Expanding Footprints: Proguard’s Journey into Arizona’s Security Market
In a recent episode of Phoenix Business RadioX, Karen Nowicki hosted Proguard Security Services, highlighting their expansion into Arizona with a focus on Phoenix and Tucson. Nils Welin and J.J Amdjadi discussed Proguard’s offerings in manned guarding, security patrols, and advanced technologies, alongside their roles in expanding the company’s footprint and vision for future growth.
They addressed industry challenges including labor market fluctuations, legislative impacts on operations, and strategies for maintaining service integrity in commercial real estate. Looking forward, Proguard aims to deepen local client relationships and expand into Nevada and Washington, emphasizing community engagement, technological innovation, and client-centric service as core to their strategy.
Nils Welin is the founder and CEO of ProGuard Security Services. Over the past twenty years, Mr. Welin has started and built several successful businesses. Mr. Welin has been an early employee or founder of several different companies in a range of industries including contract security services, retail, and consumer debt collection. In addition, Mr. Welin worked for a venture capital firm undertaking due diligence work for several different investment opportunities.
Mr. Welin possesses a unique combination of entrepreneurship, strategic planning, leadership and sales and marketing skills.
Mr. Welin is the founder and owner of ProGuard Security Services. Mr. Welin leads the work for ProGuard and oversees the company’s service delivery as well as the company growth. He is actively investing in companies that operate within the security industry or related fields.
Mr. Welin is a result-oriented and strategic businessman whose insights and leadership strategies are factually supported. Business decisions are made with the support of underlying data and statistic, but never lose sight of the employees and the human aspect of the business.
Mr. Welin serves as a board member on CALSAGA. He is a committee member of the emergency preparedness committee for BOMA. Previously, Mr. Welin served as the Chairman of the board for the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) from 2006 to 2013.
He holds a BS in Finance and Economics from Lund University and a MBA from Pacific Lutheran University.
J.J.Amdjadi, Chief Revenue Officer with ProGuard Security Services, brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in law enforcement, including roles as a SWAT Operative and Narcotics Detective.
His expertise in solving intricate cases, from murder to fraud, informs his strategic approach to revenue generation and business growth. His achievements in large-scale narcotics investigations and asset forfeiture highlight his capability in handling complex operations.
As a certified Hi-Rise Fire Safety Director and instructor of nonviolent crisis intervention, alongside NERT certification, Mr. Amdjadi’s multifaceted skill set is integral to leading our company’s market and client development efforts.
