Protection 1 hires Steve Wall as General Manager, Memphis branch

Wall will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations for the branch

Protection 1, the largest full-service business and home security company in the U.S., recently announced that it has hired Steve Wall to fill the General Manager position for its Memphis branch. Wall will report to Regional Vice President Chris Massaglia.

“Steve comes to us as a proven winner with a solid track record. In his 15 years in the industry, Steve has worked on both the operations and sales side of the house,” stated Massaglia. “He brings a willingness and a desire to make things happen and possesses a ‘can do’ attitude. I am more than confident that he will be an excellent fit inside the East Region and Protection 1.”

Prior to joining Protection 1, Wall worked for a number of different companies such as Sonitrol, Honeywell and Interface Security Systems. He has held positions in the industry ranging from sales team leader and operations manager to general manager. Wall also has experience conducting on-site surveys for new installations and designing security solutions for large commercial businesses that included intrusion detection, fire and life safety, video and access control systems. His background also includes managing installation and service backlogs and directing sales and operations teams.

As General Manager, Wall will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations for the branch, which has commercial and residential sales activities. He will also oversee the quality and production of management and non-management personnel and will direct and supervise effective procedures to maintain or exceed field operations metrics. Wall also assumes responsibility for the attainment of all financial and operational objectives.

“I am excited to be the General Manager in Memphis and happy to be on board with Protection 1,” said Wall. “In my 15 years of experience, I have enjoyed a diverse background in operations management and in commercial sales. I look forward to building a strong commercial sales team and turning this branch around to make the climb towards the Top 10.”