| About Great Northern Sentry Company |
| Great Northern Sentry was founded April 18, 1991, to provide highly specialized, result oriented, private investigation and security services to quality conscious clients. We are driven by two basic beliefs: One, our associates treat our clients in direct accordance with the way we treat them; and, two, when we make a commitment, we deliver on it, no matter what. These philosophies have propelled us from a company with just a few employees to a thriving corporation with five divisions. |
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Why Choose Great Northern Sentry Co. Since our founding in 1991, prospective clients have asked us "Why should we choose Great Northern over another security firm?" This is occasionally accompanied by a reference to the relative investment required. Our answers have remained consistent throughout our history and periodic checks with our clients unfailingly confirm our beliefs.
We screen our people thoroughly.
We train our people.
We supervise our people.
We are accountable.
We charge a reasonable rate for our services.
We Commit, We Deliver |
| Administrative Team |
| Al Cavasin |
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President Al is the founder and sole remaining partner of Great Northern Sentry Co., which opened for business on April 18, 1991. At that time he brought a wealth of over 21 years of experience in management, management consulting, marketing, security, and undercover investigations to the business. His expertise in both the industry and in business has grown exponentially in the time since. He was named "Small Business Person of the Year - 2003" by the Greater Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and is a three time nominee for the "Athena" award. He is often published in trade and technical journals on security and investigation related subjects and has contributed to two books on undercover investigations for the private sector, another on shoplifting and a fourth on parenting. Al frequently instructs business, civic, community and trade groups on security related issues in the home and the workplace. A staunch advocate for raising the level of professionalism in the security & investigations industries, he has introduced legislation on three separate occasions that would mandate minimum training standards for Security Personnel in Michigan. He has participated in rewriting PA # 285 (Private Detectives Licensing Act of 1965) and several subsequent amendments; rewriting PA # 330 (Private Security Guard Licensing Act of 1968) and subsequent amendments; assisted in the passage of PA #90 of 1996 providing immunity to employers who disclose a former employee's work record; and assisted with the legilsative repair of the FCRA, DPPA and many others. In 2002 he was tapped to chair the Security Providers Advisory Commission empaneled by then Rep. Hanson Clarke and Sen. Gary Peters. He is a member of the Executive Committee for the Investigators & Security Professionals for Legislative Action, a Past President of the Board of Directors for the National Council of Investigators and Security Specialists. He is the Founder & Immediate Past President of the Michigan Contract Security Association as well as the Founder and current Chairman of their Fallen Heroes Fund, he is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Council of Private Investigators and received their "Professionalism Award" in 2005, and a member of the World Association of Detectives. Additionally, Al is a member of the Greater Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's Federal Legislative Subcommittee, is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Catholic Community Credit Union, Past Executive Officer for the Irish Hills Squadron of the United States Power Squadron and teaches safe boating courses for them. He also writes on boating, water safety and related subjects. |
| Sherri Messimer |
| Vice-President, Business Development Manager |
| e-mail Sherri Messimer |
| Sherri accepted responsibility for business development in November, 2000. Her work experience included more than 16 years in a professional marketing environment as well as extensive management skills honed in two family-owned businesses. She was made a shareholder and promoted to Vice President for the Corporation at the Annual Christmas Party in December of 2007. Sherri is responsible for managing the Business Development function including selction and training of new Business Development Specialists, major site security accounts, field and undercover investigations, new products and strategic planning. She is affiliated with the American Society for Industrial Security, the Construction Association of Michigan, Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and Jackson Area Manufacturers Association, as well as the Kalamazoo Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| Stacy Knapp |
| Administration Manager |
| e-mail Stacy Knapp |
| Stacy joined the Great Northern Sentry Company Admin team in January, 2010, with over fifteen years of experience in accounting, customer service, payroll and business management. Stacy graduated from Spring Arbor University with a BA in Social Work, minoring in Psychology. She developed excellent communications and customer relations skills working in that field. Much of her accounting experience was acquired managing the day to day financial aspects of a $7M ready-mix concrete manufacturer with 30+ employees, where she assisted with a significant business transition due to renovations that doubled the size of the plant and doubled its productivity. During this time she gained a solid understanding of computers, various accounting and business specific software, safety, office management, and payroll. Stacy is responsible for our receivables and payables, collections, payroll, insurance, and most other financial aspects of the company. |
| Richard P. Glasgow |
| Director of Security Operations |
| e-mail Rick Glasgow |
| Having recently retired as the Manager of Human Resources (and our direct client liaison) for Ogihara America Corporation, Inc., Rick aligned himself to our Admin Team as Director of Security Operations in October of 2008. He brought more than 20 years experience in Management and Human Resources, all of it in Union environments where he was frequently on the negotiating team. He has extensive experience in assisting businesses with avoidance preparation and in piloting facilities through periods of unrest. He also retired as a Colonel after a 30 year career with the U.S. Army where he served as Commander of an MP unit. He holds a Masters degree in History from Eastern Michigan and has post-military experience in supervision in a manufacturing environment, interviewing, program development, training and budget formulation, and during his career has overseen the hiring, training and staff development of dozens of associates at a time. His responsibilities include: recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, management and staff development for all field security operations including site security, security patrol and special events. He is also responsible for client liaison, succession planning and new account start up and is a certified instructor for Basic First Aid, CPR & AED. |
| Michele Dettloff |
| Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Manager |
| email Michele Dettloff |
| After a short stint in 2006 as a part time Administrative Assistant, Michele was promoted in 2007 to a full time position with expanded responsibilities for managing all facets of our Human Resources function and overseeing Office Operations. She joined our Admin. team bringing more than 20 years' progressive management experience, all of it in HR, HR management and customer relations in Hospitality and Assisted Living environments. At Great Northern, Michele is responsible for the smooth functining of our HQ on a day to day basis, the development and effective implementation of our HR function, coordinating communications between the various departments and purchasing of office supplies. |
| Contact Us |
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Great Northern Sentry Company Corporate Headquarters 104 Francis Street Jackson, Michigan 49201
www.greatnorthernsentry.com |
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