About Us | Interface Security Systems

At A Glance

Years in Business

Employees

0K+

Customer Sites

0K+

Field Technicians

UL Cert 5 Diamond
Monitoring Centers

Forward Stocking Locations

SLA Uptime

SDM Ranking 2019

What we do

Interface Security Systems is a leading managed services provider delivering managed network, asset protection, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. We streamline operations, improve security, reduce IT costs, and enhance the customer experience, maximizing RoI for the nation’s most successful brands.

Our service offerings include secure SD-WAN, managed broadband and 4G/LTE, Voice over IP, interactive monitoring, personal protection monitoring, intrusion and fire alarm systems, and video analytics. We work with industry-leading technology partners to future-proof our solution offerings. Our world-class network and security monitoring centers, operated by our team of experts across the nation, connect and protect our customers’ businesses 24/7.

Why we do it

We are passionate about connecting and protecting what matters most to you… your people, your assets and your brand. We thrive on empowering distributed enterprises with solutions that help simplify complex challenges. Our goal is to deliver a superior customer experience, and we strive to achieve it by providing responsive and customized services. We remain firmly committed to offering the most secure, reliable, and innovative networking, asset protection and business intelligence solutions in the industry to help simplify and power the journey that you care most about – your journey of growth.

Our Journey

1995

Company founded by Michael Shaw as Louisiana Security Holdings LLC (LSH) with coverage throughout Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas

1997

LSH acquires St. Louis-based Interface Systems Inc. becoming Interface Security Systems and expanding into Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions

2001

Interface becomes one of the top 20 security companies in the country

2007

Interface acquires Loss Prevention Management (“LPM”) uniquely positioning the company to deliver a combination of networking and physical security solutions to enterprise customers

2012

Interface merges with Westec Intelligent Surveillance, aka Digital Witness – a leading provider of interactive video monitoring services

2015

Interface adds Cloud Communications to its managed services portfolio

2020

Interface is an industry leading managed services provider specialized in delivering a
comprehensive bundle of managed network, asset protection, and business intelligence services.

Interface Security Systems and OpenEye Form Strategic Partnership to deliver a powerful remote
video surveillance solution with seamless cloud video management

Interface Security Systems Expands its Interactive Monitoring Services with Integration of
Wearable Personal Protection Devices

Our Executive Leadership

Michael ShawChief Executive Officer

Michael Shaw founded Interface Security Systems in 1995 and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer. He brings 40 years of experience in building and growing technology companies. Michael was founder and CEO of Sonitrol Security Systems and served as CEO from 1973-1986. In 1986, he co-founded SecurityLink Corporation and served as Chief Operating Officer.

Ken ObermeyerChief Financial Officer

Ken Obermeyer has served as Chief Financial Officer of Interface Security Systems since 1997. Ken brings more than 25 years of senior financial management experience in the security industry. Prior to Interface, Ken was Vice President of Finance for Centennial Security Systems.

Matt StopaChief Operating Officer

Matt Stopa has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2018. He brings over 20 years of field operations experience. Prior to Interface, positions he held include Vice President of Operations at Alarm Security Group, General Manager at Wells Fargo Alarm Services, and Regional General Manager at SecurityLink.

Brent DuncanChief Revenue Officer

Brent Duncan joined Interface in 2019 and oversees product innovation, marketing, sales, channel and solutions engineering functions. He has more than 20 years of experience leading start-up and established managed service organizations. Prior to Interface, Brent served at NTT as SVP of Sales and Marketing.

Giving Back

Interface is proud to partner with the Loss Prevention Foundation to benefit students and the Loss Prevention/Asset Protection community. Through this strategic partnership, Interface offers scholarships toward Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) and Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) certifications.

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