration with nationally recognized school security expert Wayne Black.
Safe Learning 101 brings together consulting expertise and the ability to design, implement and support proactive security strategies and modern infrastructure, establishing the first program of its kind to formally unite an independent school security authority with a nationally scaled...
Security 101 acquires Salt Lake City-based Ford Industries
April 6, 2026SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national provider of integrated security solutions, has acquired Ford Industries, Inc., its Salt Lake City, Utah-based franchise operation, further expanding the company’s footprint in the western United States and reinforcing its long-term growth strategy.
Ford Industries has built a strong reputation in the Utah market for delivering highly technical security solutions with precision, professionalism, and a strong commitment...
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires Security 101
February 24, 2026SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Private equity activity in the security sector continues its rapid pace as Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle‑market private equity team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, has acquired Security 101, a national provider of commercial security integration services.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The MSCP deal marks the third private equity acquisition of a security provider since December, when Allied Universal sold...
Security 101 acquires Secure Lock Solutions
February 12, 2026SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national provider of integrated security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Secure Lock Solutions (SLS), a West Columbia, S.C.-based integrator known for door, lock, and opening-focused integration services supporting commercial and government customers.
This acquisition expands Security 101’s presence in the Southeast and strengthens service continuity across the Carolinas corridor, positioned between the company’s existing branch...
Security 101 expands coverage in Hawaii with acquisition of Blackhawk Security
January 23, 2026SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national provider of integrated security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Blackhawk Security, a Honolulu-based electronic security integrator with a strong reputation for supporting high-consequence environments and maintaining systems across the full lifecycle.
Founded in 2014, Blackhawk Security services organizations across the State of Hawaii, with additional reach across the Pacific Rim. The company brings deep experience in airports...
Security 101’s growth play: Cultural fit meets tech innovation
January 15, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101 is on an acquisition tear, closing three deals since late December to strengthen its national footprint. The company says these acquisitions, including Scottsdale, Ariz.-based integrator Electronic Security Concepts (ESC), signal a growth strategy built on cultural alignment, operational synergy and next-gen technology adoption.
ESC, led by industry veteran Joe Menke, checked every box, says Greg Daly,...
Security 101 adds AV integration with AV-Worx acquisition
January 13, 2026SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national provider of commercial electronic security solutions, has announced the acquisition of AV-Worx, an audio-visual systems integrator specializing in mission-critical environments, control rooms, emergency operations centers, and advanced visualization systems.
This acquisition represents a strategic expansion for Security 101 into a capability that runs alongside electronic security in the environments Security 101 designs,...
Security 101 acquires Northern California’s True Security – East Bay
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national provider of commercial electronic security solutions, announced that it has acquired True Security – East Bay, LLC, a longtime Security 101 franchise, scaling operations across Northern California.
The acquisition includes locations serving San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Gilroy, and Sacramento, Calif.
Strategic expansion in a high-impact market
Northern California represents one of the most dynamic and demanding security...
Security 101 acquires Electronic Security Concepts
December 29, 2025SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Security 101, a national provider of integrated commercial security solutions, announced that it has acquired Electronic Security Concepts (ESC), a respected full-service systems integrator headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz.
ESC delivers advanced security solutions throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and California and will now operate as part of the Security 101 family of companies.
The acquisition strengthens Security 101’s presence in...