About The Alarm Company Inc.
When it comes to security and electronic systems, one name stands out among all others in Central Mississippi. It is a name thousands of people have chosen to design, install and service systems in their homes and businesses. That name is THE ALARM COMPANY, INC. The Alarm Company is staffed by one of the most experienced group of people in the industry. Choose the name that more Professional Homebuilders choose than any other company in Mississippi, THE ALARM COMPANY, INC. Providing quality installation and service for security systems, intercom systems, home theater systems, phone systems, structured wiring and much more since 1989.
Tony A. Collums - President, Director of Operations
Tony has been involved in the security and electronics industry since 1979. He has served four terms as the President of the Mississippi Alarm Association, sat on the Board of Directors for ten times and received the Member of the Year Award five times. Tony is a CEDIA Level 1 Installer . His formal training includes: Phillips Junior College Electronics Engineering, Third Class FCC License, Radio Shack Management Training Course, Bellsouth Technician Training, NBFAA (National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association) Level 1 Technician Course and Certification, NBFAA Level 1 Instructor Course and Certification. Factory training and certifications from: Honeywell, First Alert Professional, Ademco, I-Line Lighting, Futuresmart, On-Q Structured Systems, Napco, Caddx, GE Security, DSC Security, M & S Systems, JVC Audio, Proficient Audio, Harman Kardon Audio, Audioplex, Russound, Xantech, Tektone Intercom, Aiphone Intercom, Linear and most other manufacturers. Additional training includes: Loss Prevention, Private Investigations, Physical Security, Retail Management, Employee management and relations. Tony is also a Certified Home Inspector. Tony and his wife, Doris live in Madison County. Tony and Doris are members of First Baptist Church of Canton, MS. They have a son (Brad) who is employed by TAC, a daughter in law and a grand-daughter.
Joshua Switzer - Operations Manager
With over 18 years of experience in the electronics and security industry along with his friendly personality, Josh is the person to talk to when you are experiencing technical problems. Josh is a CEDIA Level 1 Installer and a Certified Level 2 Technician through the NBFAA. His exposure to a number of different types of systems and his extensive training has made him one of the most knowledgeable technical persons in the industry. Factory training and certifications include: Honeywell, First Alert Professional, Northern Computer, Aiphone Intercom, Maglock, IEI, JVC audio, Panasonic Video, Ultrak Video, Futuresmart, On-Q Structured Systems, Proficient Audio, Harman Kardon Audio, Audioples, Russound, M & S Systems, GE Security, Caddx, DSC Security, I-Line Lighting, Streetsmart Security, Visonic, Linear, Ademco, FBII Security and most other manufacturers. Josh and his wife, Cher live in Pearl with their son Taylor. They are active members of Crossgate Baptist Church in Brandon.
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