Imagine working with the executive
team who shaped today’s national
account industry.
Protection 1 was founded in 1988 by PacifiCorp, a West Coast utility company that later incorporated and merged with the security services of Westar Energy. Following that merger, Protection 1 benefited from additional acquisitions that accelerated growth, propelling it forward within the security industry.If you’ve been in the national account space for any number of years, you’ll recognize many of the executives who lead our program. All of them are proven industry veterans with stellar track records that span a who’s who of top-tier providers.
- In 2010, GTCR, in partnership with Timothy J. Whall, purchased a financial interest in Protection 1
- On June 4, 2010, Mr. Whall, an industry veteran known for his operational discipline, dedication to customer service and leadership skills, became CEO
- In October of 2010, Protection 1 updated its corporate image with a comprehensive branding campaign that included a tightly defined strategic market position, along with a new graphic identity reflecting the company’s forward-thinking, customer-centric approach to security
- Protection 1 is currently the second largest security company in the United States, with a solid foundation that promises continued expansion as a leading provider of national electronic security services








