Guy Stiebing, former Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing (North America) of Securitas Security Services USA, Joins Whelan Security In Similar Capacity

ST. LOUIS, MO, June 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) Whelan Security Co., based in St. Louis, has announced that Guy Stiebing has been appointed Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing. In this role, reporting to Prentice Robertson (Chief Operating Officer), Mr. Stiebing will focus primarily upon sales management, marketing, brand development and public relations for the company.

Prior to joining Whelan Security, Guy spent twelve (12) years with Securitas Security Services, USA, in Parsippany, New Jersey - most recently in the role of Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing (2003 - 2011). In that role, reporting directly to the CEO, he was the senior executive responsible for all sales and marketing functions and strategies of the North American Division of Securitas with annual revenues exceeding $3 billion USD, over 450 local branch offices, and more than 100,000 security officers. Prior to his executive role at Securitas, Guy served that organization as a Regional Director of Business Development in a Midwestern region that included Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. Guy joined Securitas as a result of the acquisition of Burns International in 2000. At the time of that acquisition, Guy was Vice President - Sales & Marketing for Burns International responsible for a four state region that included Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

"Needless to say, we are very excited to announce that Guy Stiebing has joined our organization," said Greg Twardowski, President & CEO. "As one of the foremost regarded executives, on a national level, within our industry, we are confident that he will add significant and immediate value at Whelan Security."

"I have joined a highly respected organization and have been given a wonderful opportunity," Stiebing said. "I have long admired the culture of Whelan Security, and I am confident that I can help accelerate their continued expansion throughout the United States while simultaneously helping to preserve the unique and powerful culture of a family-owned and operated company."

"As we continue to build national brand momentum and accelerate our rapid rate of organic growth, it was critical for us to add another leader at the top of our organization with a proven track record of significant success within the industry. Guy obviously brings tremendous industry experience to us from Securitas and Burns International; and that experience will add great value to our Senior Executive Team," commented Prentice Robertson, Chief Operating Officer. "Guy fills a key role for Whelan - and he will have tremendous influence throughout the organization."

WHELAN SECURITY: With headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, Whelan Security is a privately owned and operated security firm providing contract security services to corporate headquarters, commercial real estate properties, financial institutions, educational campuses, industrial facilities, and sensitive government facilities throughout much of the United States. Founded in 1949, Whelan Security currently ranks within the top fifteen contract security companies in the country - and is ranked within the top ten privately owned contract security companies in the United States. For more information about Whelan Security, please visit http://www.whelansecurity.com.