Protection 1 Hires Two New Area VPs to Accommodate Booming National Account Growth

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protection 1, the second-largest business and home security company in the U.S., announced the hiring of two new area vice presidents of national accounts to coincide with the continual growth of its national accounts program. Industry veterans Ryan Klompus and Tim Roberts joined the Protection 1 team after careers at competitor Stanley Security Solutions. Klompus will lead the West region of national account managers while Roberts will lead a Midwest team.

“The team approach Protection 1 takes to deliver on commitments to customers sets them apart in the industry. I look forward to rolling up my sleeves with the team.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan and Tim to our team,” said Protection 1 Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Dale. “They have a successful track record in the industry and I am looking forward to the immediate impact they will have in our national accounts program.”

Klompus and Roberts are excited about the opportunity as well.

“Many companies say that they are focused on the customer,” said Klompus, “but I believe Protection 1 is uniquely passionate about delivering on that pledge. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

Roberts added, “The team approach Protection 1 takes to deliver on commitments to customers sets them apart in the industry. I look forward to rolling up my sleeves with the team.”

“We’ve focused on being brilliant with the basics to create an outstanding customer experience,” explained CEO Timothy J. Whall. “This includes ensuring we have the right leaders heading up our teams in all divisions, and providing them with all the tools and resources they need. This simply led to more growth and more career opportunities.”

Protection 1, which offers customer-focused services including eSecure and the new P1 Life, continues to grow and add employees in all areas of the country, as well as all departments. Eight new managers have been added in 2012, as well as several general manager positions in key U.S. markets. Protection 1 created 15 other new roles and is currently interviewing for additional project manager candidates. Additionally, they will continue with their Sales Management Trainee program, a subset of the Management Trainee program, and look to hire 20 new candidates.

About Protection 1

Protection 1, the second-largest business and home security company in the United States, provides installation, maintenance and monitoring of single-family home security systems, home automation, business security systems and multifamily security systems. The company’s relentless focus on customer service has resulted in the removal of their automated phone attendant, the introduction of the Tech Tracker^sm service and the ability to provide same-day service in most cases. Protection 1 is also the nation's largest provider of wholesale monitoring services, through its CMS division, and the leading provider of multifamily security systems installation, maintenance and monitoring through its Network Multifamily division. Protection 1, which serves over one million customers and employs more than 2,500 people in more than 60 locations across the country, has a 95 percent Customer Satisfaction rating and an A+ Better Business Bureau Rating. For more information about Protection 1, visit www.Protection1.com.