Tag: Woodie Andrawos
NMC and LOUD Security Systems, Inc. partner to deliver monitoring services
June 1, 2022SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--National Monitoring Center announced it has entered a long-term partnership with LOUD Security Systems to monitor nearly 11,000 of the security providers’ commercial and residential accounts.
The partnership brings cutting-edge monitoring services and world-class customer services to LOUD Security’s customer network, which demands a high level of service including quick response, limited false alarms, and dedicated customer service. NMC’s commitment to delivering...
National Monitoring Center (NMC) announces Installation Quality (IQ) certification
April 11, 2022SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center, one of the premier third-party monitoring companies in the United States, today announced that is has successfully met the requirements to renew its Installation Quality (IQ) certification.
As the only quality control program for electronic security system installation, monitoring, maintenance, and service, The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) IQ certification demonstrates NMC’s pledge to adhere to a stringent code of ethics...
National Monitoring Center celebrates 20-year anniversary
June 2, 2021SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), the nation’s premier third-party monitoring center, proudly announced the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding.
In those years, NMC has evolved from a single 10,000-square-foot facility to two fully redundant leading-edge monitoring centers located in California and Texas.
“We are thrilled and honored to have reached this milestone,” said Woodie Andrawos, President, National Monitoring Center. “Our...
NMC first to receive UL 827A listing for central station hosted services
June 29, 2020SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), a Netwatch Group Company, announced that it is the first monitoring center issued the UL 827A listing for Central Station Hosted Services, allowing it to become a provider of 3rd party IT services.This designation comes from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a leading global safety science organization, upon having met strict compliances.“We are extremely honored to be the first monitoring center to earn this designation. Central Stations...
NMC issued a Managed Video Services UL 827B listing
May 4, 2020SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center, a Netwatch Group Company, announced that it has been issued the certificate of compliance from UL that certifies NMC and Netwatch Group as a UL approved monitoring station for managed video services.The scope of UL 827B, as defined by UL a global safety science organization, covers managed video services provided by monitoring stations that deliver security services by leveraging video cameras and related video technologies installed at protected...
NMC appoints Nicola Oakie as VP of sales for proactive video monitoring
March 17, 2020SSN Staff
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LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC) announced the promotion of Nicola Oakie to vice president of sales, proactive video monitoring (PVM) in which she will lead the growth of the company's PVM Dealer Channel.
“Nicola's reputation as a business leader who looks beyond her sales role to seek opportunities has earned her praise and recognition from her peers; this passion and drive have resulted in...
NMC hires Mark Matlock as VP of Sales
December 5, 2019SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC) announced the recent hiring of Mark Matlock as vice president of sales, responsible for nurturing key relationships within the industry and driving NMC's growth.
“We are very pleased to welcome Mark to the team,” NMC President Woodie Andrawos said in the announcement. “He comes to NMC with extensive industry experience having served in leadership roles in wholesale monitoring for over 20 years.”
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National Monitoring Center continues growing with expansion of sales team
July 22, 2019SSN Staff
Lake Forest, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), a third-party monitoring company in the United States with monitoring centers in Calif. and Texas, hires industry veteran, Mark Conger as national accounts manager. He will be responsible for supporting national integrators providing Proactive Video Monitoring.
“I am thrilled to have Mark join us at NMC,” Mike Taylor, vice president of sales, U.S., said in the announcement. “His long history of success was the key to...
NMC hires Grant Graham as VP of dealer relations
August 15, 2018Spencer Ives
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center, part of the Netwatch Group, recently welcomed Grant Graham back to the team as its vice president of dealer relations. Graham will be responsible for the leadership of dealers and dedicated to their success.
Graham previously served as NMC's operations manager from 2001 to 2016. As operations manager, he skillfully and successfully oversaw all daily aspects of NMC's multifaceted, nationwide operation.
Most recently, Graham served as Brinks Home...
Where is video monitoring now?
July 25, 2018Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—Video monitoring, including proactive video monitoring, guard tours, video verification and even MIY among consumers, is on the rise, according to six wholesale monitoring professionals interviewed by Security Systems News.
“The subscriber is demanding more video monitoring options and we are continuing to invest in our video monitoring capabilities,” Woodie Andrawos, president of NMC, told SSN in an email interview. “NMC has been a big proponent of video...