Warehouses Galore

If you drive into Wisconsin from Illinois on Interstate 94, you will see warehouses galore. Starting near the border and continuing through Kenosha towards Racine, you see larger and larger storage facilities housing goods from across the United States.

That’s good business for Wisconsin. When it comes to security for these types of facilities, H&S Protection is here to help.

For most large storage facilities, access control and video coverage are key components for ensuring only the correct people are onsite when they are supposed to be. With potentially hundreds of trucks accessing sites at places like Amazon and Uline, potential exists for the wrong people to get onsite. Additionally, coverage of inventory (theft and damage) can become an issue.

That’s why when H&S works with larger warehouses we spend extra time walking the site, and listening to facility managers before taking any next steps. We need to find out their concerns. We need to understand the who, what, when and where about protection.

Then we proceed, designing the best plan that gives them the coverage they need. That typically includes some form of specific access system along with security cameras for use and feedback when an issue of concern arises. We’ve found it critically important for warehouse facility managers to be able to scroll back through video to isolate and resolve problems.

Warehouses aren’t limited to the I-94 stretch of Wisconsin. There is a growing economic movement the past 25-30 years where more goods are shipped by companies all across the country. Large facilities populate many areas of our state, and H&S provides expertise and coverage anywhere in Wisconsin — even beyond the state’s borders.

Give us a call in Stevens Point at 715.344.0727 or Pewaukee at 262.574.7777. We look forward to hearing from you.

Nick Schmitt Moves from Cable to Security

Moving from the cable industry to H&S Protection in our Pewaukee office last summer allowed Nick Schmitt to utilize similar skills as he shifted over to the security field. As a cable contractor with Deluca & Tobin, Nick was looking for new career opportunities when he heard about H&S on Indeed.com.

In his cable position, Nick ran fiber optic cable for residential and commercial properties. With H&S, Nick serves as an Installation Technician, running wire, setting up clients with their security system, and adding to or talking over existing systems.

Nick has been married to his “amazing wife” Mandi, and they have “three beautiful children, our two girls, Phoebe (6) and Sloane (3), and our youngest son Schaefer (eight months).” In his spare time, you’ll find Nick golfing or “playing some sort of game with my friends – fantasy sports or Dungeon and Dragons. I also enjoy taking trips and exploring with my family.”

When recommending H&S, Nick said, “I start off by telling them what a great environment it is to work in. The people are great, the work is fulfilling and you’re treated with respect.”

His favorite thing about H&S is “knowing that I’m part of a team that is always there to help and pick you up when you are down. It’s a good feeling knowing that whether it’s a fellow technician or a member of the sales team, help is just a phone call away.”

You may reach Nick at [email protected] or 262.574.7777.

Out of Season

The snow is coming (or already here depending on where you live in Wisconsin). That means snowmobiles humming, ice fishermen on the lakes, and skis (cross country and downhill) navigating the hilly terrain of our wonderful state.

Winter businesses are open. Summer businesses are closed. The state park cabins, canoe and kayak rentals and resorts catering to hiking are shuttered for the most part with the colder weather.

If you are in the market to update or introduce security to your summer business, now is a good time to get it done. With your doors closed for business, H&S Protection can get onsite and make any changes you’d like to your system (or put in a new one) without any disruption to your customer base. That’s an advantage to you and your customers.

Most summer-based businesses probably don’t consider this during the winter months. After working extra hard during the tourist season, we understand the need to rest, decompress and prepare for the next year. The next year is here, and it’s a good time to think about your security needs.

Give us a call in central Wisconsin at 715.344.0727. If you have a summer resort business in southeastern Wisconsin, call H&S at 262.574.7777.

It may be out of season for camping or canoeing, but not for assessing how well your business is protected. Now is the time.

Great Run for H&S United Way Effort in 2023

We had a great United Way effort this year at H&S Protection.  It’s an important part of our community support on an annual basis.  With offices in Stevens Point and Pewaukee , our contributions to the United Way support community-based initiatives in both areas.   We’re proud to have supported the United Way for more than 14 years now through both of our offices.

With 86 percent participation in Pewaukee, and 95 percent participation in Stevens Point, the company combined to raise $17,465 between both H&S locations. This includes a dollar-for-dollar corporate match for every employee donation.

“We changed our approach a bit and had better participation; particularly in our Pewaukee office,” H&S owner Mike Horgan said.

“It was a stronger combined effort this year and we’re very pleased with so many of our team members stepping up to help,” Horgan added.  “It’s just another example of the kind of company we strive to be — giving back to the communities we serve.”

A Secure Holiday

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we have the end-of-year holidays coming up, including Christmas and New Year’s. Many families travel during that time. Many businesses shut their doors to give employees extra vacation.

That brings up the question of who’s minding the store while you’re away. Which brings up H&S Protection and the security we offer your home or business.

To secure your holiday, you want peace of mind that if something goes wrong, you’ll be alerted. You also want assurance that your property is effectively protected to deter a potential break-in or other mischievous activity.

Our technology and customer support give you that peace of mind. With H&S, you know you are getting a family-run company that has been in business for close to 65 years, serving all of Wisconsin. People know us locally. Our employees are involved in the community. You’ll find useful information on our website to get a fuller sense of the benefits we provide every customer.

So, if you’re traveling this winter and have any concerns about protecting your home or business, please reach out and we will send a representative to meet with you and address your concerns.

In central Wisconsin, call 715.344.0727. In southeast Wisconsin, call 262.574.7777.

Telecomm Experience Proves Useful for Shan Gao at H&S

Before joining H&S Protection, Shan Gao accumulated 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, excelling in data management, project management, and related functions. Currently, at H&S, Shan is responsible for operations data analysis and audit-related tasks.

Shan initially started as an intern at H&S during her MBA program. After graduating, she seamlessly transitioned to be an employee of H&S. As someone with an international background, Shan deeply appreciates the inclusivity and the family-like atmosphere at H&S.

“This is a company with a long reputable history, where every employee feels respected, and the company genuinely cares about each individual’s needs and growth,” Shan emphasized. She believes employee satisfaction directly impacts customer satisfaction, which she sees as the key to H&S’s years of success and industry leadership.

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Shan resides in Stevens Point with her husband, a sociology associate professor at UWSP, and their five-year-old daughter. They have a strong affinity for this beautiful and friendly community.

Shan’s passion for continuous learning is evident in her commitment to expanding her knowledge and skill base. In her spare time, Shan’s family enjoys hiking and camping in the forests and takes pride in the natural beauty of the region.

Your Home

Many of our posts cover our security offerings for business settings. H&S provides the technology, service and support for all your business needs. We would be remiss though if we didn’t remind current and potential customers that we also serve the homeowner market with the same focus, energy and products.

Given our history of service throughout central and southeast Wisconsin over the past 64 years, we have grown and developed to meet the demands of today’s home customers. Initially, in 1959, we started selling fire extinguishers, then moved into providing fire suppression equipment to restaurants.

By the mid-1990s, we began focusing exclusively on security, both residential and commercial. Entry/exit alarms, door sensors and glass breaks, along with 24/7 monitoring of homes were offered to meet the needs of homeowners. But we didn’t stop there.

As the market has evolved for electronic security and home services, we too have evolved. Connectivity is key. The smart phone is crucial to packages for homeowners today, as they appreciate running systems from their handheld devices.

That led us to partner with Alarm.com, which expanded the features we could offer to homes (and businesses). Setting an alarm remotely, turning the temperature in your home up or down when you are away on vacation or making sure a light comes on when you come home late from work are all functions you can use from your fingertips on your smart phone. That’s delivering what today’s homeowners seek from a full-service security company.

We’re proud to serve all your home security needs, as well as business. If you would like to speak to a member of our sales staff please reach us in central Wisconsin at 715.344.0727 or southeast Wisconsin at 262.574.7777.

Ally Horgan Continues Family Tradition at H&S

Ally Horgan followed in multiple family footsteps when she joined H&S Protection earlier this year. Her father, Mike, is the owner, and her brother David works in our Stevens Point office. Beyond that, the Horgan family has deeper roots, which include her grandpa Ed and great grandpa Dave. Ally joined the H&S team in our Pewaukee office this past June.

Before working at H&S, Ally was completing her undergraduate degree– receiving her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in December 2022. For the majority of her undergraduate days, she waitressed at a few restaurants throughout the Milwaukee area, and worked as a Marketing and Events Coordinator through an internship and in her acapella group on campus.

“After graduating, I became a home improvement client representative for a local marketing agency. I was looking for more of a marketing role — this was more of a sales role. At the time, sales was not something I saw myself pursuing, but once the nerves subsided, I started to grow fond of it. I always enjoyed talking to new people and being a problem solver for them. Every day was different in the field and I loved it,” Ally observed.

“I think the love for helping people and the use of critical thinking is what influenced my decision to start working at H&S,” she said.

As a Security Consultant with H&S, Ally sees herself as an educator, problem-solver, and a trustworthy connection. “To put it simply, I find and assist business/homeowners with their specific security needs,” she said.

Ally is the third child out of the four Horgan siblings: David, Emily, Ally, and Maya. She is the daughter of Mike and Lori Horgan, and the granddaughter of Ed and Myrna Horgan.

Ally spends her spare time with close friends and loved ones – which usually involves game nights, movie nights, or (occasionally) bar karaoke. “I also enjoy cooking, singing/playing the ukulele or piano, photography, and knitting,” she said.

Ally can be reached in our Pewaukee office at 262.574.7777, or by email at [email protected].

Loss Prevention Continues in Aaron Akey’s Career

Having worked in loss prevention in the retail arena for six years, when Aaron Akey joined H&S Protection he was able to continue down the path of helping to protect customers’ assets. Before joining H&S, Aaron’s job focused on catching shoplifters, investigating fraud and safety issues.

He found out about H&S on an Indeed job posting. After his retail position, “I was curious how the physical side of security and alarms worked,” he said. At H&S, Aaron serves as an Installation Technician, installing and servicing camera and alarm systems in businesses and residential homes.

Aaron’s fiancé is Cailey, and the two have plans to be married in October 2024. They have a six-year-old daughter, Abby.

In his spare time, “I like spending time with friends and family. I enjoy movies, video games and watching football,” he said.

“H&S is a good place to work. You learn a lot and work with good people,” Aaron observed.

“My favorite thing about H&S is the flexibility and understanding when family stuff comes up and that everyone has a life outside of work. I also really like having holidays off to spend with friends and family. I haven’t been able to enjoy that for a long time,” he said.

You may reach Aaron at [email protected] or by calling 262.574.7777.

Golf Course Destruction

When you think about destruction of golf courses, you probably usually consider bad golfers hacking huge hunks of turf with their clubs, while their ball flies into the woods. There’s another destruction though – vandals who stupidly think it’s funny to drive their cars onto the course at night and spin their wheels to churn up grass and mud. Sadly, this happens.

This past year, two courses we know of in Southeast Wisconsin were hit by these types of nincompoops. One had to close down while repairs were made. The other closed the damaged holes, but kept the rest of the course open, so golfers played 14 holes rather than 18.

These vandals damage property, the business, and, of course, the golfers themselves who don’t get the experience they were looking for when they show up to find the course limited or completely closed.

While security cameras are no guarantee in preventing these types of incidents, they are an important deterrent, and one H&S Protection recommends to golf course owners and operators. Strategically placed cameras WITH signs announcing that cameras are on the premises recording activities helps deter bad behavior.

If deterrence doesn’t stop the property destruction, you have video to go back and review to identify the car and use that information to inform and help the police find the individual(s) responsible. Golf courses cover large land masses, so properly installing and aligning the placement and angles to ensure the best possible coverage for your course is very important. H&S has the experience and knowledge to work with you to ensure high effectiveness.

We hate seeing property destruction of any kind. If we can help you protect your grounds and buildings, give us a call in Southeast Wisconsin at 262.574.7777 or Central Wisconsin at 715.344.0727.