Rueben Davis and Tim Shaw with A-1 Locksmith and Security Center E28
A-1 Locksmith and Security Center is an Arizona based Locksmith and Access Control company. 
They service industrial, commercial and residential customers. From small businesses to large companies A-1 has the security solutions you need most.
Tim Shaw established A-1 Locksmith and Security Center in 1979 with his father.
In the mid 80’s, Tim took the helm of A-1 and grew the company with his wife Jan, who kept balance of the company.
They employed 10 locksmiths and provided professional and skilled service for their customers, always making them the priority.
Tim currently sits on the Board of Directors for A-1 & is enjoying retirement.
Rueben Davis is the current President and Owner of A-1 Locksmith and Security Center. A navy veteran, he found himself working in different professional fields for multiple large international corporations after serving.
After working in sales and management, Rueben decided to pursue a path to one day provide a service to his community through business ownership.
His experience in the security field and integration industry led to him finding a mentor and opportunity in Tim, which resulted in making him an offer of retirement.
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Thomas Barr is the Executive Director for Local First Arizona, the largest coalition of local businesses in North America. He advocates for a strong local business community that contributes to building vibrancy, equity, and prosperity across the state. A proud Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State University, Thomas leads the business coalition of Local First Arizona by advocating for the economic and cultural benefits provided by building strong local economies.
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