In a battle against security threats, Eva believes that in order to make the world a safer place, the education sector must establish a system that can protect students and staff while also being welcoming to its visitors and open to the community. As the President and CEO of Pro-Tec Design, her weapons in this battle are Pro-Tec’s powerful security solutions that accomplish their mission of protecting clients with technology and staying true to their core values. Pro-Tec Design, a 100 percent employee-owned company, takes a holistic approach to drive unparalleled protection for teaching institutions—whether K-12 or higher education—through its wide range of reliable and high-performance security solutions. “Being an early adopter of IP video and with 26 years of specialization behind us, we are a purpose-driven company committed to protecting our clients with technology,” says Eva.
Pro-Tec is recognized across the U.S. as a trusted advisor for delivering proactive security solutions, in line with the latest technology advancements. To ensure a safer environment at K-12 schools and college campuses, Pro-Tec’s solutions cover everything from visitor management, access control, video surveillance, centralized intercom communications and more.
What makes Pro-Tec second to none is their commitment to continuing education and learning to deepen their knowledge in industry-specific business and regulations issues. The company helps clients prioritize their security needs based on an initial risk assessment and guides them to install complex technologies in line with their business drivers. Pro-Tec brings to the table its numerous years of experience and proven expertise in securing clients from various industries including manufacturing facilities and airports allowing for cross pollination of ideas and solutions. To ensure seamless onboarding, Pro-Tec’s dedicated project managers assist clients with pre-deployment bench test, training, and required system updates. The solutions are complemented by a 24/7 helpdesk that assists with software updates and bug fixes, along with full warranty support during the warranty period. “We start with a risk assessment and then develop a solution for each client, which is followed by our proven process for installation, recommendation, and the support services that help clients to identify future changes. We go beyond just delivering security solutions to craft the best fit for the client’s environment on a limited budget,” illustrates Eva.
Pro-Tec continues to follow its core value of lifetime learning in order to keep pace with technology by investing and training in-house employees. They currently boast a nation-wide reach through its partner network and plan to expand its consulting and design and managed service offerings into the manufacturing and healthcare verticals.