Your safety, our priority: a message from the owner
Welcome to H&S Protection Systems!
As the Owner and President of H&S, I want to personally thank you for visiting our website and considering us for your security needs. Our mission is simple: to provide peace of mind by delivering the most reliable and innovative security solutions for homes and businesses.
For over 65 years, we have proudly safeguarded countless families and businesses, ensuring their protection with cutting-edge technology and dedicated customer service. We understand that security is more than just technology; it’s about trust, responsiveness, and a commitment to excellence.
At H&S, we don’t just install systems; we build relationships. From the moment you reach out to us, our team will work closely with you to assess your unique needs and recommend a tailored solution that fits both your concerns and your budget. We are dedicated to ensuring that every customer feels safe, secure, and well-protected, knowing that we stand behind every product and service we provide.
Thank you for placing your trust in us. We look forward to being your partner in security and helping you protect the things and people most important to you.
Sincerely,
Mike Horgan
Owner & President

Mike Horgan
Owner

Steve Garritson
Board of Directors

Securing our community
Our History
H&S Protection Systems, Inc. was formed as a result of combining two well-known Wisconsin security companies. Established in 1959, Horgan Sales & Service, Inc. was a premier provider of electronic protection systems throughout central and northern Wisconsin. Sentra Protective Systems, Inc. had been providing quality protection systems in southeastern Wisconsin since 1998. Separate histories of both companies are available below.
H&S officially came to be on January 1, 2007. After a challenging start; Steve Garritson and Mike Horgan settled in and led the company together for 15 years. Steve retired on 12/31/22, but his stamp on the company and its success will always remain. H&S continues to be locally-owned and operated by Mike Horgan.
On April 2, 2018, Mike’s son David joined the company as a full-time sales rep in the Stevens Point office. His daughter Ally came on board as a full-time sales rep in Pewaukee on June 12, 2023. Both are now fourth-generation employees at H&S and figure to be a part of the company’s future leadership.
For over 65 years now and counting, H&S continues to provide high-quality security solutions throughout Wisconsin and beyond from its Stevens Point and Pewaukee offices.






History of Sentra Protective Systems, Inc

Sentra Protective Systems, Inc. was formed in September of 1998 by Steve Garritson, Chris Utter, and Todd Courtney. All three were a part of the management team at Central Control Alarm, which at the time was the largest private security systems company in the state of Wisconsin. When Central Control was acquired by a national company in 1997, Garritson, Utter, and Courtney realized they could fill a void for a locally-owned and operated security provider in Southeastern Wisconsin. Courtney’s affiliation with the company ended in 2006.
In May 2004, Sentra was recognized by Security Distributing and Marketing Magazine (SDM) as one of the top 100 electronic security service and installation firms in the United States. Out of 15,000 firms in the nation, SPS was ranked number 59 overall, and number 13 for non-residential installation.
In May 2005, Sentra was recognized by the Wisconsin Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (now known as the Wisconsin Security Association) as Dealer of the Year. This honor is awarded each year in recognition of past and present service to the association as well as a commitment to excellence in the security industry and in the community.
On January 1, 2007, Sentra merged with Horgan Sales & Service of Stevens Point, WI to form H&S Protection Systems. Chris Utter’s affiliation with the company ended in 2008.
History of Horgan Sales & Service, Inc.

Horgan Sales & Service, Inc. originated in 1959 when the late David O. Horgan was approached by a retiring Stevens Point fireman who wanted someone to continue providing fire extinguisher sales and service to the community. Dave said yes and the company was born in the basement of his home. Soon after its introduction to the market, restaurant fire suppression systems were added to the product line. Throughout the 1960’s, the company consisted of one part-time employee (Dave), and several outside contractors.
In September of 1971, Dave’s son Ed moved back to the Midwest with his wife and children to become the first full-time employee and second-generation leader of the company. Incorporation took place later that year.
Within the first year, business grew enough in terms of employees and revenue that it was necessary to move the company from Dave’s residence to a rented facility at 809 College Avenue in Stevens Point (formerly the site of the Center Point Marketplace).
By mid-1975, a decision was made to diversify further by offering security and fire alarm systems. The company promptly sold its first alarm system to a bar on Stanley Street. But it had to admit that it had nobody to install it correctly and professionally. Harvey Churkey, who recently retired after nearly 50 years of service, was hired specifically to help install that system and to train the rest of the company on how to service and install alarm systems. Within about a week, he was offered a full-time position and became the head of the company’s new Alarm Division.
Later that same year, the company began a 24-hour alarm-monitoring center. To supplement the workload for that operation, the company purchased a small 8-hour telephone answering service. Soon after, the company launched a 24-hour telephone answering service and monitoring center out of a separate office (also located on College Avenue). In 1981, pagers were added to the product line.
In the summer of 1984, the city of Stevens Point moved ahead with plans to construct the Center Point Mall. This forced Horgan Sales & Service to move both College Avenue operations into its present facility at 901 Clark Street in June of 1984.
In May of 1991, the fire protection division was sold as the company began to set its focus solely on the alarm industry. It was at this time that Horgan Sales began to call itself an Electronic Protection Company.
In May of 1994, Ed’s son, Mike, returned to Stevens Point with his family and became the 3rd generation to work in full-time management of the firm. Mike officially assumed full responsibility for the company in January of 1999.
In March of 1996, the company sold its Answering Service and Pager Divisions to further narrow its focus on the Electronic Protection Industry.
In May 2006, Horgan Sales & Service was recognized by the Wisconsin Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (now known as the Wisconsin Security Association) as Dealer of the Year. This honor is awarded each year in recognition of past and present service to the association as well as a commitment to excellence in the security industry and in the community.
On January 1, 2007, Horgan merged with Sentra Protective Systems of Waukesha, WI to form H&S Protection Systems, Inc.
Meet Our Team

Mike Solomon
General Manager

Ross Peterson
General Manager

Russell Zanow
Operations Manager

Greg Slamka
Service Coordinator

Nancy DeSandre
Service Coordinator

Chad Fisher
Technician

John Jastroch
Technician

Alex Kaye
Technician

Kait Konieczny
Technician

Sam Lutynski
Technician

Nick Schmitt
Technician

Lance Schreiber
Technician

Jonah VanPietersom
Technician

Josh White
Technician

Anthony Worzalla
Technician

Dan Kolbeck
Technician

Al Franti
Security Consultant

Danny Greco
Security Consultant

Noah Hielema
Security Consultant

Matt Hills
Security Consultant

David Horgan
Security Consultant

Ally Horgan
Security Consultant

Tristian Immel
Security Consultant

Matt Kozlowski
Security Consultant

Dennis McNamara
Security Consultant

Randy Nissen
Security Consultant

Shan Gao
Office Admin

Maya Horgan
Office Admin

Alicia Jensen
Office Admin

Kat Lindow
Office Admin

Kelly Ransbottom
Office Admin

Heather White
Office Admin


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