Tag: Steve Jones
Allied Universal celebrates security pros for Security Officer Appreciation Week
September 13, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.— Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to recognize security professionals during the company’s 7th Annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week running Sept. 12 through Sept. 18, 2021.
Each day, Allied Universal security professionals help maintain safe and secure workplaces, schools, shopping malls and communities providing peace of mind. The goal of Allied Universal’s National Security Officer...
Allied Universal ranks on Inc.'s list of fastest-growing U.S. private companies
August 23, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif. —Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company with more than 800,000 employees and revenues over $18 billion, announced that it ranked No. 4,469 on Inc. Magazine’s annual 5000 list, the most respected ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
This is Allied Universal’s 12th year on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious list, which represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American...
Allied Universal to hold Phoenix hiring event
April 12, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif. —Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company in North America, is seeking to hire 100-plus security professionals in Phoenix, Arizona.
The company is holding open house hiring events on April 13 and April 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. local time at the Legacy Golf Resort at 6808 S. 32nd Street (in the Staff Lounge in the Main Building).
In addition to in-person interviews, Allied Universal’s virtual interview process allows applicants...
Allied Universal hires Mike Beregovsky for dual role
April 2, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company in North America, recently appointed Mike Beregovsky as Chief Merger & Acquisition Officer and Co-Head of Strategy & Investor Relations. Danette Perkins has been promoted to President of Mergers & Acquisitions for North America.
Beregovsky will be responsible for working with the company's executive leadership team to develop and execute the strategic direction for the organization to continue driving...
Allied Universal hires financial veteran as global CFO
March 24, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal recently hired Tim Brandt as the company's Global CFO. Brandt will lead the financial operations of the company, and will focus on the upcoming acquisition and integration of G4S, and the eventual IPO of the newly consolidated company.
Prior to joining Allied Universal, Brandt worked for 30 years with Deloitte and was the Managing Partner of the Orange County practice for the last four years of his career. He specialized in mergers and acquisitions,...
Allied Universal acquires Atlanta-based SecurAmerica
January 20, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company in North America, recently announced the acquisition of SecurAmerica, a privately held, Atlanta, Ga.-based security company with 49 offices located throughout the United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
SecurAmerica was founded by Frank Argenbright, a Georgia entrepreneur who over the past 40 years has built both security and facilities management companies with operations around the world,...
Allied Universal honors and supports all military personnel
November 16, 2020SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal honors and supports all members of the military not just on Veterans Day this November but each and every day.
“While many businesses talk the talk about why military veterans are important hires, the physical security sector actually walks the walk,” said Allied Universal Chairman & CEO Steve Jones said in the announcement. “We honor and appreciate the sacrifices made by our nations’ military and we constantly seek out ways to show...
Allied Universal acquires IT-focused integrator
September 4, 2020Paul Ragusa, Editor
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal’s recent acquisition of New Jersey-based Service Works Inc. (SWI), a security and IT infrastructure integrator offering turnkey and custom solutions to clients nationwide, expands on its IT capabilities in the Tri-State area.
Allied Universal Chairman and CEO Steve Jones told Security Systems News that Allied Universal had been working with SWI for about a year on this deal as this type of acquisition “aligns perfectly with our strategy to target...
Allied Universal acquires, continues expansion
July 22, 2020Paul Ragusa, Editor
SANTA ANA, Calif.—With the recent acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service, Inc. (PSSI), a full service security systems integrator based near Chicago, Allied Universal continues to expand its footprint as it grows to meet the increasing demand COVID-19 is placing on security.While the acquisition of Phoenix Systems & Service will help Allied Universal expand its technology services business in Illinois and nationally, Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones said the deal almost didn’t happen.“I’ve...
Allied Universal looking to hire 30,000
April 15, 2020Paul Ragusa, Editor
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal announced it is seeking to hire more than 30,000 security professionals and administrative staff to fill positions located throughout the nation over the next two months.In spite of the uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused, there are still many industries, such as security services, that are currently hiring to fill essential roles, the company said.“We are increasing security for existing accounts as well as adding security for new clients,” Allied...