Bay Alarm Company Acquires Evergreen Security
CONCORD, CALIF. – Bay Alarm, the largest independently owned security company in the United States, got a little larger today by acquiring Evergreen Security of Everett, WA, one of the largest security companies in the Puget Sound area.
Everett-based Evergreen Security has been family owned and operated since 1978, serving over 2,300 home and business customers.
We are excited to welcome the employees and customers of Evergreen Security into the Bay Alarm family, and at the same time expand the local employee base. Like Evergreen, we’ve built our reputation on a dedication to customer service, technical expertise, and exceeding our customers’ expectations.
– Matt Westphal, Co-President at Bay Alarm
Bay Alarm is a family owned and locally operated security company that’s been dedicated to protecting homes, businesses and communities throughout the west for more than 70 years.
Our success starts with our people and our dedication to training. Our state-of-the-art training facility, with the newest technologies and best practices from the field, ensure that our employees, at all levels, from every branch, deliver excellence in customer service and peace of mind to our customers.
-Tim Westphal, Executive Vice President at Bay Alarm
Bay Alarm has 16 branch locations that are locally operated and support organizations that seek to strengthen and improve the quality of life for the people in those neighborhoods – schools, youth sports, community support and law enforcement agencies.
Our employees live in the neighborhoods we serve. Bay Alarm was founded on the principles of protecting and giving back to the community. We will continue that tradition as we grow roots in the Puget Sound area.
–Graham Westphal, C0-President at Bay Alarm
About Bay Alarm
Founded in 1946 in Oakland, California, Bay Alarm is now in its third generation of family leadership. The company has grown to be the largest independently owned and operated alarm company in the United States, protecting over 140,000 residential and commercial customers.
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Eric Taylor, Senior VP Sales & Marketing
eric.taylor@www.bayalarm.com
Bay Alarm Company
5130 Commercial Circle
Concord, CA 94520
(800) 610-1000
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